Digestive system
Cards (63)
- What is another name for the oesophagus?
- What is the primary function of the oesophagus?
- How long is the oesophagus?
- Where does the oesophagus commence?
- What anatomical structures does the oesophagus lie between in the mediastinum?
- At which vertebral level does the oesophagus pass through the diaphragm?
- What is the role of the upper oesophageal sphincter?
- What does the lower oesophageal sphincter prevent?
- What is peristalsis?
- What is the peritoneum?
- What is ascites?
- What are the main organs of the digestive system?
- What connects the stomach to the oesophagus?
- What is the function of the stomach's internal mucus membrane?
- How long is the small intestine?
- What are the three parts of the small intestine?
- How long is the large intestine?
- What are the four parts of the large intestine?
- What is the function of the pancreas?
- How long is the pancreas?
- What does the liver secrete?
- How many lobes does the liver have?
- What is the pathway of bile from the liver to the duodenum?
- What is the alimentary canal?
- What is the function of the epiglottis?
- What are the three portions of the pharynx?
- Which portions of the pharynx are part of the digestive system?
- What is the function of the salivary glands?
- How many pairs of salivary glands are there?
- What are the names of the salivary glands?
- What is the role of the tongue?
- Which nerve supplies the muscles of the tongue?
- Which nerves provide sensation to the tongue?
- What is the vestibule of the mouth?
- What structures are found in the mouth cavity proper?
- How many deciduous teeth do children typically have?
- How many permanent teeth do adults typically have?
- What types of teeth are included in the permanent set?
- What is the function of the haustra in the large intestine?
- What is the mesocolon?