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CH19 Vocab Flashcards

1
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An acute inflammation of the peritoneum

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Peritonitis

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2
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all traces of pulp tissue are removed from the pulp cavity and root canals of a badly diseased tooth

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Root canal therapy

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3
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Stomach contents can back up (reflux) into the lower esophagus

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GERD

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4
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Forcible expulsion of the contents of the upper GI tract through the mouth

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Vomiting

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5
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fatal disease affecting people over 50 years of age of the pancreatic

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Pancreatic cancer

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6
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crystallized components of bile; cause obstruction to bile flow

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Gallstones

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7
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Shock-wave therapy that smashes the gallstones into small particles

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Lithotripsy

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8
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the removal of the gallbladder and its contents

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Cholecystectomy

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9
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Undigested lactose in chyme retains fluid in the feces

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Lactose intolerance

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10
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Slow-developing benign growths that arise from the mucosa of the large intestine

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Polyps in the colon

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11
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An increase in the frequency, volume, and fluid content of the feces caused by increased motility of and decreased absorption by the intestines

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Diarrhea

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12
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Infrequent or difficult defecation caused by decreased motility of the intestines

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Constipation

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13
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The medical speciality that deals with the structure, function, diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the stomach and intestines

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Gastroenterology

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14
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Indigestible plant substances found in fruit, veggies, beans, grains

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Dietary fiber

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15
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Structural parts of plants that do not dissolve in water

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Insoluble fiber

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16
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dissolves in water; forms gel that slows passage thru tract

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Soluble fiber

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17
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Tooth decay (demineralization of enamel and dentin)

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Dental caries

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18
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Conditions characterized by inflammation and degeneration gums, bone, periodontal ligament, and cementum

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Periodontal disease

19
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5-10% of the U.S. population develop this

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PUD

20
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A craterlike lesion in a membrane

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Ulcer

21
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Ulcers developed in areas of GI tract exposed to acidic gastric juice

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Peptic ulcer

22
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Inflammation of the appendix

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Appendicitis

23
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Amount deadliest of cancers; caused by inherited disposition, alcohol, animal fat & protein

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Colorectal cancer

24
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Development of saclike outpouchings of the wall of the colon

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Diverticulosis

25
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Inflammation associated with diverticulosis

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Diverticulitis

26
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Inflammation of the liver caused by drugs, viruses and chemicals

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Hepatitis

27
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Spread by fecal contamination (fecal-oral route); not lasting damage

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Hepatitis A

28
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Spread by sexual contact and contaminated syringes/transfusion equipment; saliva or tears

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Hepatitis B

29
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Spread by blood transfusions; can cause liver cancer and cirrhosis

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Hepatitis C

30
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Spread like B; person must have B to contract

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Hepatitis D

31
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Spread like A; very death rate in pregnant women

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Hepatitis E

32
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Chronic disorder by self induced weight loss, negative perception of body image, and physiological changes from nutrition depletion

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Anorexia nervosa

33
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A disorder characterized by overreacting at least twice a week followed by self inducing vomiting, vigorous exercise

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Bulimia

34
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Painful ulcer on the mucous membrane of the mouth; females > males

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Canker sore

35
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Autoimmune inflammation of the gallbladder

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Cholecystitis

36
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Distorted or scarred liver as a result of hepatitis, alcoholism, chemicals, parasites

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Cirrhosis

37
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Diversion of the fecal stream through an opening in the colon; surgical “stoma”

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Colostomy

38
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Disorder that exists in two forms: Crohn’s or ulcerative colitis

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Inflammatory bowel disease

39
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Inflammation of the GI tract that may extend from the mucosa through the serosa

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Crohn’s disease

40
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Inflammation of the mucosa of the GI tract; large intestine and rectal bleeding

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Ulcerative colitis

41
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Disease of the entire GI tract; reacts to stress by developing symptoms associated with diarrhea or constipation

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Irritable bowel syndrome

42
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Condition in which the surfaces of the maxillary and mandibular teeth fit together poorly

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Malocclusion

43
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Discomfort characterized by a loss of appetite and sensation of impending vomit

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Nausea

44
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Infectious disease of the GI tract resulting in loose, urgent bowel movements

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Traveler’s diarrhea

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