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The principle enzyme in saliva is...
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The principle enzyme in saliva is (Salivary) a-amylase
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a-amylase hydrolyzes...
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a-amylase hydrolized starch at the 1,4 bonds
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The mouth produces ____ enzymes
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The mouth produces TWO enzymes (a-amylase & Lingual lipase)
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Lingual lipase hydrolyzes
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Lingual lipase hydrolyzes Triglycerides in the stomach (but activity declines later in life)
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Saliva also contains _____________ (a mixture of protein and carbohydrates) which lubricates the food to protect to oral mucosa
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Saliva also contains GLYCOPROTEINS (a mixture of protein and carbohydrates) which lubricates the food to protect to oral mucosa
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The esophagus is about __ inches long
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The esophagus is about 10 inches long
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Peristalsis is...
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Perstalsis is a wave-like motion that moves food through the esophagus into the stomach (~10 seconds)
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Peristalsis is controlled by ____-__________ nerves
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Peristalsis is controlled by PARA-SYMPATHETIC nerves
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A _____ in pressure relaxes the Gastro-esophageal sphincter which causes it to open into the stomach
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A DROP in pressure relaxes the Gastro-esophageal sphincter which causes it to open into the stomach
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