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The region of the stomach that surrounds the esophageal opening is the ________ region.

The ovarian cycle consists of the follicular phase, ovulation, and the ________ phase.

The peritoneum consists of two layers: the parietal peritoneum and the ________ peritoneum.

The small intestine consists of three regions: duodenum, jejunum, and ________.

The final step of digestion and absorption involves moving nutrients into either the bloodstream or the ________ system, depending on solubility.

The hormone released by the small intestine that triggers bile release and pancreatic enzyme secretion is ________.

Secretions from the liver, gallbladder, and pancreas enter the small intestine through ducts such as the hepatic ducts, bile ducts, and the ________ ampulla.

Humans have 22 pairs of autosomes and one pair of ________ chromosomes.

The three phases of gastric activity are the cephalic, ________, and intestinal phases.

Salivary glands, liver, gallbladder, and pancreas are classified as ________ digestive organs because they assist digestion without forming the food pathway.