BODY SYSTEM
what are the 3 main functions?
break down food, absorb nutrients, and excrete waste
what organ starts digestion both chemically & mechanically?
the mouth
what illness is an autoimmune disorder where ingestion of gluten damages the small intestine?
Celiac Disease
what does the suffix scopy mean
viewing/examination
what should be included in a balanced diet that keeps your digestive system healthy
fruits, vegtables, fiber, enough water, protien, grains, and healthy fats
how many tracts are in the digestive system?
2
what organ is a muscular tube located in the chest that transports food
esophagus
IBS
what does the root get/gest mean?
to carry
what accessory organ produces insulin and digestive enzymes
the pancreas
how many steps of digestion are there?
6
what organ is the main site of digestion and breaks food down into a liquid?
small intestine
what illness causes heartburn because of acid reflux
GERD
what does the root sorb mean
to suck in or absorb
is the process of digestion chemical or mechanical
both
why is the digestive system important?
what does the mouth produce before you eat that moistens food and contains enzymes
saliva
what illness causes chronic inflammation of the GI tract
Crohn's Disease
what does the suffix stalsis mean?
contracting or constriction
what helps break down food chemically?
enzymes and acids
what is the order of the 5 main organs in the digestive system?
mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, & large intestine
what are examples of accessory organs in the digestive system
liver, pancreas, & gallbladder
what illness causes inflammation of the large intestine and colon leading to the formation of small sores & ulcers
Ulcerative Colitis
what does the prefix lapar/o mean?
abdominal wall
what organ creates bile from cholesterol and stores it in the gallbladder?
the liver