| A | B |
|---|
| Absorption | Nutrient uptake Function of Digestive System |
| Aliment/o | To nourish |
| An/o | Anus |
| Anabolism | Process of building up complex proteins from simple materials |
| Append/o; appendic/o | Appendix |
| Appendix | Accessory organ between the Ileum and the Cecum |
| Ascending Colon | Large Intestine in Upper and Lower Right Quadrant |
| Body | Middle part of stomach |
| Cardiac Sphincter | Valve that allows entry to the stomach |
| Catabolism | Process of breaking down food & releasing energy |
| Cecum | 1st part of the large intestine (of 5) |
| Chol/e | Bile or Gall |
| Cholecyst / o | Gall bladder |
| Col/o or Colon/o | Large Intestine |
| Cyst/o | Cyst or Sac |
| Decidu/o | Shedding |
| Dent/i | Teeth |
| Descending Colon | Large Intestine in Upper and Lower Left Quadrant |
| Digestion | Food breakdown Function of Digestive System |
| Digestive System (A) | Alimentary Canal |
| Digestive System (G) | Gastrointestinal Tract |
| Duoden/o | Duodenum |
| Duodenum | 1st part of the small intestine (of 3) |
| Emesis | Vomit |
| Emulsification | Breaking food down into smaller particles |
| Enter/o | Small Intestine |
| Epiglottis | Flap of cartilage allowing entry to pharynx & trachea |
| Esophag/o | Esophagus |
| Esophagus | Gullet, extends from tongue to stomach |
| Fundus | Upper part of stomach |
| Gallbladder | Stores Bile |
| Gastr/o | Stomach |
| Gingiv/o | Gum |
| Gloss/o; Lingu/o | Tongue |
| Hema/o | Blood |
| Hepat/o | Liver |
| Hydrochloric Acid | Stomach acid |
| Ile/o | Ileum |
| Ileum | 3rd part of the small intestine (of 3) |
| Lith/o | Stone |
| Pancreat/o | Pancreas |
| Pharyng / o | Pharynx (throat) |
| Proct/o | Anus or Rectum |
| Sigmoid Colon | 5th part of the large intestine (of 5) |
| Sphincter | Ring of muscles to allow opening and closing |
| Trachea | Windpipe |
| Transverse Colon | Large Intestine In Left Upper and Right Upper Quadrant |
