stomach shtuff Flashcards
(9 cards)
1
Q
what is a sphincter?
A
a ring of muscle that acts as a valve
1
Q
what is happening when you get heartburn?
A
failure of the sphincter; stomach contents move from the stomach into the esophagus
2
Q
what is bile?
A
produced by the liver and stored in the gallbladder; emulsifies fat
3
Q
what is pancreatic amylase?
A
digests carbs; produced by the pancreas; secreted into the duodenum
4
Q
where is the pancreas?
A
behind the stomach
5
Q
what is included in the large intestine?
A
the cecum, colon, rectum, and anus
6
Q
what is the cecum?
A
first portion of large intestine
7
Q
what is the appendix?
A
a projection off of the cecum, fights infections
8
Q
what is appendicitis?
A
inflamed appendix, often due to infection
