Figure 1.2 Using the Figure Above, Identify the Labeled Part

question 40

Short Answer

Figure 1.2

Using the figure above, identify the labeled part.
-Label O: ______________________________

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Definitions:

Salivary Amylase

Enzyme secreted in the saliva that breaks down starch to maltose and isomaltose.

IgA

An antibody that plays a crucial role in the immune function of mucous membranes.

Bicarbonate

A buffer that helps maintain the pH balance in blood and other fluids in the body.

Peristalsis

The series of wave-like muscle contractions that moves food through the digestive tract.