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| Passage of a substance into or across a blood vessel or membrane. |
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| Enzymes of the microvilli that break down double sugars into simple sugars and complete protein digestion |
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| An intetinal hormone that stimulates gallbladder contraction and pancreatic juice release. |
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| Too much water is absorbed and the stool becomes difficult and hard to pass |
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| The elimination of the contents of the bowels. |
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| A condition in which the diverticula of the colon become inflammed |
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| A condition where mucosa protrudes through the colon walls |
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| Inflammation of the esophagus |
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Material discharged from the bowel composed of food residue,
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| Thin, clear colorless acidic fluid secreted by the stomach glands and active in promoting digestion. |
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| A hormone that stimulates gastric secretion., especially hydrochloric acid release |
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| Gastric juice backs up in the esophagus and causes pain. |
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| A structural abnormality in Which the superior part of the stomach protrudes slightly above the diaphragm |
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| Taking food into the digestive tract |
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| A rare but extremely serious inflammation of the pancreas that results from activation of pancreatic enzymes in the pancreatic duct. |
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| An enzyme capable of digesting proteins in an acid PH. |
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| The waves of contraction seen in tubelike organs; propels substances along the tract. |
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| The process that moves food through the alimentary canal and includes swallowing and peristalsis. |
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| A hormone Released into the bloodstream by the duodenum to stimulate secretion by the liver and pancreas. |
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| Propels foodstuff through the small intestine. |
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