Name the organ
Muscular, J-shaped organlocated between the esophagusand small intestine
What is the stomach?
These cells secrete a thick mucus.
What is mucous cells?
_______: Process where food must be placed into mouth before it can be acted on.
What is ingestion?
This tissue secretes serous fluid
What is serosa?
This condition involves the backflow of stomach acid into the esophagus.
What is GERD?
Largest gland in the body located under diaphragm
What is the liver?
The _____ cells secrete mucus, protects lining of the digestive tract, aids in food movement.
Mixing of food in the mouth by the tongue, stomach, and segmentation in the small intestines.
What is Mechanical Breakdown?
This tissue protects organs and canals from external and internal irritants.
What is mucosa?
This autoimmune disorder causes a triggered response to gluten.
What is Celiac Disease?
The ______ uses peristalsis
What is the esophagus?
Cells are in the stomach & small intestine, secrete the hormone gastrin
What is a G-cell?
___________: Foods being processed by more than one organ.
What is propulsion?
This is a thick layer of loose connective tissue and surrounds the mucosa.
What is submucosa?
Disease that causes inflammation of digestive tract
What is Crohn's Disease?
Produces hormones such as insulin.
What is the pancreas?
The _____ cells are constantly replenishing.
What is stem cells?
Digested food is transported to the blood or lymph.
What is absorption?
______ is responsible for movement of food.
What is muscularis?
Celiac Disease: The ______ system mistakenly attacks the small intestine
What is the immune system?
The _______ dries out indigestible food
What is the large intestine?
Absorptive cells, located in small intestine, responsible for nutrient absorption.
What are enterocytes?
This process can turn larger molecules into fats, protein, and carbohydrates.
What is chemical breakdown?
This tissue contains blood vessels, lymphatic vessels, and nerves.
What is submucosa?
Long term ______ disease can damage the esophagus
What is GERD?