digestive system
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function of the digestive system
- the function of the digestive system is to absorb and digest
- digestion is the breakdown of food
how does the digestive system work with other systems
organs of the digestive system
- mouth- to chew up the food to make smaller pieces easier to digest
- esophagus- to deliver the food to the stomach
- stomach- to hold the food while it is being dissolved with stomach acid
- small intestine- to break down food
- colon- to connect the cecum and sigmoid colon
Disorders in the digestive system
chest pains happen when acids in the esophagus can get backed up. The treatment for this is taking medicine temporary, or stronger medicine can have more use.
"9 Common Digestive Conditions From Top to Bottom." EverydayHealth.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 25 Apr. 2016.
Chrons disease
Chron's disease is a long lasting disease that causes the GI tract to be inflamed
"Crohn's Disease." Crohn's Disease. N.p., n.d. Web. 02 May 2016. <http://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/health-topics/digestive-diseases/crohns-disease/Pages/facts.aspx>.
Gastritis
Gastritis is a disease in which the stomach lining becomes inflamed.
"Gastritis." Gastritis. N.p., n.d. Web. 02 May 2016. <http://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/health-topics/digestive-diseases/gastritis/Pages/facts.aspx>.
Medical advances
A medical advance while looking at the digestive system is the endoscope this tool is used for biopsies, it helps with these procedures.
"A Look At Advances in Digestive Health Technology - EMR Daily News." EMR Daily News. N.p., 14 Mar. 2012. Web. 25 Apr. 2016.