Across
- 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
Down
- 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