Main Organs
How many layers of muscle in the stomach?
3
Which glands of the mouth produce saliva?
salivary glands
What is the inflammation of the pancreas?
Pancreatitis
What are the functions of the digestive system?
digestion, absorption, elimination
What do chief cells make?
pepsin
What does the Gallbladder do?
It secretes bile and stores it until needed for digestion.
This is a common feature among all types of hepatitis.
Liver Damage
Where does the digestive process begin?
the mouth
What is apart of the small intestine?
Duodeneum, villi, jejunjum, ileum
What does the pancreas do?
It produces digestive enzymes as well as insulin and glucagon
What are solid crystals that form from substances in bile and sometimes get stuck in the cystic duct?
Gallstones
What is mastication?
the process of chewing
What are all of the main organs? (5)
mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, and large intestine
What does the Liver do?
It makes bile to break down fats; also filters poisons and drugs out of the blood
What disease can affect all four layers of the digestive tract
Crohn's disease
What are 2 functions of the liver?
Making bile and Modifying glucose
what does the teeth, tongue, and saliva form?
bolus
What are all of the accessory organs of the digestive system? (4)
salivary glands, liver, pancreas, and gallbladder
What is a form of inflammatory bowel disease that usually affects only the colon and the mucosal layer of the intestinal wall?
Ulcerative Colitis
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