GI Flashcards
1
Q
describe hirschsprung
A
no ganglia in either plexus in part of the large intestine. no propulsion of shit. massive distension PROXIMAL to the affected segment
2
Q
plexus primarily involved with motility
A
myenteric (Auerbachs)
3
Q
innervation to gi
A
vagus and S2-4
4
Q
pain and nausea from GI travels via
A
sympathethics
5
Q
pain and nausea from GI travels via
A
sympathetics
6
Q
pain and nausea from GI travels via
A
sympathetics
7
Q
what is gastrin
A
peptide hormone secreted by G cells. stimulated by distension, amnio acid and causes secretion of HCl. HCl and somatostatin are negative feedback
8
Q
what is xerostomia
A
congenital lack of salivary glands. bad teeth and difficulty swallowing
