AP II Module 3
amylase
Complex carbohydrates are digested into simple sugars by ____.
Lamina propria
Composed of loose connective tissue, the underlying layer of the mucus membrane is called the ____.
uvula
Hanging from the posterior border of the soft palate is a cone-shaped muscular structure called the ______.
parietal
Hydrochloric acid is secreted into the stomach by _____ cells.
deglutition
Swallowing is also called ________.
acini
The ____ cells release a mixture of digestive enzymes, collectively called the pancreatic juice.
buccal
The _______ glands in the mucous membrane lining the mouth secrete small amounts of saliva.
gastrointestinal tract
The _______ is a long continuous tube that runs through the ventral cavity of the body.
esophagus
The collapsible, muscular tube that is situated behind the trachea is called the ______.
enamel
The crown of a tooth is covered by ______, the hardest substance in the body.
incisors
The eight front teeth are called _____.
lipase
The enzyme breaks down fats into fatty acid and glycerol is ______.
mucosa
The innermost layer of the alimentary canal is called the tunica _______.
pylorus
The narrow inferior region of the stomach is called the _____.
absorption
The passage of digested food from the digestive tract into the cardiovascular and lymphatic system is called ________.
peristalsis
The physical movement or pushing of the food along the digestive tract is called _____/
umami
The taste of _______ detects monosodium glutamate.
tunics
The walls of the alimentary canal have a similar arrangement of tissue layers called _______.
B1
Vitamin ____ is also known as thiamine and is necessary for muscle and nerve function.
A
Vitamin ______ is necessary for vision, bone growth and maintenance of the epithelial cells.