Digestive Anatomy
Small sac located under the liver
gallbladder
pancreas
Open sore on lining of digestive tract
ulcer
Internal organ pushes through weakened or natural opening of body wall
hernia
Long tube connecting the pharynx to the stomach
esophagus
Structure that transports waste products out of alimentary canal
large intestine
Frequent watery stools
diarrhea
Stomach acid flows back into esophagus
GERD
Boney structure that forms the roof of the mouth
hard palate
Structures that produce saliva
salivary glands
Inflammation of the pancreas
pancreatitis
Hepatitis virus transmitted by food or water contaminated by feces of infected person
Hepatitis A
Organ located behind the stomach
pancreas
Structure that stores bile
gallbladder
Acute inflammation of the appendix
appendicitis
Chronic destruction of liver cells
cirrhosis
First part of the small intestine
duodenum
Organ that produces bile
liver
Inflammation of mucous membrane that lines stomach and intestinal tract
gastroenteritis
Severe inflammation of colon accompanied by formation of ulcers and abscesses
ulcerative colitis