Med. Term
Combining form meaning small intestine
ENTER/O
folds in the lining of the stomach
Rugae
Emulsifies fat in the small intestine
Bile
inflammation of the gallbladder
Cholecystitis
Salivary gland under the jaw/ chin
submandibular
suffix meaning to eat or swallow
-phagia
Sphincter located between the stomach and the small intestine
Pyloric
begins the chemical breakdown of carbohydrates
Amylase
difficulty in swallowing
dysphagia
Finger like projections that line the GI tract
Villi
Suffix meaning vomiting
-emesis
main function of the large intestine
Absorb water
Most nutrients are absorbed from the GI tract to the bloodstream in the
Small Intestine
GERD
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Breaking down food through chewing
Mastication
Combining form meaning gallbladder
Cholecyst/o
primary digestive function is to produce bile
Liver
Alternating waves of contraction and relaxation that push food along the GI tract
Peristalsis
inherited disease that causes a thick mucus to form in the lungs, pancreas and other organs
Cystic Fibrosis
Ball of chewed food
Bolus
Suffix meaning to digest
-pepsia
accessory organ that sits behind the stomach
Pancreas
enzymes and partially digested food in the stomach
Chyme
presence of gallstones in the gallbladder
cholelithiasis
Functions of the Digestive System
Ingestion, Propulsion, Digestion (chemical and physical), Absorption, and Defecation