Med Terms 1 (Dustin) Flashcards
distal opening of the digestive tract
Anus
the narrow tube of lymphatic tissue attached to the cecum
Appendix
the fluid secreted by the liver that emulsifies fats and aids in their absorption
Bile
a blind pouch at the beginning of the large intestine
Cecum
the major portion of the large intestine; extends from the cecum to the rectum and is formed by ascending, transverse, and descending portions
Colon
the duct that carries bile into the duodenum; formed by the union of the cystic duct and the common hepatic duct
Common bile duct
the first portion of the small intestine
Duodenum
an organic catalyst; speeds the rate of chemical reactions
Enzyme
the muscular tube that carries food from the pharynx to the stomach
Esophagus
the waste material eliminated from the intestine
Feces
a sac on the undersurface of the liver that stores bile
Gallbladder
a special circulatory pathway that brings blood directly form the abdominal organs to the liver for processing
Hepatic portal system
the terminal portion of the small intestine
Ileum
the portion of the digestive tract between the stomach and the anus
Intestine
the middle portion of the small intestine
Jejunum
a lymphatic capillary in a villus of the small intestine
Lacteal
the terminal portion of the digestive tract, consisting of the cecum, colon, rectum, and anus
Large intestine
the large gland in the upper right abdomen
Liver
muscle tissue at the distal end of the esophagus that prevents stomach contents from refluxing into the esophagus
Lower esophageal sphincter
chewing
Mastication
the oral cavity; contains the tongue and teeth.
Mouth
the roof of the mouth
Palate
a large elongated gland posterior to the stomach; produces hormones that regulate sugar metabolism and also produces digestive enzymes
Pancreas
wave like contractions of an organs walls; moves materials through an organ or duct
Peristalsis
the large serous membrane that lines the abdominal cavity and supports the abdominal organs
Peritoneum
the throat; a common passageway for food entering the esophagus and air entering the larynx
Pharynx
the stomach’s distal opening into the duodenum
Pylorus
the distal portion of the large intestine; stores and eliminates undigested waste
Rectum
the clear secretion released into the mouth that moistens food and contains a starch digesting enzyme
Saliva
distal s-shaped portion of the large intestine located between the descending colon and the rectum
Sigmoid colon
the portion of the intestine between the stomach and the large intestine
Small intestine
the muscular sac-like organ below the diaphragm that stores food and secrets juices that digest proteins
Stomach
the fleshy mass that hands form the soft palate
Uvula
tiny projections in the lining of the small intestine that absorb digested foods into the circulation
Villi
a spinning sensation caused by an inner ear problem
Vertigo
a very fast arrhythmia of the heart that needs slowing or conversion
Atrial flutter/fibrillation
able to be touched
Palpable
able to walk
Ambulatory
abnormal enlargement of the thyroid
Thyromegaly
abnormal heart rhythm
Arrhythmia
