Definitions
The process of breaking down food
What is Digestion
This is where most of the absorption is done
What is the small intestine
When your body can't break down or digest lactose
What is Lactose Intolerance
The length of this organ is about 22ft long.
What is the Small Intestine
True/False: The digestive process starts at your mouth
What is true
The food tube that comes before the stomach in the digestive process
What is the Esophagus
Organ which stores extra bile
What is the Gall Bladder
Irritation in the Esophagus caused by stomach acid
What is Heartburn
Ways to keep your digestive system healthy
Either: eating healthy, drinking water, exercise, etc
True/False: Teeth are not a part of the digestive system
Series of Muscle Contraction in your GI tract
What is Perastalsis
In which food mixes with acid and enzymes
What is the stomach
IBS stands for
What is Irritable Bowel Syndrome
The name of doctors for the digestive system
What is a Gastroenterologist
True/False: Your body digests slower as you age