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what would happen if saliva was not produced

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  • would be very hard/ impossible to swallow
  • starch would not be converted into maltose
  • bad oral hygiene
  • no lysozyme
  • would be hard to taste
  • no food dissolved
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define gingivitis

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inflammation of the gums

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define halitosis

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bad breath

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state the location and function of the epiglottis

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leaf shaped flap of cartilage located behind the tongue at the top of the larynx
main function is to seal the trachea during eating so that food isn’t inhaled

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define dysphagia

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difficulty swallowing

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name the exit and entry structures of the stomach

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  • bolus enters the stomach through the lower esophageal sphincter
  • chyme exits the stomach through the pyloric sphincter
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state the major function of the stomach

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  • secrets acid and enzymes that digest food
  • acts as a temporary storage tank
  • compresses, kneads and mixes food with gastric juices to become chyme
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state the function of intestinal juices

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hydrochloric acid (HCI)- kills microbes H+ ions are actively pumped into the lumen by proton pumps
mucus- protects stomach wall from being damaged by the HCI
gastric enzymes- pepsin begins the chemical digestion of proteins

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state the pH level of the stomach and explain why it should be this level

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pH-2 needs to be acidic enough to kill bacteria

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describe the homeostatic imbalance that can occur with prolonged or severe vomiting

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excess vomiting can cause dehydration and disrupt the electrolyte and pH balance
As acid is lost the blood becomes more alkaline

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what are the 6 digestive processes

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  1. ingestion
  2. motility
  3. secretion
  4. digestion
  5. absorption
  6. secretion
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describe ingestion

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taking food into the mouth, chewing and swallowing

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describe digestion

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the breakdown of large insoluble molecules into small soluble ones through both chemical and mechanical digestion

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describe motility

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movement by the muscularis component of the digestive tube, including mechanical digestion e.g. peristalsis and segmentation

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describe secretion (digestive process)

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release of digestive juices that facilitates digestion. some digestive organs secrete endocrine hormones to regulate digestion or metabolism of nutrients

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describe absorption (digestive process)

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movement of digestive nutrients through GI mucosa and into the internal environment

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describe elimination (digestive process)

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excretion of residues of the digestive system (feces) from the rectum, through the anus, defecation

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name the 4 layers of the digestive tract in the correct sequence from inner-most to outer layer

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  1. mucosa
  2. submucosa
  3. muscularis
  4. serosa
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describe mucosa layer

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innermost layer of the digestive tract facing the lumen of the tube.
function is to secrete mucus, digestive enzymes and hormones. absorbs products of digestion and protects against disease
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describe the submucosa layer

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areolar connective tissue layer that binds mucosa to muscularis, contains blood and lymphatic vessels to receive absorbed nutrients and nerves to control the gi tract.
forms the submucosal plexus
function to regulate digestive tract movement/ secretion

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state two situations that impact on the functioning of the defecation reflex

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  1. diarrhoea

2. spinal injury

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describe the defecation reflex using components of the reflex arc

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stimulus: initiated when rectum is distended
control center: in the sacral spinal cord
action of effector: lower colon and rectal wall contracts internal and sphincter relaxes
aided by voluntary contraction of diaphragm and abdominal muscles and relaxation of external anal sphincter

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name the main nerve involved in regulating the digestive system

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vagus nerve

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what is the autonomic nervous system that stimulates the digestive system

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parasympathetic nervous system

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what is the gastroileal reflex
stomach descends and stimulates peristalsis in the small intestine which delivers that content to cecum
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what is the gastrocolic reflex
stimulates mass peristalsis in colon which is initiated when the stomach is descended
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describe the mechanical movements of the small intestine
peristalsis: sequencinal contraction and relaxation of smooth muscle to propel chyme through digestive tract segmentation: contraction of alternating sections of the small intestine to mix chyme and maximise digestion and absorption
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name the 4 structural features of the small intestine and state the overall function of these features
circular folds: 1cm deep folds force chyme to spiral through the lumen, slow its movement and allowing more time for absorption villi: finger like projections of the mucosa which contain blood capillaries and lacteals (for fat absorption) microvilli: tiny projections of plasma membrane of the cells surface of villi for secretion of intestinal enzyme and absorption
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name the 3 sections of the small intestine in order
1. duodenum 2. jejunum 3. ileum
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describe the 2 functions of the small intestine
1. absorption | 2. secretion of enzymes
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describe the major nursing consideration relating to the dysfunction (or disease) of the small intestine
peptic ulcers dehydration/ malnutrition due to lack of absorption of nutrients weight loss low appetite
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state function of intestinal juice
contains hormones, digestive enzymes, mucus, substances to neutralize HCL from stomach and pepsin which digests polypeptides into amino acids
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describe the order of the large intestine
chyme enters via the ileocecal sphincter 1. cecum 2. ascending colon 3. transverse colon 4. descending colon 5. sigmoid colon 6. rectum 7. anus
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state the 4 functions of the large intestine
1: absorption of water, ions and vitamins 2. movement of contents of colon to rectum 3. production of vitamin k and some b vitamins by bacteria 4. formation of feces and defecation
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describe the mechanical movements of the large intestine
- peristalsis - haustral churning, relaxed pouches are filled and then contracted to move chyme to next haustra - mass peristalsis, strong peristalsis strong peristaltic waves beginning in the mid transverse colon to quickly move the contants towards the recum
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describe the location of the appendix
RLQ/ right iliac region
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health risks associated with tooth and gum disease
cavaties plaque gums become red, sore swollen and bleed causes chronic inflammation which increases risk of heart disease and stroke
38
state 2 functions of the tongue
1. chewing food into smaller pieces making them easier to digest 2. releases saliva which contains enzymes that help break up food
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state 2 functions of saliva
softens moistens and dissolves food | cleans mouth and teeth
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2 situations that would reduce production of saliva
1. dehydration | 2. side effects of medication
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what are 4 contents of saliva and functions of each
water; dissolves food to begin the digestive process and stimulates taste buds salivary amylase: digests starch to maltose mucus: lubricates food for movement and swallowing lysozyme: helps destroy bacteria
42
describe the anatomical position of the liver
occupies most of the right hypochondriac and epigastric region posterior to the ribs left lobe is in the left hypochondriac region
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state the 7 functions for the liver
1. bile production 2. phagocytosis 3. processing nutrients 4. storage 5. formation of blood components 6. detoxification of alcohol and drugs 7. heat production
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state the function of the stellate reticuloendothelial (kupffer's) cells
forms part of the sinusoid walls and are hepatic macrophages which remove debris like bacteria and worn out blood cells from the blood as it flows past
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name the functional cells of the liver and describe what they do
- hepatocytes are liver cells which are arranged in rows - hepatocytes contains large amounts of RER, SER, golgi complexes and mitochondria - the hepatocytes produce 500-1000mls bile/day
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name the cells that produce bile
hepatocytes produce bile when there is fatty chyme in the GI tract
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describe the pathway of bile from the liver to the duodenum
``` right/ left hepatic duct common hepatic duct cystic duct from gallbladder common bile duct pancreatic duct from pancreas ```
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name the structures that store bile
gallbladder
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describe the main function of bile
- neutralise acid from the stomach - emulsification of fat to enable digestion and absorption of lipids - removal of waste (bilirubin)
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what are the contents of bile
pH 7.6 to 8.6 alkaline H2) bicarbonate ions (HCO3) to help neutralise the acid from the stomach bile salts which emulsify fats, bile pigments waste production
51
describe the anatomical position of the pancreas
located posterior to the stomach in the epigastric region
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function of the pancreas
produce pancreatic juice which flow down the pancreatic duct into the duodenum with bile from the common bile ducts
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describe the muscularis layer
an inner circular and outer longitudinal layer of smooth muscle function: mixing and peristalsis of contents of the lumen
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describe serosa
made up of serous membrane that lines abdominopelvic cavity and covers its organs serosa is the visceral layer of the peritoneum function: allows movement of organs inside the abdominal cavity without friction
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name the 3 layers of the peritoneum in the correct sequence deep to superficial
1. visceral covers organs - deepest layer 2. peritoneal cavity - serous fluid 3. peritoneal layer- most superficial layer
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state 4 functions of the tongue
1. taste 2. manipulation of food for chewing 3. aids swallowing 4. articulates speech
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describe 5 effects of aging on the GI tract
1. decreased gustation and olfaction impact on pressure associated with eating 2. altered dental function decreased ability to chew and bite 3. decreased secretion of digestive enzymes limits digestive function 4. decreased motility/loss of smooth muscle tone 5. decreased neural and hormonal control
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describe the blood flow around the liver
blood enters the liver from the hepatic artery (oxygenated) hepatic portal vein (deoxygenated but nutrient rich blood into the liver from stomach. spleen and intestine) these flow through sinusoids and central veins in each liver lobule hepatic vein leaves liver and takes blood to inferior vena cava

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