| A | B |
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| Digestion | the process of changing complex solid foods into simple forms that can be absorbed by the body cells |
| Peritoneum | a serous double membrane linig the abdominal cavity |
| Mouth | the oral caity of the body |
| Tongue | a bundle of skeletal muscles lying in many different planes |
| Salivary Gland | secretes saliva that softens, lubricate, and dissolves food. |
| Teeth | cuts and shreds food |
| Gums | fleshy tissue covered with a mucus membrane that supports and protects the teeth |
| Esophagus | a muscular tube that extends from the throat to the cardiac sphincter |
| Stomach | food storage |
| Gastric Glands | located in the mucosal lining, that secrete pepsogin, mucus,and hydrochloric acid |
| Small Intestine | a coiled portion of the digestive system that contains the duodenum, the jejunum,and the ileum |
| Pancreas | a feather-shaped organ that produces diestive juices, insulin and glucagon |
| Liver | manufactures bile, plasma protien and prepares urea |
| Gallbladder | stores and concentrates bile |
| Large Intestine | another name for the colon |
| Colon | absorbs water and contains normal flora that synthesizes B-complex vitamins and vitamin K |
| Rectum | opens exteriorly to the rectum |
| Defecation | the reflex triggered when the rectum becomes distented, resulting in emptying of the bowels |
| Heartburn | backflow of acidic gastric juices into the lower end of the esophagus |
| Appendicitis | inflammation of the vermiform appendix |
| Hepatitis | Inflammation of the liver that has five classification |
| Hiatal Hernia | stomach protrudes above the diaphragm through the esophageal opening |
| Peptic ulcer | lesions in the stomach that are caused by bacteria,H |
| Gallstones | collection of crystallized cholestrol that may block the bile duct |
| Diarrhea | loose, watery, frequent bowel movements |
| Constpation | the colon absorbs excessive water from the feces, rendering them dry and hard |
