Question

match the term to its meaning.
first part of the small intestine
collection of fluid in the abdominal cavity
the throat
s - shaped portion of the large portion of the large bowel
second part of the small intestine
soft tissue hanging from the soft palate
the upper portion of the stomach
first part of the colon
cartilaginous flap that covers the trachea during deglutition
enzyme to digest starch
duodenum
ascites
pharynx
sigmoid colon
jejunum
uvula
the fundus
cecum
epiglottis
amylase
identify the following parts of the digestive system.
pharynx

Explanation:

Matching the Terms to Their Meanings:

1. First part of the small intestine

The duodenum is the initial segment of the small intestine where digestion continues after the stomach.
Match: First part of the small intestine → Duodenum

1. Collection of fluid in the abdominal cavity

Ascites refers to the abnormal accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal (abdominal) cavity.
Match: Collection of fluid in the abdominal cavity → Ascites

1. The throat

The pharynx is the anatomical structure commonly referred to as the throat, involved in both digestion and respiration.
Match: The throat → Pharynx

1. S - shaped portion of the large bowel

The sigmoid colon is the S - shaped part of the large intestine (colon) that connects to the rectum.
Match: S - shaped portion of the large bowel → Sigmoid colon

1. Second part of the small intestine

The jejunum is the middle (second) portion of the small intestine, where most nutrient absorption occurs.
Match: Second part of the small intestine → Jejunum

1. Soft tissue hanging from the soft palate

The uvula is the small, fleshy tissue that hangs down from the soft palate in the mouth.
Match: Soft tissue hanging from the soft palate → Uvula

1. The upper portion of the stomach

The fundus is the upper, rounded part of the stomach, located above the lower esophageal sphincter.
Match: The upper portion of the stomach → The fundus

1. First part of the colon

The cecum is the first part of the large intestine (colon), connecting the small intestine to the colon.
Match: First part of the colon → Cecum

1. Cartilaginous flap that covers the trachea during deglutition

The epiglottis is a flap of cartilage that closes over the trachea (windpipe) during swallowing (deglutition) to prevent food from entering the lungs.
Match: Cartilaginous flap that covers the trachea during deglutition → Epiglottis

1. Enzyme to digest starch

Amylase is an enzyme (e.g., salivary amylase, pancreatic amylase) that breaks down starch into smaller carbohydrate units.
Match: Enzyme to digest starch → Amylase

For the "Identify the following parts of the Digestive system" (with the Pharynx labeled):

The diagram shows the pharynx (labeled) as part of the digestive (and respiratory) tract. Other visible or typical parts of the digestive system in such diagrams might include the mouth, esophagus, stomach, etc., but based on the labeled "Pharynx," it confirms the pharynx’s role in the digestive pathway (as it is the passage for food from the mouth to the esophagus).

Answer:

Matching the Terms to Their Meanings:

1. First part of the small intestine

The duodenum is the initial segment of the small intestine where digestion continues after the stomach.
Match: First part of the small intestine → Duodenum

1. Collection of fluid in the abdominal cavity

Ascites refers to the abnormal accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal (abdominal) cavity.
Match: Collection of fluid in the abdominal cavity → Ascites

1. The throat

The pharynx is the anatomical structure commonly referred to as the throat, involved in both digestion and respiration.
Match: The throat → Pharynx

1. S - shaped portion of the large bowel

The sigmoid colon is the S - shaped part of the large intestine (colon) that connects to the rectum.
Match: S - shaped portion of the large bowel → Sigmoid colon

1. Second part of the small intestine

The jejunum is the middle (second) portion of the small intestine, where most nutrient absorption occurs.
Match: Second part of the small intestine → Jejunum

1. Soft tissue hanging from the soft palate

The uvula is the small, fleshy tissue that hangs down from the soft palate in the mouth.
Match: Soft tissue hanging from the soft palate → Uvula

1. The upper portion of the stomach

The fundus is the upper, rounded part of the stomach, located above the lower esophageal sphincter.
Match: The upper portion of the stomach → The fundus

1. First part of the colon

The cecum is the first part of the large intestine (colon), connecting the small intestine to the colon.
Match: First part of the colon → Cecum

1. Cartilaginous flap that covers the trachea during deglutition

The epiglottis is a flap of cartilage that closes over the trachea (windpipe) during swallowing (deglutition) to prevent food from entering the lungs.
Match: Cartilaginous flap that covers the trachea during deglutition → Epiglottis

1. Enzyme to digest starch

Amylase is an enzyme (e.g., salivary amylase, pancreatic amylase) that breaks down starch into smaller carbohydrate units.
Match: Enzyme to digest starch → Amylase

For the "Identify the following parts of the Digestive system" (with the Pharynx labeled):

The diagram shows the pharynx (labeled) as part of the digestive (and respiratory) tract. Other visible or typical parts of the digestive system in such diagrams might include the mouth, esophagus, stomach, etc., but based on the labeled "Pharynx," it confirms the pharynx’s role in the digestive pathway (as it is the passage for food from the mouth to the esophagus).