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What does -itis mean?
Inflammation
What are some symptoms of gastroenteritis?
nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
How long is the small intestine?
7 meters
What are the finger like projections called that are in the small intestine?
Villi
What are some causes of hemorrhoids?
pregnancy/child birth, standing for long periods of time
Which organ means gastr-?
stomach
What foods should you AVOID if you have gastroesophogeal reflux disease? (heart burn)
alcohol, fatty foods, chocolate, garlic, spicy foods
What is a peptic ulcer?
a "wound" in the stomach or small intestine
Which organ does Hepatitis effect?
Liver
What is a disease of the large intestine?
cancer, crohn's
What should you eat if you have hemorrhoids?
water, yogurt, kimchi, prunes, broccoli, fruit
What does the large intestine do?
to absorb water and salts from the material that has not been digested as food
Does food pass through the pancreas?
No
What is the main job of the small intestine?
Absorption of nutrients
