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1
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What are the solid organs found in the abdominal cavity?

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Liver, Spleen, Pancreas, Kidneys, and Ovaries (in women)

2
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What are the hollow organs found in the abdominal cavity?

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Gallbladder, Stomach, Small Intestine, Large Intestine, and Urinary Bladder

3
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What is the function of the liver during digestion?

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It secretes bile which aids in the digestion of fats

4
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What are the 3 sections of the small intestine?

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Duodenum, Jejunum, and Ileum

5
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What occurs in the duodenum?

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This is where the digestive juices from the pancreas and liver mix together

6
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How does the pancreas aid in digestion?

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It secretes juices that contain enzymes that help break down starches, fats, and proteins. It also releases AMYLASE which is responsible for breaking down starches into sugar

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What is the JEJUNUM’s role in the absorption of digestive products?

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The jejunum makes up most of the surface area of the small intestine and connects the duodenum to the ileum

8
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What happens in the Ileum?

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This is where the proteins, fats, and starches are reduced to amino acids, fatty acids, and simple sugars

9
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What happens to the food that is not broken down in the small intestine?

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It then moves into the colon or large intestine and becomes waste products

10
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What is the name of the rhythmic movement that moves the waste matter through the intestines?

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This is called PERISTALSIS

11
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Does the spleen have digestive system function?

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NO. It is part of the lymphatic system and assists in the filtration of blood, aids in the development of red blood cells, and serves as a blood reservoir. It also produces antibodies

12
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What is the location of the kidneys?

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They lie on the posterior muscular wall of the abdomen behind the peritoneum in the retroperitoneal space

13
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What is an important role of the kidneys?

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They are important in the regulation of acidity and blood pressure

14
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How is the kidney important in blood pressure regulation?

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The kidney’s ability to remove sodium chloride from the body and its excess fluid

15
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What is the most common cause of secondary hypertension?

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KIDNEY DISEASE

16
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How high is blood flow in the kidneys?

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Nearly 20% of the output of blood from the heart passes through the kidneys each minute

17
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What cone shaped collecting area connects the ureter and the kidney?

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RENAL PELVIS

18
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Where is the urethra located in males?

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It passes from the anterior base of the bladder through the penis

19
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Where is the urethra located in females?

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The urethra opens at the front of the vagina

20
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How much urine does the normal adult form daily?

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1.5-2 L of urine

21
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What lines the abdominal cavity?

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PERITONEUM

22
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What does the PARIETAL peritoneum line?

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Abdominal Cavity

23
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What does the VISCERAL peritoneum line?

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It covers the ORGANS

24
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When foreign material cause irritation of the peritoneum, this is called?

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PERITONITIS

25
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What is ACUTE ABDOMEN?

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Medical term for sudden onset of abdominal pain

26
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Peritonitis typically causes paralysis of the muscular contractions that normally propel material through the intestine and can be referred to as…

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ILEUS

27
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In the event of ILEUS, how does the stomach empty itself?

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through EMESIS, or vomiting

28
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Inflammation of the gallbladder is also known as?

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DIVERTICULITIS or CHOLECYSTITIS

29
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What are the two types of nerves that supply the peritoneum?

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PARIETAL and VISCERAL

30
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The nerves that supply the parietal peritoneum come from the same nerves of the spinal cord and therefore can perceive what sensations?

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Pain, Touch, Pressure, Heat, and Cold; these nerves can easily identify and localize a point of irritation

31
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What is the visceral peritoneum supplied by?

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It is supplied by the autonomic nervous system and is stimulated when distention or contraction of the hollow abdominal organs activates the stretch receptors

32
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What is REFERRED PAIN?

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The result of connections between the body’s 2 separate nervous systems ex:pain is perceived in the shoulders or back when it actually occurs in the abdomen

33
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What is PUD?

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Peptic Ulcer Disease: protective layer in stomach and duodenum is eroded and allows acid to eat into the organ over time

34
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Using what kind of drug is a major cause in peptic ulcers?

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NSAIDs Nonsteroidal anti inflammatory drugs

35
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What are the symptoms of peptic ulcers?

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Patients tend to feel burning or gnawing pain in the stomach that diminishes after eating and then reemerges 2-3 hours later; Pain usually starts in the upper abdomen but can be found below the sternum

36
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What if the erosion in ulcers is severe and gastric bleeding occurs?

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It will results in Hematemesis or Melena

37
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What can form and block the outlet from the gallbladder?

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GALLSTONES

38
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What is CHOLECYSTITIS?

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Gallstones can lead to severe inflammation of the gallbladder

39
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In severe cases of cholecystitis, the gallbladder may rupture and this condition presents itself where?

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This will present constant severe pain in the upper right or midabdominal region and may refer to the right upper back, shoulder area, or flank

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When does Cholecystitis present itself?

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Symptoms will occur 30 minutes after a fatty meal and usually at night

41
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What causes PANCREATITIS?

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It can be caused by an obstructing gallstone, alcohol abuse, and other diseases

42
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Where are the pains of pancreatitis found?

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Present in the UPPER LEFT and RIGHT quadrants and can radiate to the back

43
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What are some signs of pancreatitis?

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Nausea and vomiting, abdominal distention, and tenderness

44
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What is APPENDICITIS?

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inflammation or infection in the appendix and is a frequent cause of acute abdomen

45
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What can appendicitis cause?

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It will eventually cause the tissues to die and/or rupture, causing an abscess, peritonitis, or shock

46
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In what location/s does appendicitis occur?

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It centers in the umbilical area but can later localize to the RIGHT LOWER quadrant of the abdomen

47
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What is a classic symptom of appendicitis?

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REBOUND TENDERNESS which is a result of peritoneal irritation

48
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Where does a gastrointestinal hemorrhage occur?

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It can occur in the UPPER or LOWER gastrointestinal tract

49
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What are common causes of bleeding in the lower gastrointestinal tract?

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Bowel inflammation, diverticulitis, and hemorrhoids

50
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What is Esophagitis?

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This occurs when the lining of the esophagus becomes inflamed by infection or from the acids in the stomach

51
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What will the patient complain of when suffering from esophagitis?

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They may report pain with swallowing or the feeling of an object stuck in his or her throat

52
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How do ESOPHAGEAL VARICES occur?

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This happens when the amount of pressure within the blood vessels surrounding the esophagus increases