Unit 3
helps digest fatty foods
gallbladder
first part of small intstine
duodenum
which structure does the majority of water absorption in the digestive tract
large intestine
neuro
nerve
Gloss
tongue
Emulsifies fat and is produced in the liver
bile
Someone who frequently binge eats nd purges with laxatives and vomiting has what disorder
bulimia nervosa
digestive system is also known as the
alimentary tract
Presby
old age
gastro
stomach
muscular tube that connects throat to stomach
esophagus
which structure prevents food from entering the trachea
epiglottis
rhythematic contractions that move food through the digestive tract
peristalsis
ectomy
surgical removal
nephro
kidney
what absorbs water and electrolyts
large intestine
which organ is primarily responsible for nutrient absorption
small intstine
organ found in buccal cavity
tongue
rhino
nose
cyst
bladder/sac
semi liquid food
chyme
disorder that causes inflammation of the liver
hepatitis
primary function of the liver in the digestive tract
metabolize drugs
rrhea
flow or discharge
arach
spider