BISC 1112 Study Guide - Final Guide: Cervix, Oviduct, Urogenital Sinus
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The location of the urogenital orifice is just posterior to the umbilical cord. Internal respiratory structures and functions: pharynx- role in both respiration and digestion. 3 pharyngeal openings: 1) glottis- opening of the pharynx, 2) esophagus- opening to the digestive system, 3) nasal passage- opening to the top back part of the soft plate (on the roof of the mouth) Internal nares which you can see by opening the soft palate connect to the external nares: epiglottis- flap of tissue hanging down at the back of the throat. It stores and concentrates bile from the liver before secreting it into the small intestine: stomach- esophagus leads to the stomach, pyloric sphincter- controls the passage of food into the small intestine. Jejunum- highly coiled and is major site of absorption of nutrients and water. Ilium- allows for further digestion and absorption of the digested materials: pancreas- soft, cream colored organ located between the stomach and the duodenum.
