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where does digestion begin?
- with the salvary glands
- amylase digest starch to glucose
- strepticoxyl- acid
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what is plaque
calcium hardens and calcified (plaque)
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parystalysis
rings of muscle constrict and elongate to move food
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function of stomach
- mechanical digestion
- extremely acidic
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acids in stomach
- hydrochloric acid
- enzyme pepsin - secreted in active form
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bile
emulsified -> digests fats
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hernia
sliding (rolling) where stomach slides or moves into thoracic cavity
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hernia obstruction
protrusion thru abdominal wall or inguinal
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intussusception
telescoping of intestine
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Diverticulosis
twinkee” diet of low residue results in saccular weakenings of intestinal wall
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