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.