Digestive System

2. a versatile fluid; it moisten the oral cavity; an enzyme that starts digestion
9. a posterior extension of the soft palate
10. an enzyme secreted by the pancreas that digests lipids
11. a dense fibrous connective tissue and moist stratified squamous epithelium that covers the alveolar process
12. it is the lower esophageal sphincter
16. cover and holds the posterior walls of the oropharynx and laryngopharynx
18. it is the opening into the small intestine .
19. The innermost tunic of the digestive tract
20. it is the conversion of chyme in the colon where its formation is duet to the absorption of water and salts

1. an extremely hard, acellular substance that covers the dentin at the tooth crown
3. a connective tissue that holds organs in place
4. the exocrine part of the pancreas where digestive enzymes are produced
5. an anti bacterial enzyme; educes ph level
6. superior part of the stomach
7. the submucosa and mucosa of the stomach are thrown into large folds when the stomach is empty
8. the breakdown of food to molecules that are small
13. begins in the stomach where some lipid soluble molecules diffuse throught the stomach wall into the blood
14. average number of teeth in adults
15. it is the visible portion of the teeth
17. a semifluid mixture of food due to stomach secretions