inflammation of the liver
hepatitis
colon
large intestine
first part of the large intestine
cecum
esophag
esophagus
on one's back
supine
inflammation of the gallbladder
Cholecystitis
Regulates the level of sugar in the blood
Pancreas
The 20 teeth that begin to erupt around the age of 6 months. Eventually pushed out by the permanent teeth.
deciduous teeth
gastr-
stomach
a semi-sitting position; the head of the bed is raised between 30 and 90 degrees
Fowler's position
infrequent bowel movements
constipation
detoxifies alcohol and drugs
liver
folds in the stomach
rugae
gingiv
gums
this system provides sensation
sensory
disorder that effects large intestine that includes gas and constipation
IBD/IBS
Digestion is completed here.
small inestine
An extensively branched glucose storage polysaccharide found in the liver and muscle of animals; the animal equivalent of starch.
Glycogen
hepa
liver
this system Cleanses the blood. Rids the body of wastes. Maintains salt and water balance.
urinary system
Stomach acid regurgitating into the esophagus
GERD
Glands of the mouth that produce saliva, a digestive secretion
salivary glands
the process of wave-like muscle contractions of the alimentary tract that moves food along
Peristalsis
-tomy
to cut, surgical incision
Abnormal electrical activity in the brain
seizure