- list some of the more common human digestive enzymes secreted in the mouth, the stomach, and small intestines
- what are three types of food or ingested materials that are absorbed directly into the blood from the stomach?
- what are the three structures in the human mouth that aid in the digestion of food?
- what is the name of the muscular movement that moves food through the digestive system by contracting muscles?
- what type of digestion breaks the food down into smaller pieces but does NOT alter the chemistry of the food?
- the stomach lining contains many wrinkles that aid in the digestion of food. what are these folds called?
- when the acids in the stomach cause small sores that can sometimes bleed, these wounds are known as
- circular muscles found in the digestive system that close off areas when contracted are known as
- what is the greenish-yellow compound produced by the human body that helps to digest lipids?
- what part of the human digestive system does NOT play a role in digestion. it only moves food from one place to another
- what is the name of the circular muscles that open and close and allow food to move through the human digestive system?
- which hormone causes the production of sperm cells?
- which hormone causes the growth and maturation of an egg cell every 28 days
- if an embryo implants into the uterus wall, what hormone will be produced and identified by a home pregnancy test?
- which hormone decreases in levels and causes male menopause?
- which hormone triggers the release of the egg cell (ovulation) from the ovaries?
- which hormone causes the production of testosterone?
- the follicle, which contains the egg cell, continues to exist after ovulation. what is this structure called?
- which hormone causes the secondary sex characteristics of males?
- locate the hollow tube or duct running through the penis. what is this duct called?