Anatomy Questions
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list some of the more common human digestive enzymes secreted in the mouth, the stomach, and small intestines
what are three types of food or ingested materials that are absorbed directly into the blood from the stomach?
what are the three structures in the human mouth that aid in the digestion of food?
what is the name of the muscular movement that moves food through the digestive system by contracting muscles?
what type of digestion breaks the food down into smaller pieces but does NOT alter the chemistry of the food?
the stomach lining contains many wrinkles that aid in the digestion of food. what are these folds called?
when the acids in the stomach cause small sores that can sometimes bleed, these wounds are known as
circular muscles found in the digestive system that close off areas when contracted are known as
what is the greenish-yellow compound produced by the human body that helps to digest lipids?
what part of the human digestive system does NOT play a role in digestion. it only moves food from one place to another
what is the name of the circular muscles that open and close and allow food to move through the human digestive system?
which hormone causes the production of sperm cells?
which hormone causes the growth and maturation of an egg cell every 28 days
if an embryo implants into the uterus wall, what hormone will be produced and identified by a home pregnancy test?
which hormone decreases in levels and causes male menopause?
which hormone triggers the release of the egg cell (ovulation) from the ovaries?
which hormone causes the production of testosterone?
the follicle, which contains the egg cell, continues to exist after ovulation. what is this structure called?
which hormone causes the secondary sex characteristics of males?
locate the hollow tube or duct running through the penis. what is this duct called?