Digestive System Flashcards
1
Q
What are some inflammatory bowel disease?
A
Crohn’s and Ulcerative colitis
2
Q
Symptoms of IBD
A
- stomach pains
- change in bowel
- weight loss
- fever
- tiredness
3
Q
What age is IBD normally found at?
A
Age 15-25
4
Q
What are the 3 parts of the small intestine?
A
Duodenum, Jejunum, and Ileum
5
Q
What is the function of the liver?
A
- Produces bile for digestion of fatty foods
- filters out toxins and waste including drugs and alcohol and poisons
6
Q
What is the organ attached to the liver?
A
The gallbladder is attached to the liver to store bile and releases it to the small intestine
