Organs
Name the 3 parts of the large intestine.
Ascending, Transverse and Descending.
Gastr/o
Stomach
The term for the mixture of food and gastric juices.
Chyme
The leaf shaped flap that keeps you from aspirating food into the lungs.
Epiglottis
An open sore that develops in your stomach lining.
Stomach Ulcer
This small organ's function is actually unknown but if inflamed it can become life threatening.
Appendix
Cholecyst/o
Gallbladder
The term for inflammation of the small intestine.
Enteritis
This type of stool may indicate an upper GI bleed.
Melena
This autoimmune disorder is a type of inflammatory bowel disease that causes your digestive tract to become swollen and irritated. Its incurable.
Crohn's Disease
This gland that is located behind the stomach is responsible for controlling blood sugar levels and helps break down food.
Pancreas
Enter/o
Small Intestine
The wave-like motion that propels substances through the GI tract.
Peristalsis
This is the position the patient would be placed in for a colonoscopy.
Left Lateral
A part of the stomach protrudes through the diaphragm.
Hiatal Hernia
Name the 3 parts of the small intestine and explain their locations.
Duodenum (the beginning of the small intestine)
Jejunum (the middle of the small intestine)
Ileum (the end of the small intestine)
Stomat/o
Mouth
This is the technical term for burping.
Eructation
This is the technical term for dry mouth.
Xerostomia
This condition is inflammation of the small pockets inside your colon. Its cause is mostly unknown but is linked to a lack of fiber in your diet.
Diverticulitis
This blood filtering organ is also considered a gland because it makes chemicals the body needs.
Liver
Teeth
This is the term for the folds within the stomach.
Rugae
Name the sphincters leading into and out of the stomach.
Cardiac Sphincter (Esophageal Sphincter) & Pyloric Sphincter
A condition where stones made from hardened bile accumulate in the gallbladder.
Cholelithiasis