SCI. (digestive disorders) Flashcards
(12 cards)
1
Q
What is IBS?
A
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
2
Q
acid from inside your
stomach flows up into your esophagus and
throat.
A
Acid reflux
3
Q
What is
GERD?
A
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
4
Q
chronic condition of acid reflux
A
GERD
5
Q
your stools are
loose and watery.
A
Diarrhea
6
Q
sores or lesions that
form in the lining of the stomach or
duodenum caused by Helicobacter pylori
A
Peptic Ulcers
7
Q
stomach and intestines are irritated
and inflamed
A
Gastroenteritis
8
Q
swollen veins in the anus
A
Hemorrhoids
9
Q
problem with passing
stool
A
constipation
10
Q
process of mechanically and
enzymatically breaking down food
A
digestion
11
Q
involves physically breaking
down food
A
Mechanical
12
Q
further degrade the molecular
structure
A
Chemical
