Tissue
Which tissue would be found lining the lumen of the small intestine?
The intestinal epithelium
Liver function
To process the nutrients absorbed from the small intestine
The digestive process begins in the
Mouth
What is the Irritable bowel syndrome?
An intestinal disorder causing pain in the belly, gas, diarrhea, and constipation.
Name the cell type that produces bile
Hepatocytes
Name the tissue of the mucosa within the oral cavity, pharynx, and upper esophagus
The mucosa is made up of stratified squamous epithelium
Stomach function
Name the “worm-like” lymphatic organ attached to the cecum.
Appendix
Inflammatory bowel disease
It is an idiopathic disease caused by a dysregulated immune response to host intestinal microflora
The cells that secrete insulin and glucagon are called
Alpha Cells
It is a thick layer of loose connective tissue that surrounds the mucosa.
The submucosa
Gallbaldder Function
Is to store bile. Bile helps your digestive system break down fats. Bile is a mixture of mainly cholesterol, bilirubin and bile salts.
What are the solid organs in the digestive system.
The liver, pancreas, and gallbladder
Gastroesophageal reflux disease
When acidic stomach juices, or food and fluids back up from the stomach into the esophagus.
Chief cells of the stomach produce?
The pro-enzyme pepsinogen
Name the connective tissue found in the folds of the small intestine and anchors the large intestine
The tissue is Mesocolon
Pancreas Function
It makes pancreatic juices called enzymes. These enzymes break down sugars, fats, and starches. Your pancreas also helps your digestive system by making hormones.
Teeth are composed primarily of a bonelike material called
Dentin
What is the Celiac disease?
A Chronic digestive and immune disorder that damages the small intestine. The disease is triggered by eating foods containing gluten.
Name the exocrine cells of the pancreas
Acinar Cells
Name the connective tissue attached to the greater curvature of the stomach which extends down over the intestines.
The Greater Omentum
Appendix Function
To protect good bacteria in the gut.
Name the lymphoid organ located inferior and lateral to the stomach and is responsible for purifying the blood and disposal of worn-out red blood cells.
Spleen
The Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis occurs when small, bulging pouches develop in your digestive tract. When one or more of these pouches become inflamed or infected.
The protective epithelial cells which line the surface of the stomach are called
Surface Mucous cells