Parts/Anatomy
Enzymes/Patho
Organs/Identification
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Hodge Podge
100
What part of the digestive system is responsible for tearing, crushing, and grinding food?
What is the teeth
100
A mineral that when it is deficient, results in hypothyroidism or an enlarged thyroid gland.
What is Iodine
100
This organ blocks off the windpipe so food cannot get into it
What is epiglottis
100
caused by a cessation of peristalsis.
What is a paralytic ileus
100
Action responsible for the movement of food
What is peristalsis
200
What is inside the stomach that helps break down food?
What is acid
200
Enzymes are responsible for the breakdown of disaccharides
What is Sucrase, Lactase, & Maltase
200
This is where your pharynx directs what you swallow.
What is the esophagus
200
The appendix can rupture and cause
What is peritonitis
200
Number of cc or mL in an ounce
What is 30
300
What absorbs nutrients inside the small intestine?
What is villi
300
This enzyme is secreted by the salivary gland
What is amylase
300
This major organ acts as a temporary container and is "C" shaped.
What is stomach
300
Structure prevents gastric reflux
What is Lower esophageal sphincter
300
Yellow discoloration of the skin
What is jaundice
400
Which part of the digestive system removes the extra water?
What is large intestine
400
Ptyalin is this type of enzyme
What is digestive
400
This organ follows the small intestine and is responsible for reabsorbing water and processing waste.
What is the colon or large intestine.
400
Emulsification is most associated with which substance
What is bile
400
Converts foods into nutrients for use by the body
What is digestion
500
The duct that leads out of the gallbladder
What is the cystic duct
500
Inflammation of the gallbladde
What is cholecystitis
500
This organ is actually part of the endocrine system and is responsible for releasing insulin for the the regulation of blood sugar levels.
What is the pancreas.
500
this nerve speeds up gut motility and secretion
What is vagus nerve
500
Procedure is the creation of an opening between the colon and the surface of the body
What is colostomy
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