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 |