Match the terms with their correct meanings.

-Chemical produced by the stomach to aid digestion
A)feces
B)incisor
C)LES
D)peristalsis
E)glycogen
F)insulin
G)palate
H)portal vein
I)hydrochloric acid
J)lipase
K)parotid gland
L)protease

Question

Match the terms with their correct meanings.

-Chemical produced by the stomach to aid digestion
A)feces
B)incisor
C)LES
D)peristalsis
E)glycogen
F)insulin
G)palate
H)portal vein
I)hydrochloric acid
J)lipase
K)parotid gland
L)protease

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Hydrochloric acid is produced by the stomach to aid digestion.

Answer: J
 Lipase is an enzyme that helps break down fats during digestion.

Answer: L
 Protease is an enzyme that breaks down proteins during digestion.

Answer: K
 The parotid gland produces saliva, which contains enzymes that begin the process of breaking down carbohydrates.

Answer: C
 LES stands for lower esophageal sphincter, which is a ring of muscle that controls the flow of food from the esophagus to the stomach.

Answer: H
 The portal vein is a blood vessel that carries nutrients and other substances from the digestive system to the liver.

Answer: E
 Glycogen is a storage form of glucose in the body, mainly found in the liver and muscles.

Answer: F
 Insulin is a hormone that helps regulate blood sugar levels by allowing glucose to enter the cells to be used as energy.

Answer: G
 The palate is the roof of the mouth, separating the oral and nasal cavities.

Answer: B
 Incisors are the front teeth in the jaw that are used for biting and cutting food.

Answer: A
 Feces are the waste material that is eliminated from the digestive system through the rectum and anus.

Answer: D
 Peristalsis is the involuntary movement of muscles in the digestive system that helps move food along the digestive tract.

Match the Terms with Their Correct Meanings