Chapter Five Flashcards
1
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AMYLASE
A
Enzyme secreted by the pancreas and salivary glands to digest starch.
2
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CECUM
A
First part of large intestine.
3
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INCISOR
A
One of four front teeth.
4
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INSULIN
A
Hormone produced by endocrine cells of the pancreas.
5
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JEJUNUM
A
Second part of small intestine.
6
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LIPASE
A
Pancreatic enzyme needed to digest fats.
7
Q
MASTICATION
A
Chewing.
8
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PAROTID GLAND
A
Salivary gland within the cheek.
9
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PERISTALSIS
A
Rhythmic contractions of the tubular organs.
10
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PORTAL VEIN
A
Largest vein, brining blood to the liver from the intestines.
11
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PYLORUS
A
Distal region of the stomach.
12
Q
BUCC/O
A
Cheek.
13
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CELI/O
A
Abdomen.
14
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CHEIL/O
A
Lip.
15
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CHOLECYST/O
A
Gallbladder.
16
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PROCT/O
A
Anus.
17
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STOMAT/O
A
Mouth.
18
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LITH/O
A
Stone.
19
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PY/O
A
Pus.
20
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STEAT/O
A
Fat.
21
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ASE
A
Enzyme.
22
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DYSPHAGIA
A
Difficulty swallowing.
23
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ERUTATION
A
Gas expelled from stomach through mouth.
24
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MELENA
A
Black stool.
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STEATORREHA
Fat in feces.
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CROHN DISEASE
Chronic inflammation of the intestinal tract.
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DIVERTICULOSIS
Abnormal side pockets in the intestinal wall.
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DYSENTERY
Painful, inflamed intestines.
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IBS
Irritable bowl syndrome.
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AMINO ACIDS
Small building blocks of proteins; released when proteins are digested.
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***** G.E.R.D*****
Fatty acids.
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**** PTOSIS *****
Drooping eyelid.
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****EPI*****
On, upon, at.
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***** BRADY *****
Slowness.
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**** RRHAPHY ****
Suture.
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**** CON ****
Together.
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***** PATHOPHYSIOLOGY ****
Disordered physiological processes assassinated with disease or injury.
