In the buccal phase of deglutition, 

The epiglottis is important because it:

The ______________________ is a major extrinsic salivary gland that connects to the floor of the oral cavity by 10-12 ducts.

Pulmonary veins function by carrying

______________________ is defined as a process in which proteins and antibodies coat the outer covering around a pathogen.

Paneth cells function by releasing:

The _________ is the portion of the small intestine that connects to the large intestine.

Zymogen granules are most closely associated with:

The enzyme pepsin is involved in digesting:

Which of the following minerals is not considered to be one of the seven major minerals needed by the body for normal functioning?