Stool color that is a sign that bleeding is occurring in Lower Gastrointestinal tract (i.e. colon or rectum); colon cancer and/or colitis may result; Consumption of beets may also lead to this type of stool

Color of stool due to normal bacteria, which line the intestinal tract; normal conditions arise in the body

Color of stool that is a sign that food is moving too quickly down intestinal tract (ex: diarrhea); bile does not have ability to break down food completely; antibiotic & laxative use can lead to this type of stool

Color of stool that is a sign of Internal Bleeding found in the upper gastrointestinal tract such as the stomach and/or small intestinge; Iron pills, meat, broccoli, and dark vegetables may lead to this condition

There are no particular foods that lead to this type of stool; individuals with Crohn's disease (autoimmune disease of gastrointestinal tract) have signs of excessive amounts of this fluid leaving the G.I. tract

Color of stool indicating that intestines are unable to breakdown oily foods; a result of excess fat found in stool/malabsorption disorder; Breast fed infants and individuals with Celiac disease may experience this stool; stool may float ata times and have strong odor

The GI tract is about ___________ long

Which of the following is NOT an Accessory Organ?

Peristalsis occurs in the ____________ step of the digestive system

The cardiac sphincter, the fundic, the body, & the pyloric sphincter are all parts of the ______________.

The organ responsible for mastication is ___________

Chewing is also known as ___________, while swallowing is called ______________.

Insulin & Glucagon are released by the ______________.

The organ responsible for the re-absorption of water is called the _____________.

The elimination of indigestible substances from the body is called

Where starch digestion begins

The cecum, colon, and rectum are a part of this organ

Contains bacteria to aid in digestion

Cartilage based flap that separates the digestive, as well as the respiratory system

Peristalsis in this area pushes the food bolus down

Where the majority of nutrients are absorbed

Breaks down drugs and detoxifies the blood