GI System
Name the three parts of the small intestine
duodenum
jejunum
ileum
also known as the throat
pharynx
this is the top most layer of skin
epidermis
inflammation of the liver
hepatitis
this organ makes digestive enzymes and insulin
pancreas
the primary purpose of the small intestine
to absorb nutrients from food
this organ is covered in cilia that remove mucus and pathogens
trachea
75% of blood is in these
the veins
in this type of Diabetes, an individual cannot make insulin
this organ is responsible for making bile (among other things)
liver
The ________ anchors the tongue to the base of the mouth and aids in speech
What is the frenulum?
inflammation of the bronchioles
bronchitis
where does integration happen?
the Central Nervous System
Crohn's can affect any part of the GI tract; UC affects the colon
this organ stores and concentrates bile
gallbladder
the pyloric sphincter
this is where oxygen exchange happens
alveoli
thick filaments with hand-like projections that assist with muscle contraction
myosin
What are gallstones most often caused by?
excess cholesterol in the bile
this accessory organ makes 70% of our saliva
submandibular gland
the primary purpose of the large intestine
absorb water and more nutrients
you'll likely be prescribed a CPAP if you have this condition
sleep apnea
name 2 functions of the gut microbiome
1. aid in digestion of food
2. absorb nutrients
3. fight off bad microbes
4. recycle bile
Irreversible damage and scarring to the liver
cirrhosis
this is the inner substance of the tooth
dentin