Digestive System 1-11

Question 1

gasr / gastro

Answer 1

stomach; gastrointestinal tract

Question 2

enter

Answer 2

intestine

Question 3

lip

Answer 3

fat

Question 4

procto

Answer 4

anus; rectum

Question 5

hepa / hepato

Answer 5

liver

Question 6

What are the 2 groups that make up the Digestive System?

Answer 6

1. Gastrointestinal Tract
   - Upper GI tract
   - Lower GI tract
2. Accessory Organs

Question 7

The Gastrointestinal Tract is also called the _______

Answer 7

Alimentary canal (open at both ends)

Question 8

What is the mechanical process of chewing called?

Answer 8

Mastication

Question 9

What are the Components of the Digestive System?

Answer 9

1. Pharynx
2. Esophagus
3. Stomach
4. Small Intestine
5. Large Intestine

Question 10

How is food moved through the digestive tract?

Answer 10

Peristalsis

Question 11

Once food enter the pharynx it is then called?

Answer 11

Bolus

Question 12

What are the folds in the stomach called?

Answer 12

Rugae

Question 13

What is the soupy mixture called once the stomach has been churned and mashed?

Answer 13

Chyme

Question 14

Small Intestine

Answer 14

1. Almost all absorption of vitamins and minerals happen here
2. Lined with villi which increase the absorption surface
3. 20 feet long

Question 15

What are the 4 parts of the Large Intestine?

Answer 15

1. Ascending - Right side of abdomen (hepatic flexure)
2. Transverse - Upper portion of abdomen
3. Descending - Left side of abdomen (splenic flexure)
4. Sigmoid Colon

Question 16

Rectum

Answer 16

Stores undigested food and waste products

Question 17

Anus

Answer 17

Distal end and outlet of digestive tract (sphincter)

Question 18

What are the Accessory Digestive Organs?

Answer 18

1. Teeth and tongue
2. Salivary glands
3. Liver
4. Gallbladder
5. Pancreas

Question 19

Teeth & Tongue

Answer 19

Teeth aid in the physical breakdown of food and the tongue assists in chewing and swallowing.

Question 20

Salivary Glands

Answer 20

3 Pairs that produce saliva, serves as a lubricant to help food pass through GI tract, and begins the chemical breakdown of food.

Question 21

Liver

Answer 21

Filters toxins, creates bile, storehouse for glycogen. Sits between the diaphragm and lower margin of rib cage.

Question 22

Gallbladder

Answer 22

Small pear shaped pouch that stores bile

Question 23

Pancreas

Answer 23

Regulates blood sugar, produces enzymes that break up proteins, fats, & carbs. Secretes insulin and glucagon. Sits behind the stomach

Question 24

What are the 6 basic processes for digestion?

Answer 24

1. Ingestion
2. Secretion
3. Mixing & Propulsion
4. Digestion
5. Absorption
6. Defecation

Question 25

What are the functions of the Digestive System?

Answer 25

1. Digests food to provide nutrients for cellular metabolism
2. Eliminates solid wastes from the body
3. Assists in regulating body temperature by generating heat as a byproduct of metabolism

Question 26

What is the Clinical Connection of the Digestive System?

Answer 26

1. Abdominal massage stimulates peristalsis & therefore enhances elimination.
2. Direct manual manipulation is indicated in some digestive system pathologies - movements should follow a clockwise path of food through the large intestine.
3. Circulatory massage facilitates the flow of blood and can therefore facilitate absorption of nutrients from the digestive system and distribution of nutrients around the body.

Question 27

Pathologies: Celiac Disease

Answer 27

Indicated

Question 28

Pathologies: Crohn’s Disease

Answer 28

Indicated

Cautions: Not during flare up, adjustments to client’s positioning.

Question 29

Pathologies: Diverticular Disease

Answer 29

Indicated

Cautions: Unless a fever is present

Question 30

Pathologies: IBD

Answer 30

Indicated

Question 31

Pathologies: Hepatitis

Answer 31

Indicated
Cautions: Acute is contraindicated, otherwise gentle work that is non-stressful is ok. Caution for therapist not to come in contact with bodily fluids.