The ________ Is Formed by the Union of the Inferior

question 36

Multiple Choice

The ________ is formed by the union of the inferior mesenteric vein and veins from the spleen, the lateral border of the stomach, and the pancreas.

• A) gastric vein
• B) cystic vein
• C) superior mesenteric vein
• D) pancreatic duodenal vein
• E) splenic vein

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Definitions:

Mastication

Breaking down food by chewing it as a preparatory step for swallowing and digestion.

Buccinator

A muscle of the cheek, important in the action of chewing, blowing, and sucking.

Salivary Gland

Gland that produces and secretes saliva into the oral cavity. The three major pairs of salivary glands are the parotid, submandibular, and sublingual glands.

Facial Nerve

The seventh cranial nerve that controls the muscles of facial expression, taste sensation from the anterior two-thirds of the tongue, and supplies some glands.