digestive

Question 1

what is the cause of irritable bowel syndrome?

Answer 1

dysregulation of intestinal motor activity from the CNS. symptoms occur with stress

Question 2

diveritculum

Answer 2

small outpouchings that form in the colon and can collect intestinal contents or form a colonic obstruction. most commonly found in the sigmoid and descending colon.

Question 3

cause of peritonitis

Answer 3

appendicitis, diverticulitis, trauma, ulcers, peritoneal dialysis contamination

Question 4

name 2 ways hep B spreads

Answer 4

blood, fluids, birth

Question 5

manifestations of portal hypertention

Answer 5

ascites
splenomegaly
caput media
hemorrhoids

Question 6

what is the pathology of pancreatitis?

Answer 6

autodigestion of the pancreas by its own digestive enzymes (lipase, amylase, ribonuclease) due to trypsin activation. the resulting inflammatory response further damages pancreatic tissue and reduces pancreatic function. there are enzyme deficiencies and malabsorption of nutrients.

Question 7

causes of pancreatitis

Answer 7

possible causes are alcohol intake, gallstones, hyperlipidemia, hypercalcemia, surgical trauma, and medications