Cells
They are the cells that create HCL
What are Parietal cells?
It is the acid that parietal cells use to make HCL
What is carbonic acid?
It is caused by the bacterium Helicobacter Pylori which allows acid to burn through the stomach lining
What is an Ulcer?
It is what the tongue presses against to swallow
What is the hard palate?
It produces Bile
What is the Liver?
They are the cells that start stomach digestion
What are G cells?
It is the part of our diet where we get the Chlorine to make HCL
What is salt?
It used to be called acid Reflux
What is GERD?
It is the appendage attached to the Cecum which holds a supply of good bacteria?
What is the Vermiform Appendix?
It is what emulsifies fat
What is Bile?
These are the cells that stop digestion in the stomach
What are D Cells?
It is the base that is produced by parietal cells when it breaks down carbonic acid
What is bicarbonate?
It involves an allergic reaction to gluten along with at least one other medical condition
What is Celiac Disease?
It is the duct attached the Gal bladder
What is the Cystic Duct?
It is the nerve that triggers gastric cells
What is the Vagus nerve?
Enterochromaffin cells release this chemical to stimulate Parietal cells
What is Histamine?
It is produced in saliva and the pancreas to break down fats into fatty acids
What is Lipase?
It is holes and inflammation in the large colon usually where feces forms leading to removal of part of the colon
What is Diverticulitis?
It is the accessory organ of the digestion system that produces the most variety of digestive enzymes and chemicals
What is the Pancreas?
It is the hormone that reminds us to eat
What is Ghrelin?
These cells produce Pepsinogen
What are Chief Cells?
It is the inactive form of pepsin.
What is Pepsinogen?
It is the precursor to most colon cancers and they are removed during a normal colonoscopy
What are Polyps?
They are known as tonsils of the intestines since they capture harmful bacteria
What are Peyer Patches?
It is the hormone that tells us to stop eating
What is Leptrin?