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Yes, appendicitis is an inflammation of the appendix, which is a small pouch connected to the large intestine in the digestive tract. It can occur when the appendix becomes blocked, leading to infection. This blockage can be caused by various factors, including fecal matter, foreign bodies, or cancer, resulting in bacterial overgrowth and inflammation. If left untreated, appendicitis can lead to serious complications, such as a ruptured appendix, which can infect the surrounding abdominal cavity.
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What gastrointestinal disorders require emergency surgery?
bleeding in the digestive tract, obstructions, appendicitis and inflammation of the lining of the abdomen. Pediatric emergency surgery includes birth defects of the heart
What is the last part of the digestive tract?
The anus is the last part of the digestive tract.
What is the wavelike movement of the digestive tract?
That wavelike movement of the digestive tract is known as peristalsis.
Do the liver and pancreas lay in the digestive tract?
The digestive tract consists of the mouth, the throat, the stomach, the intestines, the rectum, and the anus. The liver and pancreas are attached to the digestive tract by the means of tubes, so they can supply their own digestive fluids and enzymes, however they do not lay within the digestive tract.
Where is water absorbed in the digestive tract?
Water is primarily absorbed in the small intestine of the digestive tract.
Where does food pass in the digestive system?
The Digestive Tract
The digestive system is also known as?
the digestive tract
Where does the microflora grow in the digestive tract?
E. coli bacteria grow in the digestive tract.
What are the 5 common ailments of the digestive system and its prevention?
appendicitis-the appendix
What are the names of all parts of the digestive system?
the parts are: mouth, tongue, palate, bolus, teeth, espigolthis, esophagus, stomach, pancreas, gallbladder, liver, small intestine large intestine. if u don't feel satisfied u may look at WWW.encyclopedia.com
What body party start with the letter c?
Cornea of the eyes Caecum in the digestive tract Colon in the digestive tract
What are the nutrients that moves through the digestive tract?
Fiber is the nutrient that helps move food through the digestive tract. It provides bulk, which activates the stretch receptors in the muscles of the digestive tract, stimulating them to activity.
