Chapter 12 Gastrointestinal system Flashcards
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Gastrointestinal system
a group of organs that process food and liquids
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stomach
composed of layers of smooth muscle lined with glands that secrete gastric juice
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liver
produces bile and removes harmful substances before they reach general circulation
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gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
called heartburn, is one of the most common GI conditions. symptoms include a burning feeling or pain behind the sternum and an acid taste
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peptic disease
used to refer to a broad spectrum of disorders of the upper GI tract caused by the action of acid and pepsin
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stress ulcer
type of ulcer that occurs in the clinical setting in patients who are under sever physiological stress from serious illness, such as sepsis, burns. major surgery, chronic disease or chronic infection
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Crohn’s disease
an inflammatory bowel disease that causes chronic diarrhea and affects the entire GI tract
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Biologic therapy
uses parts of the body’s natural immune system to treat a condition or disease
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cholecystectomy
surgical removal of the gallbladder
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traveler’s diarrhea
a condition that poses a significant risk to US citizens who travel to some foreign countries; it is acquired through ingestion of food or water contaminated with bacteria, E.Coli.
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shiatsu acupressure
massage has been used to treat nausea and vomiting
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Hepatitis C
an infection that cannot be spread from one person to another by casual contact. commonly transmitted through blood transfusions or illicit drug use
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Hemmorrhoids
result from pressure exerted on anal veins while straining to pass stool
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Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
most common of the GI disorders. functional disorder in which the lower GI tract does not have the appropriate tone or spasticity to regulate bowel activity
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Hiatal Hernia
a protrusion through the esophageal hiatus of the diaphragm and is related to chronic constipation
