7.4 Flashcards
Things sometimes go wrong with the the digestive system.
Digestive disorders:
Stomach ulcers
Gallstones
Gluten intolerance
Constipation
Stomach ulcers are…
Small open sores in the stomach lining.
People originally thought stomach ulcers were caused by…
Spicy food and stress.
2 professors showed that ulcers are caused by…
A bacterium known as Helicobacter pylori
The 2 professors were…
Prof Robin Warren and Prof Barry Marshall.
Stomach ulcers can be cured using…
Antibiotics.
Gallstones occur when…
The bile hardens into a small stone.
Gallstones can be cured by…
Ultrasound or surgery, or if needed removing the gallbladder.
A person suffering gallstones would have difficulties…
Digesting fatty foods
Gluten is a small…
Molecule found in many grains.
Our body uses (something) to chemically break down gluten.
Enzymes
Some people may not have the enzyme to break down gluten and therefore suffer from…
Gluten intolerance.
Gluten intolerance causes a number of symptoms…
Such as blockages in the intestines and diarrhoea.
Gluten intolerance is different to gluten allergies. A person allergic to gluten…
Have their whole body immune system fight against it.
Constipation is caused when…
The large intestine becomes blocked.
