Adv.MedT.Ch5.DigestiveSystem

large intestine

small sac under the liver; stores bile

first part of the large intestine

end of the digestive tract opening to the outside of the body

second part of the small intestine

tube connecting the throat to the stomach

third part of the small intestine

large organ located in the RUQ; secretes bile, stores sugar, produces blood proteins

throat

lower part of the colon

first part of the small intestine

organ under the stomach; produces insulin and digestive enzymes

microscropic projections in the walls of the small intestine

salivary gland near the ear

ring of muscle at the end of the stomach

soft, inner section of a tooth

chemical that speeds up reactions and helps digest foods

pigment released with bile

harmone produced by endocrine cells of the pancreas

rhythm-like contraction of the muscles in the walls of the gastrointestinal tract

breakdown of large fat globules

pointed, dog-like tooth medial to premolars

removal of a salivary gland

pertaining to the throat

hernia to the rectum

enlargement of the liver

surgical repair of the roof of the mouth

after meals

visual examination of the anal and rectal region

study of the cause (of disease)

incision of the common bile duct

pertaining to teeth and cheek

disease condition of the small intestine

new opening between the common bile duct and the jejunum

pertaining to surrounding the anus

new opening from the colon to the outside of the body

under the lower jaw

treats disorders of the anus and rectum

operates on the organs of the urinary tract

straightens teeth

performs root canal therapy

operates on the mouth and teeth

treats kidney disorders

diagnoses and treats gastrointestinal disorders

treats gum disease

operates on the intestinal tract

inflammation of the appendix

inflammation of the large intestine

inflammation of the passageway from the throat to the stomach

inflammation of the membrane surrounding the abdomen

inflammation of the gallbladder

inflammation of the third part of the small intestine

inflammation of the pancreas

inflammation of the gums

inflammation of the liver

inflammation of the mouth

inflammation of the salivary gland

inflammation of the small and large intestines

high level of blood sugar

inflammation of the lip

pertaining to administration of medicines and fluid by mouth

mucous membrane

explusion of feces from the body through the anus

breakdown (conversion) of starch to sugar

fan-like membrane that connects the small intestine to the abdominal wall

large vessel that takes blood to the liver from the intestines

new surgical connection between structures or organs

pertaining to bile ducts

process of forming new sugar from proteins and fats

high levels of bile pigment in the bloodstream

passage of bright red blood from the rectum

fat in the feces

black, tarry stools; feces containing digested blood

abnormal accumulation of fluid in the abdomen

rumbling noise produced by gas in the GI tract

gas expelled through the anus

an unpleasant sensation in the stomach and a tendency to vomit

difficulty in swallowing

yellow-orange coloration of the skin and other tissues

*hyperbilirubinemia

protrusion of the upper part of the stomach through the diaphragm

painful, inflamed intestines caused by bacterial infection

swollen, twisted veins in the rectal region

open sore or lesion of the mucous membrane of the stomach or duodenum

loss of peristalsis (wave-like contractions that move food along the digestive tract).

twisting of the intestine on itself

swollen, varicose veins on the surface of the distal portion of the esophagus

a condition of abnormal outpouchings in the intestinal wall

chronic inflammation of the colon with destruction of its inner surface.

telescoping of the intestines

calculi in the sac that stores bile

chronic degenerative liver disease with scarring resulting from alcoholism or infectious hepatitis

symptoms (diarrhea or constipation, abdominal pain, bloating) associated with stress and tension, but without inflammation of the intestine