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definition liver contains numerous phagocytic cells called 1? that remove cellular debris, bacteria, and old RBC's The liver also synthesizes numerous plasma proteins for osmotic pressure, 2? and ? A thick and viscous fluid that contains, salts, lipids, water, ions, and bilirubin that aid in lipid digestion by emulsifying fats 3? |
1. kupffer cells
2. albumins and clotting factors 3. bile |
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definition
a small sac about 4" long that can store and concentrate bile by absorbing some of the water |
1. gall bladder
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the large intestine is also called 1?
its main function is to absorb 2? , absorb 3?, and stores the 4? until defecation occurs. |
1. colon
2. water 3. vitamins 4. fecal waste |
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47. what are the functions of the stomach
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1. storage of ingested food
2. mechanical breakdown 3. disruption of chemical bonds 4. production of intrinsic factor (glycoprotein needed in the digestive tract for absorption of B12 by the small intestine |
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43. the bulk of each tooth is compromised of a substance very similar to bone called 1? the only difference is btwn bone and 1. is it 2?
within the center of the 1. is a 3? containing blood vessels and nerves which enter the tooth through an 4? covering the crown of the 1. is the hardest substance produced called 5? the root of the 1. is covered by the 6? each tooth is held in its alveolus by 7? that anchor the tooth to the bone of the maxilla and mandible |
1. dentin
2.lacks cells 3. pulp cavity 4. apical foramen 5. enamel 6. cementum 7. periodontal ligaments |
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the tongue moves food over the 1? of the teeth to help the teeth with 2? average adult has 3? teeth broken into 4 major groups 4? |
1. oclusal (opposing) surfaces
2. mastication 3. 32 4. 8 incisors (slice or chop) 4 cuspids *k9 8 bicuspids (crush) 12 molars (grind) |
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the respiratory rthythmicity center is made up of two subcenters 1? and ? a. an inspiratory center that stimulates the diaphragm and external intercostals to contract and cause inspiration (inhalation). the DRG functions during every cycle and sends axons through the phrenic nerve b. an expiratory center that is only active thru forced exhalation. the VRG stimulates the internal intercoastals and rectus abdominis muscles to contract 2. located in the pons and stimulates the DRG to cause inhalation 3. locaated in the pons and inhibits the DRG so that quiet exhalation occurs |
1. respiratory rhythmicity center
a. dorsal respiratory group b. ventral respiratory group 2. apneustic center 3. pneumotaxic center |
