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What is the function of the gastrointestinal system?
What is the function of the gastrointestinal system?
Which combining form (root) refers to the cheek?
Which combining form (root) refers to the cheek?
What does the combining form 'ile/o' refer to?
What does the combining form 'ile/o' refer to?
Which combining form (root) pertains to the rectum?
Which combining form (root) pertains to the rectum?
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What does the symptomatic term 'aphagia' refer to?
What does the symptomatic term 'aphagia' refer to?
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Study Notes
Gastrointestinal System
- The function of the gastrointestinal system is to break down food into nutrients that can be absorbed and utilized by the body for energy, growth, and repair.
Combining Forms and Roots
- The combining form (root) 'bucc/o' refers to the cheek.
- The combining form 'ile/o' refers to the ileum, which is the lower part of the small intestine.
- The combining form (root) 'rect/o' pertains to the rectum.
- The symptomatic term 'aphagia' refers to a loss of appetite or an inability to swallow.
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Test your knowledge of medical terminology related to the gastrointestinal system with this quiz. Identify the combining forms and examples, and learn about the components and functions of the GIT.
