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Gastrointestinal Review

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What is rugae folds in stomach secrets hydrocloric acid and enzymes
What are the accessory organs of the GI system liver pancreas gallbladder
what are the four divisions of the colon ascending colon transverse colon descending colon sigmoid colon
what are the functions of the liver produces bile removes sugar from blood stores vitamins b12, a,d,e,k destroys old red blood cells synthesize proteins that circulate in the blood
what are the three main components of the large intestine cecum colon rectum
what are the three main parts of the stomach body fundus pylorus
what are the two structures that form the roof of the mouth hard palates soft palates
what is the medical term for the mouth oral cavity
what is another name for the GI tract alimentary canal
what are villi microscopic, finger like projections
where does peristalsis occur from the pharynx to the anus
where is digestion complete small intestine
what is volvolus intestinal twisting
what are hemorrhoids enlarged veins in the mucous membrane of the anal canal
what causes hepatitis A ingestion of contaminated food, water or milk
what is diverticulosis small, blister like pockets develop in the inner lining of the large intestine
what is ulerative colitis chronic inflammatory disease of large intestine and rectum
where are ulcers commonly found stomach duodenum
where do inguinal hernias develop develops in the groin where the abdominal folds of flesh meet thighs
which large intestine disorder is associated with a higher risk of colon cancer ulerative colitis
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