Nutrition Flashcards
1
Q
List in order the alimentary tract anatomy.
A
- Oropharynx
- Esophagus
- Stomach
- Small intestine
- Large intestine
- Gallbladder
- Pancreas
2
Q
- Beginning of digestive tract.
- Reduces food to boluses by mastication
- Secretions from salivary glands moisten food
- Transfers food through UES –> esophagus when swallowing
A
Oropharynx
3
Q
What is closed when at rest?
A
Esophagus
4
Q
Once food passes into which structure is no longer under voluntary control?
A
Esophagus
5
Q
What structure delivers food to the digestive tract?
A
Esophagus
6
Q
What structure prevents reflux of gastric contents into the esophagus?
A
Lower Esophageal sphincter (LES)
7
Q
Damage to what structure in particular can compromise nutrition in the elderly?
A
LES
8
Q
What structure is divided into the antrum, body, & fundus?
A
Stomach
9
Q
Which portions of the stomach acts as a reservoir for undigested food and decontaminates pathogens?
A
Proximal & Mid portion of fundus & body
