Structures & Functions of the ACCESSORY organs Flashcards
Inflammation of stomach
gastritis
Inflammation of Liver
hepatitis
what do the suffix ectomy means?
removal of
what do the suffix itis means?
inflammation
What’s the other name for glycogen
animal starch
part of accessory organ that produces the bile
liver
part of accessory organ that stores the bile
Gallbladder
Sphincter that can be controlled voluntarily
External
a condition called if there is increased blood glucose
hyperglycemia
why is poop dark colored?
because of bile.
what happens to your blood glucose if you eaten a cake?
blood glucose increases
what hormone is released in hyperglycemia?
Insulin
When insulin is released into the blood stream, what will happen to blood glucose?
decreases
It is a condition in which your blood glucose are lower than normal
Hypoglycemia
where do water soluble substances go?
It is excreted in the urine
The liver is made up of how many major lobes?
Two; Left and Right
It’s a long, flat gland located in your abdomen
Pancreas
It is a narrow tube resembling a worm is named after a latin word “verniform” which means worm- shaped
Appendix
Inflammation of Esophagus
esophagitis
inflammation of gallbladder
cholecystitis
what do you call the removal of appendix
appendectomy
what do you call the removal of gallbladder?
cholecystectomy
It is produced by pancreas that helps to neutralize acid
bicarbonate
Insulin is produced by what cells?
BETA cells
It is a passageway of the bile
Biliary Duct
Glucagon is produced by what cells?
ALPHA cells
fasting will help to ______ the blood glucose
decrease
insulin deficiency can result to what disease?
Diabetes
It’s a yellowish- green substance in your blood that forms after red blood cells break down
Bilirubin
It’s similar to saliva that digests starch
amylase
What causes impairment of liver?
- failure to detoxify
- failure to synthesize proteins
- inability to metabolize fats
- inability to store glycogen
enlargement of liver is due to what?
Dengue
It is the largest solid organ in the body
Liver
It’s a pear shaped organ
gallbladder
where is your appendix located?
lower right of your abdomen
The appendix can become inflamed and infected, resulting in a condition called?
Appendicitis
Which organs are part of accessory organs of the digestive system?
-Liver
-Pancreas
-Gallbladder
This enzyme breaks down fat in your diet in conjunction with bile
Lipase
