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
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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

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Kidney function

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  • Maintain homeostasis
  • Filter waste products from blood
  • Maintain water and electrolyte concentration in blood
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Ureters

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Narrow tubes connecting kidneys to bladder

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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
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