Calculogenesis Is the Process of Forming Stones

question 172

True/False

Calculogenesis is the process of forming stones.

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Definitions:

Nasopharynx

The upper part of the throat that lies behind the nose and above the level of the soft palate.

Nasal Cavity

The Nasal Cavity is the air passage starting at the nostril and extending to the back of the throat that functions in breathing, smelling, and filtering particulates from inhaled air.

Alimentary Canal

The alimentary canal is the whole passage along which food passes through the body from mouth to anus, including the esophagus, stomach, and intestines, digesting and absorbing food along the way.

Esophagus

The muscular tube that transports food from the throat to the stomach by a series of coordinated muscle movements.