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Match Each Nutrition Term with the Appropriate Definition

Question 26

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Match each nutrition term with the appropriate definition.

Premises:
esophagus
mouth
pancreas
anal sphincter
ileum
small intestine
rectum
lower esophageal sphincter
pharynx
epiglottis
large intestine
pyloric sphincter
appendix
jejunum
stomach
ileocecal valve
gallbladder
duodenum
Responses:
the sphincter muscle separating the stomach from the small intestine.
saclike portion of the digestive tract that grinds and churns food .
the first two-fifths of the small intestine beyond the duodenum.
the sphincter muscle at the junction between the esophagus and the stomach.
a gland that secretes enzymes and digestive juices into the duodenum.
the terminal sphincter muscle of the GI tract.
the muscular terminal part of the GI tract extending from the sigmoid colon to the anus.
the organ that stores and concentrates bile.
a narrow blind sac extending from the beginning of the large intestine; stores lymphocytes.
the passageway leading from the nose and mouth to the larynx and esophagus, respectively.
the last segment of the small intestine.
the sphincter muscle separating the small and large intestines.
the oral cavity containing the tongue and teeth.
a cartilage structure in the throat that prevents fluid or food from entering the trachea when a person swallows.
the top portion of the small intestine.
the conduit from the mouth to the stomach.
a 10-foot length of small-diameter (1-inch) intestine that is the major site of digestion of food and absorption of nutrients.
the last portion of the intestine, which absorbs water.

Correct Answer:

esophagus
mouth
pancreas
anal sphincter
ileum
small intestine
rectum
lower esophageal sphincter
pharynx
epiglottis
large intestine
pyloric sphincter
appendix
jejunum
stomach
ileocecal valve
gallbladder
duodenum
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