The series of rhythmic muscular contractions and relaxations that move the food through the digestive system.

Achlorhydria and hypochlorhydria refer to states where gastric acid levels are either absent or low in the stomach.

Hypochlorhydria and Achlorhydria refer to states where gastric acid levels are either absent or low in the stomach. Hypochlorhydria is a...

Peristalsis is the synchronized or coordinated contraction of the muscles that propel food content through the gastrointestinal (GI) tract to...

Bile is defined as the secretions of the liver that aid in digestion and absorption, and stimulate peristalsis.

Motility is defined as spontaneous movement. It is a term used to describe the motor activity of smooth muscles in the gastrointestinal tract. ...

Fiber is the part of a plant which is not digested. It makes the stools soft.

To do with the stomach.

Disease where the bowel becomes inflamed. Usually refers to ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s Disease.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome or IBS, is a common functional bowel disorder causing abdominal pain, diarrhea or constipation.

Abdominal cramps and diarrhea after consuming milk products. Usually due to difficulty in digesting lactose (milk sugar).

Failure of the intestine to digest or absorb food stuffs leading to diarrhea and malnutrition.

Slime produced in the gut which covers, protects and lubricates the mucosa.

To do with pepsin or digestion.

Reflux is a term used to describe the backwash, for example, of stomach contents into the oesophagus causing heartburn.