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Test 8
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Anatomy
11th Grade
05/02/2016

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synthesizing essential compounds (stores energy)
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anabolism
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decomposition of compounds to provide energy
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catabolism
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the 9m tube from throat to anus
Definition
gastrointestinal tract (GI)
Term
What is another term for the gastrointestinal tract?
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alimentary canal
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movement of organic substances, electrolytes, vitamins, and water across digestive epithelium and into interstitial fluid
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absorption
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accumulation of fluid causing abdominal swelling, and this can cause heartburn, indigestion, and lower back pain
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ascites
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double sheets of peritoneal membrane tat provides an access route for passage of blood vessels, nerves, and lymphatic vessels to and from the digestive tract and also stabilizes positions of attaches organs and prevents intestines from becoming entangled during digestive and sudden movements
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mesentary
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What hangs like an apron form the lateral and inferior borders of the stomach and contains adipose tissue that conforms to the shapes of surrounding organs, providing padding and protection across abdomen?
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greater omentum
Term
What are an important energy reserve in the greater omentum?
Definition
lipids
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What does the greater omentum do?
Definition
provides insulation that reduces heat loss across anterior abdominal wall
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muscular contractions that propel materials from one portion of digestive tract to another
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peristalsis
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small oval mass of digestive content
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bolus
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space between cheeks or lips and teeth
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vestibule
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dangling process that helps prevent food from entering pharynx prematurely and convers nasal passage with swallowing
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uvula
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thin fold of mucous membrane that connects the body of tongue to mucosa covering floor of oral cavity
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lingual frenulum
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condition caused by an overly restrictive lingual frenulum that prevents normal eating or speech, can be corrected surgically
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ankyloglossia
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fine projections on tongue that assist tongue I moving materials and contain taste buds
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lingual papillae
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largest salivary gland that secretes serous secretions containing salivary amylase that breaks down starches (just in front of ear)
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parotid
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chewing
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mastication
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exposed portion of tooth that projects beyond soft tissue of gingiva
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crown
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gingiva
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gums
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hardest biologically manufactured substance (cannot be replaced)requires adequate calcium and vitamin D
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enamel
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deciduous teeth
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baby teeth
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20 teeth that fall out
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deciduous (baby) teeth
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How many permanent teeth are there?
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32
Term
What kind of teeth may not erupt before 21 years old, may be impacted (location does not permit eruption)
Definition
3rd molars or wisdom teeth
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