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1. NAME 3 of the 6 listed for the ACCESSORY ORGANS OF DIGESTION.

2. CHOLECYSTECTOMY is the removal of the__________.

3. Inflammation of small pouches in the intestines is called___________.

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🍴THE UPPER GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT (UGI)=Mouth, Pharynx, Esophagus, & Stomach
🍴THE LOWER GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT (LGI)=Small and Large Intestine.

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🍴Used when possible after other treatment methods fail.
🍴The gallbladder is removed using several small "Keyhole" incisions.
🍴Uses a LAPROSCOPE which aids in the visualization of the gallbladder.
🍴CHOLANGIOGRAPHY is used in the exploration of the common bile duct using contrast medium and x-ray.

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🍴Diagnostic test using  x-ray and liquid barium suspension.
🍴Also called a BARIUM SWALLOW which is ingested in a UGI series.
🍴Can be used to provide a picture of the stomach for a diagnosis of HIATAL HERNIA.

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Barium Swallow (Barium Esophagram: Anterior-Posterior View)

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🍴Gallstones-A biliary tract calculus or stone varying in size from very small up to 5cm. usual treatment is LITHOTRISPY.
🍴Hiatal Hernia-The upper part of the stomach slips through an opening in the diaphragm possibly resulting in GERD.
🍴Diverticulitis-Inflammation of small pouches formed in the intestines called diverticula. Can cause lack of feces movement in the colon and is painful.

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Physician who specializes in GASTROENTEROLOGY. which is: The branch of medicine focused on the Digestive System & it's disorders. The diseases affecting the Alimentary Canal and it's organs are the focus in this field.

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🍴Main purpose and function is:
A. DIGESTION
B. ABSORPTION
🍴Provides the body with:
A. WATER
B. NUTRIENTS
C. MINERALS

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🍴Carbohydrates-Basic energy source for human cells (includes sugars & starches).
🍴Proteins-Helps build & repair body's tissues.  Contains Enzymes for chemical break down of nutrients.
🍴Lipids/fats-Serve as an energy reserve, regulates hormones, transmits nerve impulses, & transports fat-soluble nutrients

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🍴INGESTION-Begins with oral intake of substances.
🍴DIGESTION-The mechanical and chemical breakdown of food.
🍴ABSORPTION-Digested food molecules pass through the lining of the Small Intestine.
🍴ELIMINATION-Removal of undigested food particles.

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A muscular tube that is lined with mucous membranes that begins in the mouth and ends at the anus.
DIGESTIVE TRACT is another word for the ALIMENTARY CANAL

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The ALIMENTARY CANAL in a grown adult is about 29 feet long!

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🍴Teeth
🍴Tongue
🍴Salivary Glands
🍴Liver
🍴Gallbladder
🍴Pancreas