Match the terms with their correct meanings.

-Microscopic projections in the walls of the small intestine
A)mastication
B)triglycerides
C)papillae
D)pulp
E)uvula
F)pyloric sphincter
G)villi
H)rugae

Question

Match the terms with their correct meanings.

-Microscopic projections in the walls of the small intestine
A)mastication
B)triglycerides
C)papillae
D)pulp
E)uvula
F)pyloric sphincter
G)villi
H)rugae

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Villi are the microscopic projections in the walls of the small intestine.

Answer: C
 Papillae are small projections on the tongue that contain taste buds.

Answer: H
 Rugae are folds in the stomach lining that allow it to expand.

Answer: B
 Triglycerides are a type of fat molecule made up of glycerol and three fatty acids.

Answer: F
 The pyloric sphincter is a ring of muscle that controls the flow of food from the stomach to the small intestine.

Answer: A
 Mastication refers to the process of chewing food in the mouth.

Answer: D
 Pulp refers to the soft tissue inside a tooth that contains nerves and blood vessels.

Answer: E
 The uvula is a small flap of tissue that hangs down from the soft palate in the roof of the mouth.

Match the Terms with Their Correct Meanings