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ch 12 med term

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absorption   the passage of substances across and into tissues,such as the passage of digested food molecules into intestinal cells or the passage of liquids into kidney tubles  
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cholelithiasis   abnormal presence of gallstones in the gallbladder  
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cecum   a cul-de-sac containing the first past of the large intestine. it joint the ileum,the last segment of the small intestine  
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cardiac sphincter   the muscular ring(sphincter)in the stomach that controls the passage of food from the esophagus into the stomach;also known as the lower esophageal sphincter  
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canine tooth   any one of the four teeth,two in each jaw,situated immediately lateral to the incisor teeth in the human dental arches;also known as cuoid tooth  
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bowel   the portion of the alimentary canal extending from the pyloric opening of the stomach to the anus  
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bilrubin   the orange-yellow pigment of bile,formed principally by the breakdown of hemoglobin in red blood cells after termination of their normal life span  
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bile   a bitter,yellow-green secretion of the liver  
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bicuspid tooth   one of the two teeth between the molars & canines of the upper & lower jaw,the bicuspid teeth have a flat surface with multiple projections(cups)for crushing & grinding food;premolar tooth  
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sacitic fluid   a watery fluid containing albumin,glucose,& electrolytes that accumulates in the peritoneal cavity in association with certain disease conditions such as liver disease  
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anus   the opening through which the solid wastes(feces)are eliminated from the body  
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amylase   an enzyme that breaks down starch into smaller carbohydrate molecules  
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alimentary canal   a musculomembranous tube,about 30 ft long,extending from the mouth to the anus & lined with mucous membrane. also called the digestive tract or the gastrointestinal tract  
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enzyme   a protein produced by living cells that catalyzes chemical reactions in organic matter  
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endocrine gland   a gland that secretes its enzymes directly into the blood capillaries instead of being transported by way of ducts  
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enamel   a hard,white substance that covers the dentin of the crown of a tooth. is the hardest substance in the body  
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emulsify   the disperse a liquid into another liquid,making a colloidal suspension  
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duodenum   the 1 portion of the small intestine. is the shortest,widest & most fixed portion of the small intestine-taking an almost circular course from the pyloric valve of the stomach so that its termination is close to its starting point  
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digestive tract   a musculomembranous tube,about 30 ft long,extending from the mouth to the anus & lined with mucous membrane. also called the digestive tract or the gastrointestinal tract  
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digestion   the process of altering the chemical and physical composition of food so that it can be used by the body cells, this occurs in the digestive tract  
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dieitian   an allied health professional trained to plan nutrition programs for sick as well as healthy people.this may involve planning meals for a hospital or large organization or individual diet counseling with patients  
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dentin   the chief material of teeth surrounding the pulp and situated inside of the enamel and cementum  
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deglutition   swallowing  
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defecation   the act of expelling forces from the rectum through the anus  
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deciduous teeth   the first set or primarily teeth;baby teeth  
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cuspid tooth   any one of the four teeth,two in each jaw,situated immediately lateral to the incisor teeth in the human dental arches;also known as cupid tooth  
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crown   the part of the tooth that is visible above the gum line  
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comomon bile duct   the duct formed by the joining of the cystic duct and hepatic duct  
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colon   the portion of the large intestine extending from the cecum to the rectum  
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chyme   the liquidlike material of partially digested food and digestive secretions found in the stomach just before it is released into the duodenum  
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lower GI tract   the lower portion of the gastrointestinal tract consisting of the small and large intestines  
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glycogensis   the conversion of simple sugar into a complex form of sugar for storage in the liver  
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glycogen   a complex sugar that is the major carbohydrate stored in animal cells. it is formed from glucose and stored chiefly in the liver and to a lesser extent in muscle cells  
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glucose   a simple sugar found in certain foods,especially fruits and major source of energy occurring in human and animal body fluids  
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glucagon   a hormone produced by the alpha cells of the pancreas that stimulates the liver to convert glycogen into glucose when the blood sugar level is dangerously low  
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gingivae   gum tissue  
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gavage   a procedure in which liquid or semi liquid food is introduced into the stomach through a tube  
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gastrointestinal tract   a musculomembranous tube,about 30 ft long,extending from the mouth to the anus & lined with mucous membrane. also called the digestive tract or the gastrointestinal tract  
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gastroenterologist   a medical doctor who specializes in the study of the study of the diseases and disorders affecting the gastrointestinal tract  
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gallbladder   a pear shaped excretory sac lodged in a fossa on the visceral surface of the lobe of the liver  
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feces   waste or excrement from the digestive tract that is formed in the intestine and expelled through the rectum  
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fatty acids   any of several organic acids produced by the hydrolysis of neutral fats  
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exocrine gland   a gland that secretes its enzymes into a network of tiny ducts that transport it to the surface of an organ or tissue or into a vessel  
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esophagus   a muscular canal about 24 cm long extending from the pharynx to the stomach  
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lower GI tract   the lower portion of the gastrointestinal tract containing of the small and large intestines  
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lower esophageal sphincter   the muscular ring(sphincter)in the stomach that controls the passage of food from the esophagus into the stomach;also known as the lower esophageal sphincter  
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liver   the largest gland of the body and one of its most complex organs  
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lipase   an enzyme that aids in the digestion of fats  
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lavage   the process of irrigating (washing out)an organ-usually the bladder,bowel,paranasl sinuses, or stomach-for therapeutic purposes  
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jejunum   the intermediate or middle of the 3 portion of the small intestine,connecting proximally with the deodenum and distally with the ileum  
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insulin   a naturally occurring hormone secreted by the beta cells of the islets of langerhans in the pancreas in response to increased levels of glucose in the blood  
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incisor   one of the 8 front teeth,4 in each dental arch,that first appear as primarily teeth during infancy are replaced by permanent incisors during childhood and last until old age  
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ileum   the distal portion of the small intestine extending from the jejunum to the cecum  
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hydrochloric acid   a compound consisting of hydrogen and chlorine  
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hepatocyte   liver cell  
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glycogenolysis   the breakdown of glycogen into glucose by the liver,releasing it back into the circulating blood in response to a very low blood sugar level  
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pharynx   the throat;a tubular structure about 12 cm long that extends from the base of the skull to the esophagus and is situated just in front of the cervical vertebrae  
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permanent teeth   the full set of teeth -32 teeth--that replace the deciduous or temporary teeth  
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peritonitis   inflammation of the peritoneum  
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peritoneum   a specific serous membrane that covers the entire abdominal wall of the body and is reflected over the contained viscera  
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peristalsis   the coordinated,rhythmic,serial contraction of smooth muscle that forces food through the digestive tract,bile through the bile duct and urine through the uterus  
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parotid gland   one of the largest pairs of salivary glands that lie at the side of the face just below and in front of the external ear  
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papillae   a small,nipple shaped projection that extend from collagen fibers,the capillary blood vessels,and sometimes the nerves of the dermis  
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pancreas   an elongated organ approximately 6 to 9 inches long,located in the upper left quad.of the abdomen that secretes various substances such as digestive enzymes,insulin and glucagon  
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palate   a structure that forms the roof of the mouth  
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oropharynx   the section of the pharynx leading away from the oral cavity  
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nutitionsit   an allied health professional who studies and applies the principles and science of nutrition  
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molar tooth   any of 12 molar teeth,6 in each dental arch,located posterior to the premolar teeth.the molar teeth have a flat surface with multiple projections for crushing and grinding food  
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mcburneys point   a point on the right side of the abdomen,about 2-3s of the distance between the umbilicus and the anterior bony prominence of the hip  
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masticiation   chewing,tearing or grinding food with the teeth while it becomes mixed with saliva  
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villi   one of the many tiny projections barely visible to the naked eye clustered over the entire mucous surface of the small intestine  
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uvula   the small,cone shaped process suspended in the mouth from the middle of the posterior border of the soft palate  
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upper GI tract   the upper part of the gastrointestinal tract consisting of the mouth,pharynx,esophagus and stomach  
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triglycerides   a compound consisting of a fatty acid and glycerol  
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stomach   the major organ of digestion located in the upper left quad.of the abdomen and divided into a body and pylorus  
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sphincter   a circular band of muscle fibers that constricts a passage or closes a natural opening in the body  
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sigmond colon   the portion of the colon that extends from the end of the descending colon in the pelvis to the junction of the rectum  
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secondary teeth   the full set of teeth -32 teeth--that replace the deciduous or temporary teeth  
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salivary glands   one of the three pairs of glands secreting into the mouth thus aiding the digestive process  
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