Gastrointestinal System: Gastroenterology Flashcards
(51 cards)
Or/o
Mouth
Stomat/o
Mouth
Gingiv/o
Gums
Dent/o
Tooth
Odont/o
Tooth
Gloss/o
Tongue
Lingu/o
Tongue
Gastr/o
Stomach
Esophag/o
Esophagus
Enter/o
Intestines
Duoden/o
Duodenum
The small intestine is divided into three sections: the duodenum, jejunum, and ileum. The duodenum is the first of the three sections. Its name means “twelve” and refers to the fact that its length is about the same as the width of 12 fingers.
Jejun/o
Jejunum
The jejunum is the second of the small intestine’s three sections. Its name means “empty” and refers to the fact that it is found empty during dissections.
Ile/o
Ileum
The ileum is the third of the small intestine’s three sections. Its name means “groin” and refers to the fact that it is located in the lower abdomen.
Col/o
Colon (Large Intestine)
Colon/o
Colon (Large Intestine)
Sigmoid/o
Sigmoid Colon
Rect/o
Rectum
An/o
Anus
Proct/o
Anus and Rectum
The largest gland in the body?
The liver
Bile
A substance in the GI tract that helps break down fat
The pancreas makes chemicals known as?
Enzymes
Breaks apart proteins, fats, and carbohydrates?
Enzymes
Sial/o
Saliva