Cristian Zahir Torres Gallegos VVL2
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Description
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duodenum
The first part of the small
intestine immediately beyond
the
stomach, where the initial phase
of digestion occurs.
The absorption of vitamins,
minerals and other
nutrients begins in the
duodenum
large intestine
The portion of the digestive
system most responsible for
absorption of water from the
indigestible residue of food.
Age increases the chances
of developing polyps in the
large intestine.
salivary gland
Glands in the mouth that
produce saliva, which begins the
process of digestion.
Malfunctioning salivary
glands produce less saliva,
which causes dry mouth
and cavities.
gullet
The passage by which food
passes from the mouth to the
stomach; the esophagus.
I open my mouth as the
doctor examines my gullet.
rectum
Your rectum is at the end of your
colon and on the other side of
your anal canal.
his is where your poop collects
just before it's ready to come
out.
Rectal problems are
common. They include
hemorrhoids, abscesses,
incontinence and cancer.
stomach
A muscular organ that receives
food from the esophagus,
secretes
acid and enzymes, and begins
the digestion process.
Cris raised his hand and my
stomach turned.
pancreas
A large gland behind the
stomach which secretes digestive
enzymes into the duodenum
In the pancreas it regulates
insulin secretion
appendix
A tube-shaped sac attached to
and opening into the lower end
of the large intestine in humans
and some other mammals
He died of a ruptured
appendix at the time of the
operation.
gall bladder
A small organ that stores bile
produced by the liver and
releases it into the small
intestine to aid in fat digestion.
Gallstones do not cause
symptoms, but they can
block the flow of bile from
the gallbladder and cause
pain (biliary colic) or
inflammation.
caecum
Absorb electrolytes and fluid
from the small intestinal content
The cecum can suffer from
several diseases, such as:
