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what is the visible portion of the tooth called?
crown
what are the different parts of the crown? (5)
covering enamel, dentin, cementum, center has nerves and blood vessels
what is the narrow portion of the tooth surrounded by gingiva?
neck
what is another name for the gingiva?
gums
what part of the tooth fits into the jaw socket?
root
what lines each tooth socket?
periodontal membrane
What starts the breakdown of carbs and sugars in the mouth?
salivary glands
Which glands aide in digestion but food doesn't pass straight through them?
accessory glands
Where are the salivary glands located?
outside of digestive canal
What are the 3 main pairs of glands?
parotid, submandibular, sublingual
Which pair of glands are the larges, and lie near the ear along the jaw?
parotid
Which pair of glands are on the sides of the frenulum?
submandibular
Which pair of glands are on the floor of the mouth?
sublingual
What is the enzyme that begins chemical digestion in the mouth?
salivary amylase
What does the ending "ase" mean?
enzyme
What connects the nose to the mouth?
pharynx
