digestive system Flashcards
1
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digestive system
A
responsible for the absorption of nutrients into and the elimination of waste from the digestive tract
2
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includes
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mouth, esophagus, stomach, small and large intestines, rectum and anus
3
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digestive organs
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liver, galbladder and pancreas
4
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digestive process
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- starts in the mouth
2.saliva lubricates food to go smoothly down the esophagus
3.smooth muscles of the esophagus constrict in peristalsis
4.the sphincter relaxes to admit food and closes to prevent reflux
5.stomach muscles walls churn the food and glands secrete hydrochloric acid and enyzins pepsin began chemical digestion
6.chyme
7.
5
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liver
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nutrient storage and processing
demage liver leads to jaundice
6
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disorders
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pancreatitis
appendicitis
ulcer
tape worm
7
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lab test
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amylase
gastrin
hep b
