Digestive system terms

The wave-like muscle contractions that move food through the digestive tract.

A digestive fluid produced by the liver that helps break down fats.

The removal of undigested food and waste from the body.

The widest part where the small intestine joins the large intestine

The intake of food into the mouth.

The process where nutrients from digested food are taken into the bloodstream.

A mental condition where individuals restrict food intake in fear of gaining weight. This causes extreme weight loss and nutritional deficiencies.

A soft, chewed mass of food that is swallowed and travels down the esophagus.

Frequent, loose, or watery stools caused by infections, food intolerance, spoiled food or digestive disorders.

Sores that form on the lining of the stomach or small intestine due to excessive acid or bacterial infection.

The process of breaking down food into smaller, absorbable components.

Chronic disease where healthy liver tissue is replaced with scar tissue  liver dysfunction. Causes: long-term alcohol abuse, hepatitis infections, or fatty liver disease.