digestive system Flashcards
1
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Organs involve in the digestive system
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mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, pancreas, liver, gallbladder, salivaryglands
2
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mouth
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receives food
3
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pharynx
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swallowing
4
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esophagus
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peristaisis
5
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stomach
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stores food
6
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small intestine
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digestion of food
7
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large intestine
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digestion of water
8
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pancreas
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digests fat
9
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liver
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produces bile, protein synthesis
10
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gallbladder
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stores bile
11
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salivary glands
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mechanical digestion
12
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route of food in the digestive system
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Mouth –> pharynx –> esophagus –> stomach –> small intestine –> large intestine
13
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Gastroesophageal reflux:
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- Acid from stomach goes to the esophagus
- HEARTBURN
- Medication: antiacid
14
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Gastritis (peptic ulcer) :
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- holes and sores that form in the linging of the stomach, esophagus or duodenum
15
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Parasites:
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- Organisms living in stomach
- Antiparasitic
- Bad Hygiene
16
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Stones in gallbladder / gallstone:
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- Solid particles (rocks) in the gallbladder
- YELLOWISH SKIN
- Being sedentary
17
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Irritable colon system:
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- Inflammation in large intestine
- Bacteria
- More common in women
