Digestive System review

1. a deficiency of this vitamin causes scurvy
5. this vitamin plays an important role in hemostasis
6. this structure stores and concentrates bile
7. structures within the stomach which allow it to expand in size
9. this structure detoxifies the blood and produces clotting proteins
10. chemical substance that emulsifies fat, so that it can be easily digested
11. visual examination of the sigmoid colon
14. this type of hernia occurs when the top of the stomach enters the thoracic cavity
17. another term/abbreviation for heartburn
20. this type of fat is solid at room temperature
22. the visual examination of the common bile duct
24. this medical term means without an opening
26. the rounded, top part of the stomach
28. the wave-like contractions that move food through the alimentary canal

2. these microscopic structures are found in the small intestine; their capillaries help us to absorb nutrients
3. a deficiency of this vitamin causes rickets
4. chronic liver disorder that occurs more frequently in individuals with alcohol addiction
8. inflammation of the gums
12. this mineral is responsible for helping us maintain BP and fluid balance
13. the majority of absorption and chemical digestion takes place here
15. building blocks of protein
16. this medical term literally means without an appetite
18. this sphincter, located between the stomach and duodenum, is responsible for regulating the speed at which food moves into the small intestine
19. the most powerful (strong) digestive secretions come from this organ
21. found in saliva, this enzyme helps to digest starch
22. the appendix is attached to this large intestine structure
23. this medical term means surgical incision of the abdomen
25. this term means under the tongue; this area contains salivary glands, as well as blood vessels which can also absorb medications
27. this vitamin helps us with our night vision