Digestive System Crossword

When the peritoneum is infected
If bile is stored in the gallbladder for too long or too much water is removed, the cholesterol it contains may crystallize, forming these
As the bile pigments circulate through the body, the tissues become yellow or
Inflammation of the liver
Chronic inflammatory condition where the liver is severely damaged and becomes hard and fibrous
When gastric juice backs up into the esophagus
Inflammation of the esophagus
Structural abnormality where the superior part of the stomach protrudes slightly above the diaphragm
Occurs when the stomach is irritated with things such as bacterial food poisoning, activating the emetic center in the brain
Rare yet serious inflammation of the pancreas resulting from activating of pancreatic enzymes in he pancreatic duct
Impacted teeth that exert pressure and cause pain and must be removed surgically
Cater-like erosion in the mucosa of any part of the GI tract exposed to the HCL and pepsin secretions of the stomach
These are present if bile or pancreatic juice is absent, no fat digestion goes on
When the mucosa protrudes through the colon walls
Condition where the diverticula become inflamed
Any condition that rushes food residue through the large intestine before that organ has had enough time to absorb the water
Results from lack of fiber in the diet, proof bowel habits, and laxative abuse
Results in an excessive metabolic rate
Results in slowed metabolism, obesity, and diminished thought processes
Extremely low body temperature resulting from prolonged exposure to cold