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Chapter 4: GI Tract Terminology Flashcards

1
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Incisors _____.
Canines have a _____ function.
Premolars have a _____ and _____ function.
Molars have a _____ function.

A

Cut
Tearing
Tearing and grinding
Grinding

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What is deciduous dentition?

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Temporary arrangement of the teeth

Ex: puppy teeth

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3
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Localized collection of pus

A

Abscess

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4
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Grinding of teeth; common in cattle

A

Bruxism

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5
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Dental tartar, mineralized plaque that forms on the teeth

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Dental calculus

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6
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Tooth decay

A

Dental Caries

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7
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Benign tumor arising from periodontal mucous membranes

A

Epulis

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8
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Excessive development of gums due to increased cell #s

A

Gingival hyperplasia

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9
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Abnormal position of teeth that results in faulty meeting of the teeth or jaws

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Malocclusion

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10
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Relation of the teeth of both jaws during functional activity

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Occlusion

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11
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Abnormal tube-like passageway between the mouth and nose

A

Oronasal fistula

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12
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Roof of the mouth

A

Palate

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13
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Cleft palate

A

Palatoschisis

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14
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Small, raised bumps on the tongue containing taste buds

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Papillae

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15
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Inflammation and degeneration of the tissue surrounding and supporting the teeth (bone and gums)

A

Periodontal disease or pyorrhea

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16
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Collection of bacteria, salivary products and WBCs that adheres to the surface of the tooth

A

Plaque

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17
Q

Ridges on the hard palate and lining the stomach to increase surface area for absorption and secretion

A

Rugae

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18
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The 3 glands around the mouth that secrete saliva

A

Parotid, sublingual and mandibular

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19
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Collection of saliva that has leaked out from damaged salivary glands causing masses in the mouth

A

Salivary mucocele

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20
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Throat

A

Pharynx

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21
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Wave-like contractions to move the food

A

Peristalsis

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22
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Valve that food enters the stomach through

A

Cardiac sphincter

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23
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Valve that food exits the stomach from

A

Pyloric sphincter

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24
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Largest compartment of ruminant stomach where fermentation takes place

A

Rumen

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25
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Process of breaking down organic compounds into simpler substances

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Fermentation

26
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Honeycomb; smaller food particles are collected to be transferred to the omasum

27
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Smallest; packed papillae for grinding

28
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“Stomach”, digestive enzymes and HCL to break down food

29
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GI Tract also known as

A

Alimentary tract

30
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Breakdown of large fat globules into smaller globules

A

Emulsification

31
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Inability to relax the smooth muscles of GI tract

32
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Substance administered orally after accidental ingestion of a toxic substance

A

Activated charcoal

33
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Inflammation of the anal sacs

A

Anal sacculitis

34
Q

Surgical connection between two tubes

A

Anastosmosis

35
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Substance given to counteract vomiting

A

Antiemetic

36
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Abnormal accumulation of fluid in the abdomen

37
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Closure of a normal body opening

38
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Rumbling noises caused by the movement of gas or fluid through the GI tract

A

Borborygmus

39
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General ill health and malnutrition

40
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Degenerative disease in which the liver cells are replaced with scar tissue

41
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Acute abdominal pain

42
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Vomiting

43
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Substance given to produce vomiting

44
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Belch

A

Eructation

45
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Commonly called bloat; when the stomach expands with air and twists on itself

A

Gastric dilatation volvulus

46
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Forced feeding

47
Q

When the cause of the disease is neither known or understood

A

Idiopathic

48
Q

Failure of peristalsis with obstruction of the intestines

49
Q

A vague feeling of bodily discomfort

50
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Black tarry stool

51
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Eating or licking abnormal substances; a depraved appetite

52
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Air in the colon

A

Pneumocolon

53
Q

Blood vessels bypass the liver and the blood is not detoxified

A

Portosystemic shunt

54
Q

To bypass or divert

55
Q

Stopping or controlling

56
Q

Fat in feces

A

Steatorrhea

57
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Tightening, narrowing or stricture

58
Q

Incised opening that is kept open for drainage and other purposes

59
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Painful straining at defecation and urination

60
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Axial twist

61
Q

Hairball

A

Trichobezoar

62
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Twisting on itself

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