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DIGESTIVE SYSTEM

Across
inflammation of the liver
An organ in the abdominal cavity with two roles. The first is an exocrine role: to produce digestive enzymes and bicarbonate, which are delivered to the small intestine via the pancreatic duct. The second is an endocrine role: to secrete insulin and glucagon into the bloodstream to help regulate blood glucose levels.
the part of the large intestine that ascends from the cecum to the transverse colon
an S-shaped structure that continues from the descending colon above and joins with the rectum below
where digestion begins
protrusion of a part of the stomach upward through the opening in the diaphragm
gastroesophageal reflux disease
a group of metabolic disorders characterized by hyperglycemia resulting from defects in insulin secretion, insulin action, or both
dilated, engorged veins in the lining of the rectum
Middle portion of the small intestine
Last segment; extends to Cecum of large intestine
inflammation of the pancreas
A substance produced by the liver that breaks up fat particles.
A muscular tube that connects the mouth to the stomach.
portion of the colon that extends downward from the transverse colon
Down
A muscular opening at the end of the rectum through which waste material is eliminated from the body
bad breath
blind pouch hanging from the cecum; it's purpose is unknown
inflammation of the appendix
chronic degenerative disease of the liver
inflammation of the stomach and intestines
large muscular sac that continues the mechanical and chemical digestion of food
A muscular sac attached to the liver that secretes bile and stores it until needed for digestion
are formed due to an imbalance in the concentration of the cholesterol and the bile salts in the bile, as a result, bile salts are no more in suspension. Precipitation of the salts or cholesterol leads to gall stone formation.
protrusion of a part of the stomach upward through the opening in the diaphragm
inflammation of the diverticula
Partially digested, semi-liquid food mixed with digestive enzymes and acids in the stomach.
the middle part of the large intestine, passing across the abdomen from right to left below the stomach.
open sore in the lining of the stomach or duodenum
A short tube at the end of the large intestine where waste material is compressed into a solid form before being eliminated
produces bile and filters toxins in the blood