digestive system

Cards (13)

  • the digestive system takes in, breaks up and digests food, then excretes the waste
  • digestive tract
  • the main organs
  • accessory organs
  • main function of the stomach
    hold and churn food
  • what is the purpose of the small intestine?
    to diffuse nutrients from the food through the walls and let them enter the bloodstream
  • what is the purpose of the large intestine?
    to absorb water and leave behind feces
  • what lines the digestive tract?
    epithelial tissue with goblet cells
  • what do goblet cells do?
    secrete mucus to let food pass smoothly
  • what does the liver do?
    produce enzymes and bile to break down fats
  • what does the pancreas do?
    produce insulin to regulate blood sugar levels
  • what does the gallbladder do?
    make the bile more concentrated
  • common digestive conditions
    • Gastroesophageal reflux disease (acid reflux)
    • Gallstones
    • Celiac disease
    • Crohn's disease (IBD)
    • Ulcerative Colitis (IBD)
    • Irritable Bowel Syndrome
    • Hemorrhoids
    • Diverticulitis
    • Anal Fissure