Laboratory Manual For Human Anatomy & Physiology
4th Edition
ISBN: 9781260159363
Author: Martin, Terry R., Prentice-craver, Cynthia
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Publishing Co.
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Chapter 54, Problem 2PL
Which is a major function of the oral cavity?
a. absorb water
b. mechanical digestion
c. secrete hydrochloric acid
d. emulsify fat
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Laboratory Manual For Human Anatomy & Physiology
Ch. 54 - Which of the following digestive organs possesses...Ch. 54 - Which is a major function of the oral cavity? a....Ch. 54 - Bile is produced in the a. small intestine. b....Ch. 54 - The _________________ is the exposed part of a...Ch. 54 - The __________________ sphincter is the muscular...Ch. 54 - The stomach can stretch enough to hold the...Ch. 54 - The __________________ lobe is the largest lobe of...Ch. 54 - The appendi,. cecum, and ascending colon are on...Ch. 54 - The anal sphincter muscles include an external...Ch. 54 - Describe how the structure of the small intestine...
Ch. 54 - Identity the numbered features in figures 54.17,...Ch. 54 - FIGURE 54.18 Label the features associated with...Ch. 54 - FIGURE 54.19 Label the digestive structures of...Ch. 54 - FIGURE 54.20 Label the features of the large...Ch. 54 - Match the terms ¡n column A with the descriptions...Ch. 54 - Summarize the function(s) of each digestive organCh. 54 - Name the valve (sphincter) located between the...Ch. 54 - Name the valve located between the small and the...Ch. 54 - The liver receives blood from the...
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