the digestive system
The digestive system processes food, extracts nutrients from it, and eliminates the waste. The major organs of the and system are the tongue, teeth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, liver, pancreas, gallbladder, small intestine, large intestine, and the appendix.
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diseases of the digestive systemGastroesophageal Reflux: food leaks backwards from the stomach into the esophagus, causes irritation in esophagus, can result in esophagitis from too much acid in the esophagus
Appendicitis: inflammation of the appendix, if not treated can be deadly Lactose Intolerance: small intestine does not make enough lactase to digest lactose Below are images of these diseases. |
the respiratory system
The respiratory system supplies the blood with oxygen in order for the blood to deliver oxygen to the body. The major functions of the system are the trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, alveoli, lungs, diaphragm.
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diseases of the respiratory systemBronchitis: inflammation of the lining of the bronchial tubes
Influenza: infection of the nose, throat, and lungs Asthma: disorder that causes the airways of the lungs to swell and narrow |