Digestive Flashcards

(30 cards)

1
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Peristalsis

A

Wave like movement that propels food thru digestive system

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2
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Pharynx

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Tube connecting oral to esophagus

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3
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Ruga

A

Ridge or wrinkle in the stomach

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4
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Chyme

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Mix of food, gastric juices, and hydrochloride acid in the stomach

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5
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Pyloric sphincter

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Sphincter located between stomach and 1st part of smaller intestine

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6
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Ileum

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Part of intestine, located between jejunum and cecum

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7
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Leukplakia

A

Condition of white patches on lip and buccal mucosa often with tobacco use

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GERD

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Backward flow of contents of stomach to esophagus due to inability for the LeS to contract

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9
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Peptic ulcer diease

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Erosion of proctectal uclsosal lining of the stomach or duetomun

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10
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Diverticulosis

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Development of pouches in the colon

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Ulcerative colitis

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Chronic inflammation of the colon and rectum with bouts of profuse diarrhea

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12
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Polyp

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Benign growth can occur in intestines

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13
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Defecation

A

Bowel movements

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14
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Pancreas

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Organ located in epigastric region, produces hormones and enzymes for digestion of carbs, proteins and lipids

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15
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Hematemesis

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Blood in vomiting

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16
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Irritable bowel syndrome

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Abnormal increase in the activity of the small and large intestines, leads to diarrhea and flatus

17
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Cleft pallet

A

Failure of pallet to close during embryonic development, and creates opening of mouth

18
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Enema

A

Introduction of a solution into rectum for medical and hygienic reasons

19
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Chokedocholithiasis

A

Presence of stones in common bile duct

20
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Pyloric stenosis

A

Narrowing of the muscle between stomach and duodenum

21
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A smart carb

22
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Cholesterol

A

Waxy substance found in blood

23
Q

Vitamin c

A

Is not fat soluble

24
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Fatty fish and fortified milk contain

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Bleeding can be caused
Vitamin k deficiency
26
My plate guidelines consume
Less saturated fat, sodium, and added sugar. Fill half the plate with fruits and veggies, eat whole grains for every 1/2 grains intake have low fast or fat free milk products
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Kidney disease and hypertension
Require low sodium diet
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Complete protein foods include
Eggs, diary products, quinoa and chia seeds, meat, fish, and polity
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Calorie
Unite measures how much energy is in particular food
30
Water makes up
2/3s I’d body weight and basis for fluids in body