Masses of lymphatic tissue located on both sides of the oropharynx

The minimally invasive surgery done to remove the gallbladder and stones

The patients teeth are noticeably decayed

Open sore in the lining of the stomach or duodenum

Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis are both forms of _____

Three pairs of __________ surround and empty into the oral cavity

A dentist opens the tooth from above and cleans infected tissue, nerves, and blood vessels, then fills it with material to prevent more infection

The patient is complaining about an acidic fluid coming up into their throat sometimes after eating certain foods

Swollen varicose veins at the lower end of the esophagus

What is the vein called that goes from the small intestine to the liver?

Another word for swallowing

A dentist opens the tooth from above and cleans infected tissue, nerves, and blood vessels, then fills it with material to prevent more infection

The patient is complaining about surges of abdominal pain and bloody stools, the patient said he lost a bet so he drank water from a muddy pond earlier this week

Fat in the feces; frothy, foul-smelling fecal matter

What are gallstones made of?

Name the 3 parts of the small intestine

A periodontist uses a metal instrument to scrape away plaque and tartar from teeth, and any pockets of pus are drained and removed

The patient states they have lost a significant amount of weight, they have constant diarrhea, and severe abdominal pain. The nurse diagnosed him with a fever of 102

Abnormal outpouchings in the intestinal wall of the colon

Explain the relationship between diverticulosis and diverticulitis

Name the 4 parts of the colon

Surgical repair of inguinal hernias

A patient was rushed into ER, report says their chief complaint was vomiting, nausea, and severe abdominal pain before they passed out from shock. You notice there are no bowel sounds or movements upon further examination

This results from the loss of peristalsis so that food cannot pass easily through the esophagus

When you eat food, it enters your oral cavity, along with saliva, what comes next? Go through each part of the digestive system and which organs it passes through (Hint: its a chart in the book)