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Duration of Activity 15 minutes Causes and Effects of Different diseases in Digestive System Read the passage for 5 minutes

and then pick at least 1 or 2 kinds of Digestive System diseases which is common in their community. Each group must present their output in the form of a graphic organizer using a Manila paper.(E.g. Venn diagram, fishbone, tree of knowledge, hamburger or flower)they must include the causes and the effect of these different diseases. Leader will report to the class right after. DIGESTIVE DISORDERS The inflammation of the intestinal tract is the most common ailment due to bacterial or viral infections. The infections are also caused by the parasites of the intestine like tape worm, round worm, thread worm, hook worm, pin worm etc. CONSTIPATION Constipation, costiveness, or irregularity, is a condition of the digestive system where a person (or animal) experiences hard feces that are difficult to egest. It may be extremely painful, and in severe cases (fecal impaction) lead to symptoms of bowel obstruction.Causes of constipation may be dietary, hormonal, anatomical, a side effect of medications (e.g. some painkillers), or an illness or disorder. Treatments consist of changes in dietary and exercise habits, the use of laxatives, and other medical interventions depending on the underlying cause. DIARRHEA WHAT IS DIARRHEA-Diarrhea is loose, watery stools. Diarrhea can cause dehydration, which means the body lacks enough fluid to function properly. CAUSE- Acute diarrhea is usually related to a bacterial, viral, or parasitic infection. Chronic diarrhea is usually related to functional disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome or inflammatory bowel disease SYMPTOMS- Diarrhea may be accompanied by cramping, abdominal pain, bloating, nausea, or an urgent need to use the bathroom. Depending on the cause, a person may have a fever or bloody stools JAUNDICE Jaundice, also known as icterus (attributive adjective: "icteric"), is yellowish discoloration of the skin, conjunctiva (a clear covering over the sclera, or whites of the eyes) and mucous membranes caused by hyperbilirubinemia Nausea/vomiting Nausea and vomiting are symptoms of many other disorders such as digestive disease (gallbladder disease, infections, inflammation of the stomach lining, ulcers, cancers, food poisoning or overeating), brain injury, motion sickness, pregnancy, stress and other factors. While vomiting is often harmless, it may be a sign of a more serious illness. Gastritis Inflammation of the lining of the stomach (may be acute or chronic). It can have many causes, including prolonged use of no steroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs) such as aspirin or ibuprofen, H. pylori infection or alcohol abuse. Symptoms include abdominal pain, belching, bloating, nausea, vomiting and a feeling of fullness or burning. Endoscopy is used to view the stomach lining to check for inflammation and possibly remove a tissue sample for testing. Ulcer an open sore on the lining of the stomach (gastric ulcer) or duodenum (duodenal ulcer). Peptic ulcers occur in areas that come in contact with digestive juices from the stomach. They may be caused or worsened by prolonged use of over-the-counter, no steroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs) such as aspirin or ibuprofen, or by a bacterial infection (H. pylori). (H. pylori infection is usually acquired from contaminated food and water and through person to person spread.) Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) a disorder involving the movement of the bowel (intestines). In IBS, the nerves and muscles in the bowel are overly sensitive. The disorder is most often identified by its symptoms: abdominal pain or discomfort associated with a change in bowel pattern, such as loose or frequent bowel movements, diarrhea or constipation. IBS is a functional disorder, which means the bowel doesnt function correctly (vs. a problem with the structure of the bowel).

12. Place the following structures in order as food passes through the digestive system. Anus Ascending Colon Descending Colon Duodenum Epiglottis Esophageal Sphincter Esophagus Greater Curvature of Stomach Hard Palate Ileum Jejunum Lesser Curvature of Stomach Lower Esophageal Sphincter Pyloric Sphincter Rectum Salivary Glands Soft Palate

Teeth Tongue Upper Esophageal Sphincter Uvula

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