2. Upper Digestive Tract (A) Discuss the stomach and include one usual abnormal finding (B) Discuss the esophagus and include one usual abnormal finding (C) Discuss the components of the "Moth" and include one usual abnormal finding (D) Discuss the tongue and include one usual abnormal finding
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- The stomach is a muscular organ located on the left side of the upper abdomen. It receives food from the esophagus and secretes acid and enzymes to digest food. The stomach muscles contract periodically, churning food to enhance digestion. - One usual abnormal Show more…
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