Exam 28: A: Anatomy of the Digestive System

Lymph vessels in the villi of the small intestine are called plicae.

The pulp cavity of the tooth consists of connective tissue,blood and lymphatic vessels,and nerves.

In most of the alimentary canal,the epithelial layer is composed of stratified squamous epithelial cells.

One of the functions of the intrinsic factor of the stomach is to protect vitamin A from damage.

The function of the digestive system is to alter the chemical and physical composition of food so that it can be absorbed and used by body cells.

The mucosa is actually made up of two layers: the mucous epithelium and the lamina propria.

Periodontitis is a type of tooth decay involving the pulp of the tooth.

Most of the pancreatic tissue is exocrine,producing the hormones glucagon and insulin.

The parotid salivary gland drains into the mouth through the Stensen ducts.

Both the chemical composition and the physical state need modification so food can be absorbed.

The serosa layer of the alimentary canal is actually the parietal peritoneum.

The microbiome is a name for the normal community of bacteria that inhabit the colon.

The average diameter of the large intestine increases toward the lower end of the tube.

The word acinar refers to the grape-like shape of the structure in the pancreas.

Gingivitis is the general term for inflammation or infection of the gums.

The soft palate forms an arch that leads into the nasopharynx and is called the fauces.

The esophagus is composed of striated and smooth muscles.