Vocab
Structures
Functions
Disorders
Miscellaneous
100
A ball-like mixture of food and saliva that forms in the mouth during the process of chewing.
Bolus
100
The first structure of the alimentary canal.
Mouth
100
Food is broken into smaller pieces—this occurs in the mouth with chewing of food and in the stomach with churning of food.
Mechanical digestion
100
This disorder mostly occurs when there is too much cholesterol than can be dissolved by the salts in bile.
Cholelithiasis
100
This electrolyte improves the health of one's bones and teeth and also aides in blood clotting.
Calcium
200
A series of wave-like motions made by muscle contractions in the digestive tract to move food through the process of digestion.
Peristalsis
200
The middle section of the small intestine.
Jejunum
200
This organ is responsible for most absorption and is where nutrients are passed on to the blood stream.
Small intestine
200
This disorder can cause discomfort in the abdomen and can be treated by increasing water and fiber intake.
Constipation
200
Foods that are high in this macronutrient provide the body with energy.
Carbohydrates
300
Wrinkles or folds in the stomach wall that allow for size changes in the stomach
Rugae
300
The muscular tube connected to the posterior mouth.
Pharynx
300
Secretes insulin to control blood sugar levels
Pancreas
300
This disorder occurs when normal tissue is replaced with scar tissue due to continuous damage to the organ.
Cirrhosis
300
This is the digestive organ responsible for the elimination of waste.
Large intestine
400
One of two pigments that determines the color of bile, comes from the breakdown of the hemoglobin molecule
Bilirubin
400
This organ produces bile and detoxifies harmful substances.
Liver
400
This organ is responsible for regulating water balance by reabsorbing water back into the body.
Large intestine
400
This disorder can cause a sour or bitter taste in the mouth and can be treated by avoiding trigger foods and not laying down after eating.
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
400
This organ produces digestive enzymes and helps to control blood sugar levels.
Pancreas
500
The suffix meaning incision or cut into the body.
-tomy
500
Semi-liquid food (the state food is in when it reaches the large intestine)
Chyme
500
This is the circular muscle that controls the passage of food from the stomach into the duodenum.
Pyloric sphincter
500
This disorder can be caused by too much stress, smoking and alcohol consumption, or the bacteria H. pylori.
Peptic ulcers
500
What structure is represented y the letter "D"?
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