Match each term with its corresponding description or function.
-Increases the surface area of the interior wall of the small intestine
A)Enamel
B)Muscularis layer
C)Villi
D)Hard palate
E)Splenic flexure
F)Common bile duct
G)Cementum
H)Submucosa
I)Mesentery
J)Hepatic flexure

Question

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Villi are small finger-like projections that increase the surface area of the interior wall of the small intestine, allowing for more efficient absorption of nutrients.

Answer: G
 Cementum is a layer of hard tissue that covers the roots of teeth and helps to anchor them in place.

Answer: H
 The submucosa is a layer of connective tissue found beneath the mucosa in many organs, including the digestive system. It contains blood vessels, lymphatic vessels, and nerves.

Answer: I
 The mesentery is a fold of tissue that attaches the small intestine to the back of the abdominal wall. It contains blood vessels, lymphatic vessels, and nerves.

Answer: B
 The muscularis layer is a layer of smooth muscle found in many organs, including the digestive system. It contracts to help move food through the digestive tract.

Answer: F
 The common bile duct is a tube that carries bile from the liver and gallbladder to the small intestine. Bile helps to digest fats.

Answer: E
 The splenic flexure is a bend in the colon located near the spleen.

Answer: D
 The hard palate is the bony front part of the roof of the mouth. It separates the oral cavity from the nasal cavity.

Answer: J
 The hepatic flexure is a bend in the colon located near the liver.

Match Each Term with Its Corresponding Description or Function