GI age related changes

Question 1

reduced weight and volume of _____

Answer 1

liver

Question 2

less production of _______ acid, ______, _____, and _____ enzymes

Answer 2

• hydrochloric acid
• pepsin
• lipase
• pancreatic enzymes

Question 3

decreased esophageal _______

Answer 3

motility

Question 4

____ of gastric mucosa

Answer 4

atrophy

Question 5

fewer cells on _____ _____ of intestines

Answer 5

-absorbing surface

Question 6

reduced saliva and salivary _____

Answer 6

ptyalin

Question 7

reduced _____ blood flow

Answer 7

intestinal

Question 8

______ more dilated

Answer 8

esophagus

Question 9

______, the layer beneath the enamel, becomes more fibrous and its production is ______(decrease/increased)

Answer 9

• dentin

- decreased

Question 10

Dental:

nerve chambers become _____ and _____

Answer 10

narrower

shorter

Question 11

the bones that support the teeth decrease in ____ and _____, contributing to tooth loss

Answer 11

density

height

Question 12

T/F. tooth loss is a normal consequence of aging

Answer 12

FALSE:

tooth loss is not a normal part of growing old. can be due to poor dental care, diet, and environmental influences

Question 13

more than ___ of older adults rely on partial of full dentures

Answer 13

half

Question 14

loss of _____ and sublingual ____ on the tongue are common findings

Answer 14

papillae

varicosities

Question 15

salivary _____ decreased, interfering with the breakdown of starches

Answer 15

ptyalin

Question 16

what is it called when there is decreased intensity of propulsive waves and increased frequency of nonpropulsive waves in the esophagus?

Answer 16

presbyesophogaus

Question 17

presbyesophagus can cause relaxation of lower _______ _____ increasing risk for aspiration

Answer 17

esophageal sphincter

Question 18

in presbyesophagus the esophagus becomes slightly _____ and esophageal _______ becomes slower

Answer 18

dilated

emptying

Question 19

_____ and _____ of villi leads to them developing shape of ______ ____ rather than finger like projections of earlier years

Answer 19

shortening and widening

parallel ridges

Question 20

faulty absorption of:

vitamin ___, vitamin ___, vitamin __

Answer 20

vitamin B, B12, D

Question 21

faulty absorption of:

______ and _____

Answer 21

calcium

iron

Question 22

gradual reduction in weight of ______ intestine

Answer 22

small

Question 23

______ and _____ (sugars) more difficult to absorb

Answer 23

xylose

dextrose

Question 24

____ intestine has reduction in _____ secretions

Answer 24

large

mucus

Question 25

loss of tone of ______ sphincter

Answer 25

internal

Question 26

_____ ducts become dilated and distended

Answer 26

pancreatic

Question 27

pancreatic ducts become _____ and _____

Answer 27

dilated

distended