Anatomy: Gastro Flashcards

1
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Peristalsis

A

wave like contractions

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2
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Liver

A

produces bile needed to break down fat

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3
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small intestines

A

Responsible for absorptions of nutrients
Divided into 3 sections

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4
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Large Intestines

A

absorption is completed here
solid waste products are produced

divided to 5 sections: cecum, ascending, transverse, descending, sigmoid

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5
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Gallbladder

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Stores bile and connects to small intestines

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6
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Pancreas

A

Produce enzymes that aid with digestion

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7
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Rectum VS Anus

A

rectum stores feces…. anus allows opening for defecation

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