Digestive 2 Flashcards
1
Q
Cavity contains the digestive organs
A
Ventral
2
Q
Amylase
A
Breaks down carbohydrates
3
Q
Lipase
A
Breaks down fat
4
Q
Lactase
A
Breaks down glucose/sugar
5
Q
Medical term for rectal bleeding
A
Hematochezia
6
Q
Diverticulosis
A
Formation of abnormal pouches in the bowel wall
7
Q
Diverticulitis
A
Inflammation or infection of abnormal pouches
8
Q
Melena
A
Dark sticky poop containing partly digested blood
9
Q
Stomach
A
Break down food and passes it to small intestine
