Digestive System Flashcards
The ileum is the
Last and longest portion of the small intestine
Stomatomycosis is
A disease in the mouth caused by a fungus
The liver secretes
Bile
The inability to control bowel movements is
Bowel incontinence
The buildup of body cells from nutrition is known as
Anabolism
The cecum connects the
Small and large intestine
Intussusception is a condition characterized by
The telescoping of one intestine into the other
The bone and soft tissues that surround and support the teeth are known as the
Periodontium
Jejunum is the
Middle potion of the small intestine
The sigmoid colon is an
S-shaped structure in the large intestine
The rectum is the
Widest division in the large intestine
The duodenum is the
First portion of the small intestine
Hematemesis is
Vomiting blood
Hepatitis A is a
Virus transmitted through contaminated food and water with fecal matter
Celiac disease is characterized by
Severe reactions to foods containing gluten
Enteritis is
The inflammation of the small intestine
Ileectomy is the surgical removal of the
Last portion of the illuem
Cirrhosis is
A degenerative liver disease caused by scarring
Bruxism is the
Involuntary grinding or clenching of teeth
Hyperemesis is
Excessive vomiting
Excessive bilirubin causes
Jaundice
Aerophagia is
Excessive swallowing of air while eating or drinking
The pyloric sphincter is the
Ring-like muscle that controls flow from the stomach to the small intestine
Edentulous is to not have
Natural teeth
Pyrosis is
Heartburn
Melena is
Dark, foul smelling stools caused by digested blood
Halitosis is
Bad breath
Hemoccult is a test that detects
Hidden blood in stools
