Digestive and urinary system Flashcards
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Digestive system
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- Intake and digestion of food
- Absorption of nutrients
- Excretion of waste
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Digestive system structure
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- Mouth
- Pharynx
- Oesophagus
- Stomach
- Small intestine
- Large intestine
- Rectum
- Anus
3
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Benefits of massage on abdomen
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- Stimulates peristalsis
- Decrease colonic transit time
- Increased frequency of bowel movements in constipated patients
- Decrease accompanying of discomfort and pain
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Urinary system
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Structure of functions
5
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Kidney function
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- Maintain homeostasis
- Filter waste products from blood
- Maintain water and electrolyte concentration in blood
6
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Ureters
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Narrow tubes connecting kidneys to bladder
7
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Effects of massage on urinary system
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- Potential indirect influence via autonomic nervous system
- potential increase in blood flow