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Which of the following is the correct order of organs through which food passes in the digestive system?
Which of the following is the correct order of organs through which food passes in the digestive system?
- Esophagus, stomach, mouth, small intestine
- Stomach, esophagus, mouth, small intestine
- Mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine (correct)
- Mouth, stomach, esophagus, small intestine
Which organ is NOT a direct part of the digestive tract itself, but assists in digestion?
Which organ is NOT a direct part of the digestive tract itself, but assists in digestion?
- Small intestine
- Esophagus
- Stomach
- Pancreas (correct)
What is another name for the mouth?
What is another name for the mouth?
- Hepato
- Gaster
- Entero
- Oro (correct)
Which of the following organs stores bile produced by the liver?
Which of the following organs stores bile produced by the liver?
Which structure is located behind the mouth?
Which structure is located behind the mouth?
Flashcards
Mouth
Mouth
The first part of the digestive system; contains the tongue and teeth.
Salivary Glands
Salivary Glands
Glands in the mouth that produce saliva.
Oro-pharynx
Oro-pharynx
The space located behind the mouth.
Esophagus
Esophagus
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Stomach
Stomach
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Study Notes
- Gastrointestinal tract includes the digestive system
Mouth
- Contains the tongue, teeth, and is connected to salivary glands
- The salivary glands are the parotid (largest), submandibular, and sublingual (smallest) glands
- "Oro" means mouth
- The mouth is divided into the vestibule of the mouth and the mouth proper
Oro-pharynx
- The space behind the mouth
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Description
Overview of the mouth and oro-pharynx, components of the gastrointestinal tract. The mouth contains the tongue, teeth, and salivary glands (parotid, submandibular, and sublingual). The oro-pharynx is the space behind the mouth.
