Gastro Tract
Includes the cheeks, lips, tongue, hard and soft palate.
The mouth.
Cholecystitis.
An opening in the upper lip.
Cleft Lip.
Includes a personal history of Hepatitis B or C.
Liver Cancer.
Digestion.
Serves as a reservoir for food. It is divided into three sections.
The Stomach.
Difficulty swallowing.
Dysphagia
A yeast infection of the mouth and tongue.
Thrush.
Throat Cancer.
The intake of food and liquids into the body.
Ingestion
Connects the Pharynx to the Stomach.
Esophagus
Hidden or unseen.
Occult.
When the lower esophageal sphincter does not relax.
Achalasia
A personal history of H. Pylori infection is a risk factor.
Stomach cancer.
Saliva moistens and aids in the breakdown.
Chemical Digestion.
Has about 1- inch lumen and is about 20 feet long.
Small Intestine.
A temporary or permanent surgically created opening used for drainage.
Stoma
Diverticulitis.
This cancer is difficult to diagnosis in its early stages.
Pancreatic Cancer.
The elimination of indigestible materials and waste products.
Excretion.
When food or liquid are swallowed they move into?
The Pharynx
Folds in the wall of an organ.
Rugae.
Protrudes through a weak spot in the abdominal muscle.
Inguinal Hernia
A person may experience diarrhea, constipation, cramps and bloating.
Colorectal Cancer.
The passage of substances and liquids through the lining of the GI tract.
Absorption.