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what is an antidiuretic hormone?
helps renal tubules reabsorb urine into the bloodstream -
calic/o, cali/o
calyx (cup shaped) -
liver function tests
tests for bilirubin and enzymes in blood -
lower gastrointestinal series
x-ray images of the colon and rectum obtained after injection of barium into rectum -
upper intestinal series
x-ray images of the esophagus, stomach and small intestine obtained after a barium swallow -
gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
solids and fluids return to the mouth from the stomach, heartburn is a large factor -
irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
group of GI symptoms, but without abnormalities in the intestines -
new surgical connection between structures or organs
anastomosis -
incision of the common bile duct
choledochectomy -
what is contained in the cranial cavity?
brain, pituitary gland
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