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Digestive System

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what is the function of the hydrochloric acid secreted in the stomach?   show
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the double fold of peritoneum that supports most of the small intestine via its attachment to the posterior side of the abdominal cavity is called the:   show
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although most forms of manual therapy generally have a limited impact on the digestive system, which forms have been demonstrated to stimulate the most measurable changes in organ or system functions?   show
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show prevents food from entering the nasopharynx during swallowing  
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what is the name of the valve between the small and large intestine?   show
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what is the name of the short segment of the colon between the anus and descending colon?   show
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what is the definition of basal metabolic rate, or BMR?   show
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show absorption of water and Elimination  
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show esophagus  
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show mechanical digestion  
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summarize the functions of the digestive system?   show
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show pancreas  
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what is the best reason for manual therapists to study the anatomy and physiology of the digestive system?   show
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The six individual processes of the digestive system are ingestion, digestion, motility, elimination,________ and ________   show
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show visceral peritoneum  
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how are amino acids most often used in the digestive system?   show
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show converted into glucose and triglycerides, or transports to the liver for catabolism  
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what are the primary fat-soluble vitamins?   show
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what is the anatomic name for the intersection between the ascending and transverse colon?   show
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show rectum  
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show regulation of digestive secretions and motility  
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what digestive process is described as the mixing and forward movement of substances through the GI tract?   show
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the gallbladder, pancreas, and liver are all accessory organs of the digestive system? (T/F)   show
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common age-related changes in digestive processes include:   show
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show secretion of protein digestive enzymes  
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what term is used for the chewed-up mixture of food and saliva that is swallowed?   show
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the organs of the gastrointestinal tract are involved in the transportation and processing of food. (T/F)   show
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show extrinsic nervous system  
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show proteins  
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definition of pancreatic juice?   show
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show true  
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show mucosa  
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the digestive system's function of secretion is carried out by the lining of the gastrointestinal tract and the:   show
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show duodenum  
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show chyle  
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show Digestion  
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show defecation  
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Which digestive organs are located in the upper right quadrant of the abdominopelvic cavity   show
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The outer most layer of the gastrointestinal tract is the serosa, also known as the   show
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Where does the chemical digestion of starch begin   show
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Which accessory organ to digestion   show
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Where does the chemical digestion of protein begin   show
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Which two organs are retroperitoneal   show
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show Insulate and cushion the abdominopelvic cavity  
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What is the name for the point of intersection between the transverse and descending colon   show
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show Triglycerides  
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What is the function of the lacteals   show
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show Small Intestine  
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show Anabolism of amino acids  
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What is not part of the digestive juice secreted by the pancreas   show
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show False  
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Proximal to distal: structures of the digestive tract   show
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What triggers an inflammatory response in people with celiac disease   show
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show Smoking  
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Most people with hiatal hernia also have   show
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show Irritable bowel disease  
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show Hepatitis A  
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What can be spread through touching tooth brushes and effects about 5% adult at risk for long-term liver disease   show
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show Hepatitis C  
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Liver cancer is almost always seen along with   show
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Chronic pancreatitis is usually related to   show
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show Fungi  
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show BMR  
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Organ that secretes bile, stores fats and sugar as energy resources, and filters out toxins from blood   show
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The process of chewing   show
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show Colon  
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show Absorption  
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Enzyme the digests starch   show
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Mechanical digestive process that mixes and churns chyme in the SI   show
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Circular folds in the lining of the small intestine that increase the surface area for absorption   show
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Lower portion of the stomach   show
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A fat emulsifier produced by the liver and stored in the gallbladder   show
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show Fundus  
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Synonym for the visceral peritoneum   show
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Smooth muscle ring that controls the flow of substances through or out of the GI Tract   show
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Large fatty extension (apron) of the peritoneum   show
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show Peristalisis  
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show Rugae  
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The action of HCI in the stomach is considered an example of this type of digestion   show
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