Anatomy Questions
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The first segment of the small intestine where most of digestion and absorption take place isthe ________
________ organs are part of the digestive system but not part of thedigestive tract.
How many lobes does the liver have?
The feces are temporarily stored in the _-------
-------- or swallowing moves food from the pharynx to the esophagus
The esophagus moves food toward the stomach by wave-like motions of alternating contraction and relaxation of muscles called
______ are the thick accordion-like folds that allow the stomach to expand.
The unpleasant sensation caused by gastric distention or irritation and which often precedesvomiting is called ___
digestion breaks food down into smaller pieces by physical
The tongue does not have a rich blood supply.(t/f)
__________ is the highly acidic paste-like mixture of partially digested food and gastric secretions that enters the duodenum.
The autonomic nervous system consists of neurons that conduct impulses from the central nervous system to
Glia cells that act as microbe-eating cells are the
The coordination of muscle movement and the maintenance of equilibrium occur in the
The two types of cells found in the nervous system are
Some of the neurons in this structure function as endocrine glands
Which nervous system dominates the control of effector organs under normal, everyday conditions?
The regulation of the sleep cycle, water balance, and the production of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) occurs in the
The nervous system and this are the two body-wide communication systems
When the nerve impulse encounters a myelin-covered section of neuron