Chapter 38

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Trace the flow of bile from the liver to the duodenum, listing all the structures that come into contact with the bile on its journey

Bile is produced in the liver, then flows through the right and left hepatic ducts to enter common hepatic duct, then flows to cystic duct and is stored in gallbladder. The gallbladder then constricts and bile flows back to cystic duct and into common bile duct, which empties into duodenum.

In the stomach, what is partially digested food called?

Chyme

Name two functions of the pancreas?

Endocrine function- hormonal, insulin/glucagon Exocrine function- release of digestive

The segments, or pouches, of the large intestine have what name?

Haustra

What are the names of the salivary glands located anterior to the ear?

Parotid glands

How does the large intestine differ form the small intestine in terms of diameter?

Small intestine is smaller in diameter (small= 1.5 inches) (large= 3 inches)

Where are lacteals located in the digestive tract?

Villi in small intestine

Where is the lesser omentum found?

between the live and stomach

What part of the tooth superficial to the dentin?

crown

What is the layer of a tooth superficial to the dentin?

enamel

What are the adult teeth that are directly posterior to the canine teeth called?

first premolar

Where does the cystic duct take bile for storage?

gallbladder

What membrane holds the tongue to the floor of the oral cavity?

lingual frenulum

How does the large intestine differ from the small intestine in terms of length?

small intestine is much longer (17 feet) (large4.5 ft)


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