Term
| Gastrointestinal Tract (GI) |
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Definition
| The pathway from the mouth to the anus. Most organs of the GI tract are protected by the peritoneum. |
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Term
| Accessory Digestive Organs |
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Definition
| Organs involved in grinding food or providing digestive secretions. Tongue and teeth, salivary glands, liver, gallbladder, pancreas. |
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Term
| Components of the GI Tract |
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Definition
| Mouth, Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine, Large Intestine(colon), Rectum, Anus |
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Term
| Normal Microbiota of the Esophagus, Stomach, and Duodenum |
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Definition
| Almost free of microbes. Peristalsis and rapid transport of food helps prevent microbial colonization. |
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Term
| Normal Microbiota of the Tongue and Teeth |
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Definition
| Viridans Streptococci are most prevalent. |
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Term
| Normal Microbiota of the Lower Small Intestine and Colon |
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Definition
| Microbiota here are microbial antagonists. Mucous membrane prevents microbes entering the bloodstream. |
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