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gastrointestinal sys

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what are rugae?   -secrete hydrochloric acid and enzymes -folds in stomach  
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what are the accessory organs of the GI tract   -liver -gallbladder -pancreas  
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what are the four divisions of the colon   -ascending colon -descending colon -transverse colon -sigmoid colon  
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what are the functions of the liver   -produces bile -remove sugar from blood -stores vitamins B12, A,D,E,K -destroys or transforms toxic products -maintains normal glucose levels -destroys old rad blood cells -produces various blood proteins  
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what are the three main components of the large intestines   -colon -rectum -cecum  
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what are the three main parts of the stomach   -body -fundus -pylorus  
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what are the two structures that form the roof of the mouth   hard and soft palate  
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what is the medical term for the mouth   oral cavity  
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what is another name for the GI tract   aliementary canal  
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what are villi   microscopic, finger like projections  
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where does the peristalsis occur   from the pharynx to the anus  
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where is the digestion completed   small intestine  
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what is a volvolus   intestinal twisting  
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what are hemorrhoids   enlarged veins in the mucous membrane of the anal canal  
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what causes hep A   ingestion of contaminated food, water and milk  
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what is diverticulosis   small blister like pockets develop in the inner lining of the large intestine  
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what is ulcerative cloitis   inflammation disease of the colon  
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where are ulcers commonly found   -stomach -duodenum  
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where do inguinal hernias develop   in the groin where the abdominal folds of flesh meet the thighs  
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which large intestine disorder is associated with a higher risk of colon cancer   ulcerative colitis  
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