chapter 32 & 55 vocab

Question 1

inflammation of large intestine from bacterial infection

Answer 1

colitis

Question 2

cancer of lining of rectum or colon

Answer 2

colorectal cancer

Question 3

cancer affecting anywhere in the mouth

Answer 3

oral cancer

Question 4

4th leading cause of cancer death in the U.S.

Answer 4

pancreatic cancer

Question 5

cancer that usually occurs in upper portion of the stomach

Answer 5

stomach cancer

Question 6

difficult defeation

Answer 6

constipation

Question 7

varicose veins resulting from constipation/excessive straining

Answer 7

hemorrhoids

Question 8

a type of inflammatory bowel disease affecting the end of the small intestine

Answer 8

crohn’s disease

Question 9

loose stool caused by bacterial or parasites

Answer 9

diarrhea

Question 10

inflammation of intestine w/ out-pouching from constipation and infection. Sx = severe LLQ pain

Answer 10

diverticulitis

Question 11

diverticulitis without an infection

Answer 11

diverticulosis

Question 12

stomach lining breaks down generally by bacteria (H. pylori)

Answer 12

stomach ulcers

Question 13

acid reflux to esophogus

Answer 13

heartburn/GERD

Question 14

inflammation of the liver

Answer 14

hepatitis

Question 15

portion of stomach protrudes into the chest cavity through an opening in the diaphragm

Answer 15

hiatal hernia

Question 16

portion of the large intestine protrudes into the groin or scrotum (males)

Answer 16

inguinal hernia

Question 17

inflammation of appendix caused by backup of feces, tumor, or infection

Answer 17

appendicitis

Question 18

chronic liver disease in which normal liver tissue is replaced w/ nonfunctional scar tissue

Answer 18

cirrhosis

Question 19

hard deposits caused by cholesterol or bilirubin

Answer 19

cholelithiasis or gallstones

Question 20

indegestion

Answer 20

dyspepsia

Question 21

most essential nutrient for building and repairing tissue

Answer 21

protein

Question 22

found in plants and animals. body uses it to make protein

Answer 22

amino acids

Question 23

used to make energy

Answer 23

carbohydrates

Question 24

helps with digestion

Answer 24

fiber

Question 25

what are the two types of fiber & whats the difference?

Answer 25

soluble = absorbed insoluble = adds bulk to stools, not absorbed

Question 26

fats that are only found in animal products

Answer 26

lipids

Question 27

vitamins that must be replenished daily

Answer 27

water-soluble vitams

Question 28

what are two water-soluble vitamins?

Answer 28

C and B

Question 29

vitamins stored in fat cells of the body

Answer 29

fat soluble vitamins

Question 30

what are the four fat soluble vitamins?

Answer 30

A, D, E, and K

Question 31

natural substances in body that helps to build and maintain tissues and carry out functions

Answer 31

minerals

Question 32

what % of the body is water?

Answer 32

65%

Question 33

what are the 3 principal electrolytes?

Answer 33

sodium, potassium, and chloride

Question 34

salt- maintains fluid acid/base balance (pH)

Answer 34

sodium

Question 35

helps with muscle contraction and regulating blood pressure

Answer 35

potassium

Question 36

essential in maintaining fluid/electrolyte balance

Answer 36

chloride

Question 37

chemicals that fight free radicals

Answer 37

antioxidants

Question 38

what are common food allergens?

Answer 38

what, dairy, eggs, shellfish, peanuts, and chocolate

Question 39

patients with anemia...

Answer 39

lack iron in their diet

Question 40

weight loss, loss of appetite and nausea. Nutritional needs are vital

Answer 40

patients with cancer

Question 41

patients with diabetes...

Answer 41

food system to keep blood sugar under control

Question 42

patients with heart disease...

Answer 42

reduce cholesterol, caffeine, stress, smoking, and maintain a normal weight with excercise

Question 43

what is hypertension?

Answer 43

high blood pressure

Question 44

patients with hypertension...

Answer 44

restrict salt, smoking, alcohol, and fat. increase potassium, excercise, and calcium