Digestive 2 Flashcards by Meera Patel

Q

Cavity contains the digestive organs

A

Ventral

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Amylase

A

Breaks down carbohydrates

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Lipase

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Breaks down fat

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Lactase

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Breaks down glucose/sugar

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Q

Medical term for rectal bleeding

A

Hematochezia

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Diverticulosis

A

Formation of abnormal pouches in the bowel wall

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Diverticulitis

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Inflammation or infection of abnormal pouches

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Melena

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Dark sticky poop containing partly digested blood

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Stomach

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Break down food and passes it to small intestine

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