Digestive System A&P

A continuous passageway beginning at the mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, and small and large intestine, ending with the anus.

Food to large to enter cells most be broken down into smaller components by this process called.

These are necessary for the digestive process, but are not a direct part of the digestive tract. They include: teeth, tongue, and release of substances.

This is a thin, shiny serous membrane that lines the abdominopelvic cavity and folds back to cover most of the organs contained within the cavity.

This is a double-layered portion of the peritoneum shaped attached to posterior abdominal wall.

This extends from the lower border of the stomach into the pelvic cavity and loops back up to the transverse colon.

This is a wave of circular muscle contraction that sweeps down the tract, propelling its contents.

This is alternating, stationary, rhythmic contractions of the circular muscle that mix food with digestive juices.

This is the process of the mouth receiving food.

This process is completed mainly by the teeth by chewing. The tongue, cheeks, and lips are also involved.

This is the process of the movement of food toward the throat to be swallowed.

This is a muscular organ that projects into the mouth and aids in chewing and swallowing.

This is the main substance of tooth. *It is calcified and harder than bone*

The tooth's crown is covered with the hardest substance in the body.

This is a small portion of chewed food mixed with saliva.