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Gastroenterology Nts
NHTC 7 Gastroenterology - Notes
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| gastroenterology | branch of medicine dealing w/digestive diseases |
| gastroenterologist | physician specializing in the diagnoses and treatment of digestive system disorders |
| digestive system | also referred to as the GI tract (gastrointestinal) or alimentary canal |
| digestive system consists of | mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, rectum, anus |
| digestive system | through which food is ingested, digested & eliminated |
| accessory digestive organs | liver, gallbladder, pancreas |
| liver | produces bile to breakdown fats, removes toxins, regulates blood glucose |
| gallbladder | storage area for bile |
| pancreas | produces digestive enzymes & secretes insulin aiding in processing food and nutrients |