Digestive System review

Another name for the digestive system is the ______ system

gastrointestinal

The two major sections of the digestivee system are:

Upper Gi tract, Lower Gi Tract

The semi-fluid mass of partially digested food that moves from the stomach to the small intestine is called_____

CHyme

The wavelike contractions that move food through the digestive tract are called

peristalsis

The _____ sphincter controls the ________

Pyloric, flow of food from the stomach into the small intestine

The small intestine has 3 sections:

Duedonum, jujenum, ilium

The large intestine has many sections:

ascending colon, transverse colon, descending colon, sigmoid colon, and rectum

The accessory organs of digestion are

liver, pancreas, gallbladder

The liver produces ____ that ____

bile, that helps break down fat.

The pancreas produces ______ to _____

Pancreatin juices, to neutralize stomach acids and digestive enzymes.

Digestive enzymes ____

breakdown proteins, carbs, and fats.

Infection/inflammation of intestines; fever, diarrhea, vomiting

Gastroenteritis

Diverticulitis

Inflammation of pouches in the large intestine; abdominal pain; treated with diet, antibiotics, or surgery.

Hep A

Viral inflammation of the liver; fatigue, nausea, jaundice.

Inflammatory Bowl syndrome

Disorder of the large intestine; bloating, diarrhea or constipation

Celiac Disease

Autoimmune reaction to gluten; damages small intestine

Hiatal Hernia

Upper stomach bulges through diaphragm;difficulty swallowing

Inflammatory bowl disease

chronic inflammation of digestive tract; severe pain and diarrhea

Cirrhosis

scarring of the liver; affects its ability to function