1. THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM SADE BUFORD CHAP 8 PRESENTATION Professor Rashidah Abdullah

4. COLONOSCOPY Colonoscopy exposes inflamed tissue, abnormal growths, ulcers, and bleeding. Polyps and small removed during this procedure.

6. HEMATOCHEZIA The Presence of Bright Red Blood in a person’s Stool. Caused by bleeding tumors or polyps. An Obstruction within the bowels Improper Blood flow inside the bowels

7. HEMATOCHEZIA Can be a sign of Cancer. Symptoms may vary. Actual cause must be diagnosed by a physician.

8. CACHEXIA Weight Loss and general wasting as a result of a Chronic Disease. A Nutritional Disease. Causes a decrease in muscle mass and fat tissues. Causes Weakness and Fatigue

9. CACHEXIA Causes painful muscle spasms and involuntary twitching Often seen in late stages of cancer and AIDS A large contributory factor in ones death

11. LAVAGE A Therapeutic Procedure Using a Nasogastric tube to wash away stomach contents Commonly used in poison, drug and alcohol overdose

12. LAVAGE Involves the repeated injection of water through tubing until return is clear. Reduces toxicity by preventing digestion

14. CONCLUSION The Digestive System is necessary for many body functions It is very important to eat well to promote healthy digestion. Be Kind to Your Colon