5.1 the digestive system Flashcards
alimentary
pertaining to the digestive system
digestion
breakdown of food into elements suitable for cell metabolism
digestive
pertaining to digestion
esophagus
tube linking the pharynx and the stomach
gastic
pertaining to the stomach
gastroenterology
medical specialty of the stomach and intestines
gastroenterologist
medical specialist in gastroenterology
gastrointestinal
pertaining to the stomach and intestines
intestine
the digestive tune from the stomach to the anus
lymph
a clear fluid collected from tissues and transported by vessels to venous circulation
lymphatic
pertaining to lymph
mouth
external opening of a cavity or canal
absorption
absorb
uptake of nutrients and water by cels in the GI tract
amylase
enzyme that breaks down starch
bolus
single mass of a substance
contraction
a shortening of a muscle, which increases tension
contract
to shorten
deglutition
the act of swallowing
elimination
removal of waste material from the digestive tract
enzyme
protein that induces changes in other substances
ingestion
intake of food and drink into the digestive tract
lipase
enzyme that breaks down fat
peristalsis
waves of alternate contraction and relaxation of alimentary canal wall to move food through the digestive tract
protease
enzyme that breaks down protein
