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| 91. | large intestine | terminal portion of the alimentary canal |
| 92. | laryngopharynx | part of the pharynx that functions in respiration and digestion |
| 93. | left colic flexure | (also, splenic flexure) point where the transverse colon curves below the inferior end of the spleen |
| 94. | lingual frenulum | mucous membrane fold that attaches the bottom of the tongue to the floor of the mouth |
| 95. | lingual lipase | digestive enzyme from glands in the tongue that acts on triglycerides |
| 96. | lipoprotein lipase | enzyme that breaks down triglycerides in chylomicrons into fatty acids and monoglycerides |
| 97. | liver | largest gland in the body whose main digestive function is the production of bile |
| 98. | lower esophageal sphincter | smooth muscle sphincter that regulates food movement from the esophagus to the stomach |
| 99. | main pancreatic duct | (also, duct of Wirsung) duct through which pancreatic juice drains from the pancreas |
| 100. | major duodenal papilla | point at which the hepatopancreatic ampulla opens into the duodenum |
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