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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3
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Chronic inflammatory condition in which the liver is damaged/becomes hard

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Cirrhosis

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4
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Inflammation of the liver

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Hepatitis

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5
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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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7
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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

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