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Daven Genesis Encabo posted an update in the group
Mt 13 DD (LEC) – Year Level 1 9 months, 3 weeks ago The Digestive System
Mouth and mouth cavity – where food enters, chewed, and mixed with saliva to start digestion
Tooth decay – damage to teeth from bacteria and sugarPharynx – passageway for food from the mouth to the esophagus
Pharyngitis – infection causing sore throatOesophagus – tube that carries food from the pharynx to the stomach
Acid reflux (GERD) – stomach acid moves up and causes heartburnLiver – makes bile to help digest fats and cleans toxins from the blood
Hepatitis – inflammation of the liver caused by a virusGallbladder – stores bile and releases it into the small intestine
Gallstones – hard deposits that block bile flowStomach – breaks down food with acid and enzymes
Gastritis – irritation of the stomach liningPancreas – produces digestive enzymes and insulin for blood sugar control
Pancreatitis – inflammation of the pancreasSmall intestine – absorbs nutrients from digested food
Celiac disease – immune reaction to gluten damages the small intestineLarge intestine – absorbs water and forms solid waste (stool)
Colitis – inflammation of the colonRectum – stores stool before it leaves the body
Hemorrhoids – swollen veins in the rectumAnus – opening where stool leaves the body
Anal fissure – small tear causing pain and bleeding