Terms
Bile (noun) – a bitter greenish-brown alkaline fluid that aids digestion and is secreted by the liver and stored in the gallbladder.
Duodenum (noun) – the first part of the small intestine immediately beyond the stomach, leading to the jejunum.
Gastrointestinal (adjective) – relating to the stomach and the intestines.
Ileum (noun) – the third portion of the small intestine, between the jejunum and the cecum.
Jejunum (noun) – the part of the small intestine between the duodenum and ileum.
Mucosa (noun) – a mucous membrane.
Toxins (noun) – an antigenic poison or venom of plant or animal origin, especially one produced by or derived from microorganisms and causing disease when present at low concentration in the body.