ABDOMINAL
GASTROINTESTINAL
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Question
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Gastrointestinal diseases refer to diseases involving which of the following organs?
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esophagus
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intestine
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liver
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mouth
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muscles
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The gastrointestinal tract consists of the oral cavity, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, and large intestine.
Detailed explanation-2: -Gastrointestinal diseases affect the gastrointestinal (GI) tract from the mouth to the anus. There are two types: functional and structural. Some examples include nausea/vomiting, food poisoning, lactose intolerance and diarrhea.
Detailed explanation-3: -The gastrointestinal system includes the mouth, pharynx (throat), esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, rectum, and anus. It also includes the salivary glands, liver, gallbladder, and pancreas, which make digestive juices and enzymes that help the body digest food and liquids.
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