5.1 the digestive system Flashcards

1
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alimentary

A

pertaining to the digestive system

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2
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digestion

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breakdown of food into elements suitable for cell metabolism

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3
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digestive

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pertaining to digestion

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4
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esophagus

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tube linking the pharynx and the stomach

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5
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gastic

A

pertaining to the stomach

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6
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gastroenterology

A

medical specialty of the stomach and intestines

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7
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gastroenterologist

A

medical specialist in gastroenterology

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8
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gastrointestinal

A

pertaining to the stomach and intestines

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9
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intestine

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the digestive tune from the stomach to the anus

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10
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lymph

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a clear fluid collected from tissues and transported by vessels to venous circulation

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11
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lymphatic

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pertaining to lymph

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12
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mouth

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external opening of a cavity or canal

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13
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absorption
absorb

A

uptake of nutrients and water by cels in the GI tract

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14
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amylase

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enzyme that breaks down starch

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15
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bolus

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single mass of a substance

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16
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contraction

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a shortening of a muscle, which increases tension

17
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contract

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to shorten

18
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deglutition

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the act of swallowing

19
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elimination

A

removal of waste material from the digestive tract

20
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enzyme

A

protein that induces changes in other substances

21
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ingestion

A

intake of food and drink into the digestive tract

22
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lipase

A

enzyme that breaks down fat

23
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peristalsis

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waves of alternate contraction and relaxation of alimentary canal wall to move food through the digestive tract

24
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protease

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enzyme that breaks down protein

25
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secrete

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to release or give off, as substances produced by cells

26
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secretion

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production by a cell or gland

27
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segment

A

a secretion of an organ or structure

28
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segmental

A

pertaining to a segment