Gastro-intestinal Flashcards
1
Q
what it does
A
Changes food to substances that can be used by all cells in the body
gets rid of waste in the body
2
Q
parts
A
Mouth
esophagus
stomach
small intestine
large intestine/colon
liver
galbladder
pancreas
3
Q
changes from aging
A
decreased taste buds
decreased chewing capacity
decreased amount of digestive enzymes
decreased mobility of intestines
decreased amount of nutrient absorption
4
Q
diseases/conditions
A
constipation
fecal impaction
hemorrhoids
colitis
dehydration
GERD
