Match the terms with their correct meanings.

-Soft tissue hanging from the soft palate
A)mastication
B)triglycerides
C)papillae
D)pulp
E)uvula
F)pyloric sphincter
G)villi
H)rugae

Question

Match the terms with their correct meanings.

-Soft tissue hanging from the soft palate
A)mastication
B)triglycerides
C)papillae
D)pulp
E)uvula
F)pyloric sphincter
G)villi
H)rugae

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The uvula is the soft tissue that hangs from the soft palate.

Answer: H 
 Rugae are the ridges or folds in the stomach lining that allow it to expand and contract.

Answer: C 
 Papillae are small bumps on the tongue that contain taste buds.

Answer: D 
 Pulp is the soft, innermost part of a tooth that contains blood vessels and nerves.

Answer: F 
 The pyloric sphincter is a circular muscle that controls the flow of food from the stomach to the small intestine.

Answer: G 
 Villi are small, finger-like projections in the small intestine that help absorb nutrients from food.

Answer: A 
 Mastication refers to the process of chewing food.

Answer: B 
 Triglycerides are a type of fat found in foods and in the body.

Match the Terms with Their Correct Meanings