GI Drugs

Question 1

What are GI abnormalities represented as?

Answer 1

the most common medical complaints in veterinary patients

Question 2

What are the 3 functional segments of the GI system?

Answer 2

1. stomach (gastric)
2. small intestine (enteric)
3. large intestine (colonic)

Question 3

What are the 3 basic functions of the GI tract?

Answer 3

1. transport food
2. secrete digestive enzymes
3. absorb nutrients

Question 4

How does the sympathetic nervous system effect the GI? (2)

Answer 4

1. gastric secretions for digestion

2. blood flow for absorption

Question 5

How does the parasympathetic nervous system effect the GI? (2)

Answer 5

1. ↓ gastric secretions

2. ↓ blood flow and ↓ absorption

Question 6

How does Prostaglandin E (produced by GI cells) protect the GI system? (4)

Answer 6

1. ↑ intestinal mucus production
2. ↓ HCl acid secretion
3. ↑ intestinal motility
4. ↑ blood supply to GI tract

Question 7

Where is HCl produced?

Answer 7

Produced in the stomach

Question 8

HCl is produced in response to what? (3)

Answer 8

1. histamine
2. gastrin
3. acetylcholine

Question 9

How do irritating compounds and bacterial toxins irritate the GI? (2)

Answer 9

1. fluid secretion into the intestines

2. can cause diarrhea