PORTAGE LEARNING COMPLETE
STUDY EXAM
What are the two main groups of digestive system? -
CORRECT ANSWER-1. alimentary canal
2. accessory digestive organs
What is the alimentary canal? - CORRECT ANSWERContinuous muscular digestive tube that runs from the mouth to
the anus
What are parts of...
What are the two main groups of digestive system? -
CORRECT ANSWER-1. alimentary canal
2. accessory digestive organs
What is the alimentary canal? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Continuous muscular digestive tube that runs from the mouth to
the anus
What are parts of the alimentary canal? - CORRECT
ANSWER-mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small
intestine, large intestine, and anus
What are the accessory organs of the digestive system? -
CORRECT ANSWER-teeth, tongue, gall bladder, salivary
glands, liver, pancreas
The mouth is made of what structures? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Lips (opening)
tongue (floor)
cheeks (walls)
hard and soft palate (roof)
Uvula (posterior border)
, What is the lingual frenulum? - CORRECT ANSWER-Fold of
mucous membrane that secures the tongue to the floor of the
mouth
What are the tongues attachment points? - CORRECT
ANSWER-hyoid bone
mandible
lingual frenulum
What is mastication? - CORRECT ANSWER-mechanical
process of breaking down food with teeth
what is amalyse? - CORRECT ANSWER-Enzyme secreted by
salivary glands that breaks down starches
How many teeth are in the human mouth? - CORRECT
ANSWER-32
What is the purpose of each tooth? - CORRECT ANSWER-
incisor = biting
canine = tearing
premolar = grinding
flat molar = crushing
Three main parts of the teeth - CORRECT ANSWER-Root - the
largest portion of the teeth
Neck- portion contained in upper portion of gingiva
Crown- visible portion of tooth above gum line
What is Dentin? - CORRECT ANSWER-bone like substance of
the tooth
What is Enamel? - CORRECT ANSWER-hard connective
tissue which protects rest of the tooth
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