The Digestive System Part 2

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In the small intestine, immediate acceleration of glandular secretions and peristaltic activity in all intestinal segments is initiated by

The hormone that causes the release of insulin into the bloodstream when glucose is present in the small intestine is

When the_____cells of the tongue are activated, they send signals to the brain via the _____nerve to interpret the flavor of food

The functions of the oral cavity include

The hormones cholecystokinin and secretin are released by the

Strong contractions of the ascending and transverse colon that move the contents of the colon toward the sigmoid colon are called

During swallowing, the

The bulk of chemical digestion and absorption of nutrients into the bloodstream occurs in the