Match the terms with their correct meanings.
-Soft tissue structure hanging from the roof of the mouth
A)amino acids
B)amylase
C)bilirubin
D)common bile duct
E)deglutition
F)emulsification
G)feces
H)glucose
I)hydrochloric acid
J)insulin
K)lipase
L)mastication
M)papillae
N)parotid
O)peristalsis
P)pulp
Q)pyloric sphincter
R)triglycerides
S)uvula
T)villi

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The soft tissue structure hanging from the roof of the mouth is the uvula.

Answer: M
 Papillae are small bumps on the tongue that contain taste buds.

Answer: N
 The parotid glands are the largest of the salivary glands and are located near the ears.

Answer: L
 Mastication is the process of chewing food.

Answer: E
 Deglutition is the scientific name for swallowing.

Answer: O
 Peristalsis is the muscular contractions that move food through the digestive tract.

Answer: Q
 The pyloric sphincter is a muscular valve that controls the flow of food from the stomach to the small intestine.

Answer: T
 Villi are small finger-like projections in the small intestine that absorb nutrients.

Answer: B
 Amylase is an enzyme that breaks down carbohydrates.

Answer: K
 Lipase is an enzyme that breaks down fats.

Answer: F
 Emulsification is the process of breaking down fats by mixing them with bile.

Answer: R
 Triglycerides are a type of fat found in the body.

Answer: P
 Pulp is the soft inner part of a tooth.

Answer: A
 Amino acids are the building blocks of protein.

Answer: D
 The common bile duct is a tube that carries bile from the liver to the small intestine.

Answer: I
 Hydrochloric acid is a strong acid found in the stomach.

Answer: H
 Glucose is a type of sugar that is used by the body for energy.

Answer: C
 Bilirubin is a waste product that is formed in the liver and excreted in the bile.

Match the Terms with Their Correct Meanings