Epiglottis Research Paper

Digestive system function

Your digestive system is uniquely constructed to perform its specialized function of turning food into the energy you need to survive and packaging the residue for waste disposal.(1)

Digestive system organs

Mouth

The mouth is where the digestive system begins. Start the process of digestion by enzymes released into the mouth

Epiglottis

The epiglottis is a small piece of tissue that covers the opening of the larynx.

Gallbladder

The gallbladder is a small organ where bile is stored. The gallbladder release bile into the duodenum to digest fats in the food that you eat.

Small Intestine because of its width its called small intestine, not its length. It's actually much longer than the large intestine. The small and large

Yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes.May result from blockage of the channel draining bile from the liver into the intestines or excessive breakdown of red blood cells. Hemoglobin from destroyed RBCs is broken down, and in part, ends up in bile secretions

Diverticulosis/diverticulitis – Small pouches may form along the walls of the large intestine called diverticuli which if symptomatic, causing discomfort to the patient, is called diverticulosis. These may collect and not be able to empty fecal material which can lead to inflammation, diverticulitis..(2)

Cirrhosis – Literally, “orange-yellow” in Greek. A degenerative disease of the liver that often develops in chronic alcoholics, but can have other causes. The name refers to the gross appearance of the organ.

Portal hypertension – A possibility complication of chronic alcoholism resulting in liver damage and obstruction of venous blood flow through the liver. The high blood pressure in the veins between the gastrointestinal system and liver can causes engorgement of veins around the

The thinning, swollen veins are at danger of tearing give rise to in severe, possibly deadly, bleeding

Dysphagia – hardness of swallowing May be regarding to GERD, esophageal tumor or other causes

Crohn’s Disease – A chronic inflammatory illness mostly of the bowel. specific X-rays and tests are needed to distinguish Crohn’s from other diseases with similar symptomsThe typical symptoms are abdominal pain, weight loss, diarrhea. There may also be rectal bleeding that can lead to