The Gastrointestinal System - GI Disorders and Treatments - Flash Cards
1
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Digestion
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The Process of physical and chemical breakdown of food
2
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Peristalsis
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The process of contraction and relaxation of muscles to move food along the gastrointestinal tract
3
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Peritoneal Cavity
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The hollow space present between the parietal (outer) and visceral (inner) peritoneum membranes
4
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Antihypertensive
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A medication used to treat hypertension or blood pressure
