Digestive System Crossword

A structure important in swallowing; when enlarged causes snoring.
Pertaining to the tongue.
Refers to the structures around the teeth.
Primary function: transports food from the mouth to the esophagus.
pharyng/o
Primary function: transports food from the pharynx to the stomach.
Difficulty swallowing.
Reflux (backward flow) of gastric acid into the esophagus, resulting in pyrosis or dyspepsia (heartburn). (abbreviation)
Primary function: breaks down food and mixes with digestive fluids (hydrochloric acid, digestive enzymes).
Occurs when the stomach protrudes into the thoracic cavity through an abnormal opening in the diaphragm.
Performed by a gastroenterologist; to view the esophagus and the stomach through a scope.
The urge to vomit
vomiting
extreme vomitting
May be inserted surgically, or a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube may be used for artificial feeding in patients with dysphagia.
Primary function: completes digestion, absorption of most nutrients. Three parts: duodenum, jejunum, ileum
gluten intolerance; resulting in malabsorption of food and diarrhea
Inflammation of the stomach and small intestine from eating substances contaminated with viral or bacterial pathogens.
a chronic condition where the innermost lining of the large intestine becomes inflamed and ulcerated.
a chronic autoimmune disorder where all layers of the gastrointestinal tract, from mouth to anus, become inflamed and ulcerated.
inflamed gallbladder
removal of the gallbladder.
Primary function: secretes bile and enzymes to aid in the digestion of fats. Largest organ; collects glucose from blood and stores it as starch in the form of glycogen.
chronic, progressive scarring of the liver, often due to excessive alcohol intake; can occur due to any type of hepatitis.
abnormal accumulation of serous fluids in abdominal cavity
An excessive accumulation of fat in the body. Weighing more than twice the ideal weight. BMI > 40
inflammation of the tongue
removal of the vermiform appendix; removed when acutely infected to prevent peritonitis which can occur if it ruptures