Digestive System Disorders Flashcards
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Inflammation of the appendix
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Appendicitis
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Inflammation of peritoneal membranes
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Peritonitis
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Bile pigments circulate through the body causing it to turn yellow
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Jaundice
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Chronic inflammatory condition in which the liver is damaged/becomes hard
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Cirrhosis
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Inflammation of the liver
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Hepatitis
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Inflammation of the parotid gland
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Mumps
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Crater like erosion in the mucosa of the GI tract, related to stress
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Ulcer
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Mucosa protrudes through the colon wall
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Diverticulitis
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Large intestine unable to absorb water
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Diarrhea
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Food residue remains in large intestine for prolonged time period—too much water is absorbed
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Constipation