CHAPTER 9

Question 1

process of providing nutrition for the body

Answer 1

alimentation

Question 2

after becoming available to the body cells, nutrients are used for growth, generation of energy, and elimination of wastes, all of which result from this process.

Answer 2

metabolism

Question 3

the oral intake os substance in the body

Answer 3

ingestion

Question 4

the mechanical and chemical conversion of food into substances that can eventually be absorbed by cells.

Answer 4

digestion

Question 5

is the process in w/c the digested food molecules pass through the lining of the small intestine into the blood and lymph capillaries.

Answer 5

absorption

Question 6

removal of undigested food particles.

Answer 6

elimination

Question 7

elimination of waste through the anus in the form of feces

Answer 7

defecation

Question 8

the chemical breakdown of nutrients into simpler substance

Answer 8

enzymes

Question 9

breaks down lactose

Answer 9

lactase

Question 10

simpler sugar that is major source of energy for the body

Answer 10

glucose

Question 11

enzyme that breaks down starch.

Answer 11

amylase

Question 12

effective enzyme that breaks down protein.

Answer 12

proteinase

Question 13

effective enzyme that breaks down fat

Answer 13

lipase

Question 14

alimentary canal is often called the digestive tract or the…

Answer 14

alimentary tract

Question 15

refers to the stomach and the intestines.

Answer 15

gastrintestinal

Question 16

consist of the mouth, pharynx, esophagus, and stomach

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UGI

Question 17

is made up of the small and large intestines.

Answer 17

LGI

Question 18

produced by salivary glands

Answer 18

saliva

Question 19

hormone that regulates the blood sugar level

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insulin

Question 20

a rectal infusion of barium sulfate

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barium enema

Question 21

is the pathway for bile flow from the liver to the bile duct and into the duodenum

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biliary tract

Question 22

a stone formed in the biliary tract varying size from very small to 4-5 cm in diameter

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gallstone

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stone may cause

Answer 23

jaundice

Question 24

presence of stones in the gallbladder

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cholelithiasis

Question 25

presence of pancreatic stone

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pancreatolithiasis

Question 26

salivary ducts can be studied by injecting radiopaque substances into the the ducts in a procedure called >>>

Answer 26

sialography

Question 27

examination of esophagus

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esophagoscopy

Question 28

examination of stomach

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gastroscopy

Question 29

the endoscopic examination of the lining of the colo

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colonoscopy

Question 30

inspection of the rectum and sigmoid colon

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sigmoidoscopy

Question 31

result of resistance to insulin secretion by the insulin-secreting calls of the pancreas

Answer 31

diabetes mellitus/diabetes

Question 32

w/o insulin, glucose builds up in the blood and results in ___.

Answer 32

hyperglycemia

Question 33

the pancreas produce too much insulin and cause

Answer 33

hypoglycemia

Question 34

type of lipid that generally elevated

Answer 34

hyperlipemia

Question 35

vomiting

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mesis

Question 36

loss of appetite for food

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anorexia

Question 37

often associated w/ psychologic stress or conflict, is a disorder characterized by prolonged refusal to eat that results in amaciation

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anorexia nervosa

Question 38

episodes of binge eating that often terminate in self induced vomiting

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bulimia

Question 39

either prolonged anorexia or bulimia leads to depletion of nutrients for body cells and results...

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malnutrition

Question 40

inflammation of the gum

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gingivitis

Question 41

inflammation of the tongue

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glossitis

Question 42

inability to swallow or difficulty in swallowing

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dysphagia

Question 43

condition resulting from back flow of the stomach contents into the esophagus.

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GERD - gastroesophageal reflux disease

Question 44

inflammation of the stomach

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gastritis

Question 45

herniation of the stomach

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gastrocele

Question 46

inflammation of the stomach and the intestinal tract

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gastroenteritis

Question 47

inflammation of the vermiform appendix

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appendicitis

Question 48

inflammation of the colon

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colitis

Question 49

inflammation of the diverticulum in the intestinal tract, especially in the colon, causing stagnation, or lack of movement of feces and pain.

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diverticulitis

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is the presence of diverticula w/o inflammation

Answer 50

diverticulosis

Question 51

masses of veins in the anal canal that are unnaturally distended and lie just inside or outside the rectum

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hemorrhoids

Question 52

inflammation of the gall bladder

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cholecystitis

Question 53

formation or presence of gallstones in the gallbladder or common bile duct

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cholelithiasis

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stoppage of bile excretion

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cholestasis

Question 55

chronic liver disease characterized by marked degeneration of liver cells

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cirrhosis

Question 56

inflammation of the liver

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hepatitis

Question 57

enlargement of the liver

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hepatomegaly

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excessive urination, but it usually refers to diabetes mellitus

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diabetes

Question 59

removal of the vermiform appendix

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appendectomy

Question 60

creation of an artificial anus on the abdominal wall by incising the colon and drawing it out to surface

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colostomy

Question 61

surgical removal of all parts of stomach

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gastrectomy

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surgical creation of a new opening into the stomach through the abdominal wall.

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gastrostomy

Question 63

removal of the hemorrhoids by any of several means

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hemerrhoidectomy

Question 64

creation of a surgical passage through the abdominal wall into ileum

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ileostomy

Question 65

examination of the abdominal cavity w/ a laparoscope through one or more small incisions in the abdominal wall.

Answer 65

lparoscopy