Match the terms with their correct meanings.

-One of four front teeth
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.

-One of four front teeth
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

An incisor is one of four front teeth.

Answer: C
 LES (lower esophageal sphincter) is a muscular valve at the lower end of the esophagus that normally keeps stomach acid in the stomach.

Answer: D
 Peristalsis is the coordinated muscular contractions that propel food through the digestive tract.

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

Answer: H
 The portal vein is a blood vessel that carries nutrient-rich blood from the digestive organs to the liver.

Answer: I
 Hydrochloric acid is a strong acid produced by the stomach to help with digestion.

Answer: J
 Lipase is an enzyme produced by the pancreas and stomach that breaks down fats.

Answer: K
 The parotid gland is a salivary gland located in front of the ear.

Answer: L
 Protease is an enzyme that breaks down proteins into smaller peptides and amino acids.

Answers A, E, and F are not matched with any of the given terms.

Match the Terms with Their Correct Meanings