Match the terms with their correct meanings.

-Chewing
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.

-Chewing
A)mastication
B)triglycerides
C)papillae
D)pulp
E)uvula
F)pyloric sphincter
G)villi
H)rugae

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Chewing is also known as mastication.

Answer: H
 Rugae are folds or wrinkles in the stomach lining that allow the stomach to expand during digestion.

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

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

Answer: E
 The uvula is a small, soft tissue that hangs down from the back of the roof of the mouth.

Answer: F
 The pyloric sphincter is a muscle that separates the stomach from the small intestine and regulates the passage of food into the small intestine.

Answer: G
 Villi are tiny finger-like projections in the small intestine that absorb nutrients from food.

Answer: B
 Triglycerides are a type of fat found in the blood and stored in adipose tissue.

Match the Terms with Their Correct Meanings