Anatomy

The lower esophageal sphincter separates the esophagus and the stomach.

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Another name for the gastrointestinal tract is the alimentary tract.

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Small doses of acetaminophen are toxic to the liver, causing damage.

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The liver damage and scarring of severe cirrhosis can be reversed over time.

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Tobacco use and excessive alcohol consumption are two of the probable environmental influences of ...

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Irritable bowel syndrome could be due to laxative abuse.

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If a tooth cavity is NOT taken care of but allowed to progress, the patient's heart valves may become damaged.

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The liver receives 1.5 quarts of blood every minute.

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Salivary amylase digests proteins.

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Cirrhosis A, B, C, D, and E are viruses that damage the liver.

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Cholelithiasis means high cholesterol.

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The pH of chyme is usually 89.

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The liver stores vitamins A, B 12,C, and K.

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The descending colon is the FIRST part of the large intestine.

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The final door of the stomach that needs to open for chyme to travel to the small intestine is the fundus.

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Enzymes ending in "ase" break substances down.

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Directly after leaving the stomach, materials go to the jejunum.

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The stomach can increase its diameter because of rugae.

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The nasopharynx serves double duty as a passageway for food, water, and air.

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The hardest biologically manufactured substance in the body is enamel.

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Canine teeth are transitional teeth.

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The membrane under the tongue is known as the frenulum.

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________ is discharge of purulent material from dental tissue.

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________ is the protrusion of the stomach through the diaphragm and extending into the thoracic cavity.

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________ is an inflammatory condition that is the MOST common chronic liver disease.

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