the part of the pharynx superior to the soft palate is called
nasopharynx
the middle of the pharynx is called the
oropharynx
the inferior portion of the pharynx is called the
laryngopharynx
____ is the main secretion of the esophagus
mucous
Summarize the functions of the esophagus:
provides passageway for food and its muscular wall propels food toward the stomach
Name the four regions of the stomach:
cardia, fundus, body; pylorus
Name the gastric cells that secrete digestive enzymes
chief cells and parietal cells
Name the gastric cells that secrete hydrochloric acid
parietal cell
name the most important digestive enzyme in gastric juice
pepsin
Name the semi fluid paste of food particles and gastric juice
chyme
Summarize the functions of the stomach:
recieves food from the esophagus; mixes it with gastric juice; iniates the digestion of protiens; carries on limited absorption; and moves into the small intestine
Name the portions of the small intestine:
duodenum, jejunum; ileum
Describe the function of the mesentery:
supports the blood vessels nerves & lymphatic vessels that supply the intestinal wall
Name 5 digestive enzyme secreted by the small intestinal mucosa: