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| Divides the body cavity into the thoracic cavity and the abdominal cavity |
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| The lining of the abdominal cavity |
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| The space in the beginning of the respiratory passageway |
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| A small flap of tissue that covers the glottis when swallowing |
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| The beginning of the digestive tube |
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| The chamber located posterior to the mouth |
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| Passes from the umbilical cord anterior toward the liver |
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Large brown organ that processes nutrients and detoxifies toxins and drugs
Produces bile |
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| A substance that emulsifies fats |
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A dark organ lying along the greater curvature of the stomach
Filters blood |
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| A circular band of muscle that encircles the opening of the stomach |
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| A circular band of muscle that encircles the opening of the small intestine |
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| The first six inches of the small intestine |
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Produces bicarbonate to lower the acidity of the stomach acid as it enters the duodenum
Secrete enzymes |
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| Increases surface area for absorption of nutrients |
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| Resorption of water, enzymes, and mucus and compaction of waste products |
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Assists in digestion and absorption
(Larger in herbivores) |
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