13 B digestive system

Gastic acid reflux

The movement of acids and contents from the duodenum of the small intestine back intothe esophagus

Rectum

The last section of the gastrointestinal tract that evacuates wastes to the external environment with defecation

Ingestion

The taking in of food and fluids through the mouth

Mastication

Chewing

Cirrhosis

Damage to the liver and its hepatic tissues

Chyme

Food mixes with gastric juice that has acid which break down food

Partially digested food in the stomach

What organ produces bile?

Liver

Fat is broken down in the?

Duodenum

Diverticulosis

The pouching and distention of an intestinal area or areas

Ulcers

Erosions or sores in the stomach, esophagus, and/or small intestine

Absorption of finished digested food into bloodstream

Small intestine

Extraction of water

Large intestine

Peristalsis

Wave like involuntary muscular movements that move food and fluids along the Gl tract