What are the definitions of the following terms related to digestion: Incisors, Canines, Molars, Saliva, Enzymes, Amylase, Mucus, Pharynx, Soft Palate, Larynx, Epiglottis, Esophagu... What are the definitions of the following terms related to digestion: Incisors, Canines, Molars, Saliva, Enzymes, Amylase, Mucus, Pharynx, Soft Palate, Larynx, Epiglottis, Esophagus, Peristalsis, Gastrin, Hydrochloric Acid, Pepsin, and H. Pylori?
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The question involves understanding terms related to the digestive system, including the roles of various teeth, enzymes, and other components involved in digestion.
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Definitions of terms related to digestion: incisors (cutting teeth), canines (tearing teeth), molars (grinding teeth), saliva (digests food), enzymes (catalysts), amylase (breaks down starch), mucus (lubricant), pharynx (passage for food), soft palate (prevents nasal entry), larynx (prevents tracheal entry), epiglottis (trachea cover), esophagus (food tube), peristalsis (food movement), gastrin (stimulates gastric juice), hydrochloric acid (converts pepsinogen), pepsin (digests protein), H. Pylori (ulcer-causing bacteria).
Definitions of the terms:
- Incisors: Front teeth for grabbing and cutting food.
- Canines: Teeth for tearing food.
- Molars: Teeth for grinding and crushing food.
- Saliva: Fluid that aids in digestion.
- Enzymes: Substances that increase reaction rates.
- Amylase: Enzyme that breaks down starch.
- Mucus: Lubricant for swallowing.
- Pharynx: Passage where food goes from the throat.
- Soft Palate: Prevents food from entering the nasal passage.
- Larynx: Works with epiglottis to keep food out of trachea.
- Epiglottis: Covers trachea during swallowing.
- Esophagus: Tube carrying food to the stomach.
- Peristalsis: Muscle contractions moving food.
- Gastrin: Hormone that stimulates gastric juice release.
- Hydrochloric Acid: Converts pepsinogen into pepsin.
- Pepsin: Enzyme digesting proteins.
- H. Pylori: Bacteria causing ulcers.
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Definitions of the terms:
- Incisors: Front teeth for grabbing and cutting food.
- Canines: Teeth for tearing food.
- Molars: Teeth for grinding and crushing food.
- Saliva: Fluid that aids in digestion.
- Enzymes: Substances that increase reaction rates.
- Amylase: Enzyme that breaks down starch.
- Mucus: Lubricant for swallowing.
- Pharynx: Passage where food goes from the throat.
- Soft Palate: Prevents food from entering the nasal passage.
- Larynx: Works with epiglottis to keep food out of trachea.
- Epiglottis: Covers trachea during swallowing.
- Esophagus: Tube carrying food to the stomach.
- Peristalsis: Muscle contractions moving food.
- Gastrin: Hormone that stimulates gastric juice release.
- Hydrochloric Acid: Converts pepsinogen into pepsin.
- Pepsin: Enzyme digesting proteins.
- H. Pylori: Bacteria causing ulcers.
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These digestive terms cover aspects related to the breakdown and transportation of food, enzymatic action, and the regulation of digestive processes.
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