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1
Q

Digestive system starts with

A

Oral cavity

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2
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Digestive system ends with

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Anal canal

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3
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What are the processes of providing nutrients needed for cells by the digestive system?

A

Ingestion
Digestion
Absorption
Excretion

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4
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Ingestion

A

Intake of food

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5
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Digestion

A

Mechanical and chemical breakdown of food.

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6
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Absorbtion

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Process of extracting nutrients

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7
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Elimination

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Excretion of any waste products.

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8
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Other names for digestive system

A 
Gastrointestinal tract (GI)
Alimentary canal
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9
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2 Main parts of the digestive system

A

Stomach

Intestines

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10
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Alimentary canal refers to

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Tubelike nature of the digestive system which starts at the mouth and ends at the anus

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11
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The digestive system passes through

A

Thoracic cavity in the mediastinum

Diaphragm in the abdominopelvic cavity

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12
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Four coats of the alimentary canal

A

Mucosa (most inner)
Submucosa
Muscularis
Serosa (most outer)

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13
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Aliment/o

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Nutrition

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14
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Mucosa purposes:

A

Secretes gastric juices.
Absorbs nutrients.
Protects the tissues by producing mucus.

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15
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Mucus

A

Thick slimy emissions

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16
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The inner tunic is lined with :

How many layers? What kind? What are they attached to?

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1 layer
Epithelial tissue
That is attached to lamina propria

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17
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Lamina propria

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Plate like Layer of connective tissues that is attached to the mucosa

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18
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Tunic

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Layer

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19
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Submucosa holds

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Blood

Lymphatic and nervous tissues

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20
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Submucosa purpose

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Nourish
Protect
Communicate

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21
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Muscularis consists of?

How many layers? Of what?

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2 layers of circular and longitudinal muscles

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22
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Peristalsis

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When the circular and longitudinal muscles in the muscularis contract and relax in a wavelike movement

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23
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Outermost tunic name depends on?

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Whether it’s within or outside the peritoneal cavity

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24
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Adventitia (tunica exerta)

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Outer tunic is outside peritoneal cavity

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25
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Tunica externa purpose

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Binds the structure together and

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26
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Serosa

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Tunic is within peritoneal cavity

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27
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Serosa purpose

A

Emit a slippery fluid to counteract friction

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28
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Mucosa also contains some

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Muscularis mucosa

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29
Q

The digestive function of oral cavity is

A

Break down food by mastication

Lubricate food to make deglutition easier

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30
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Mastication

A

Chewing

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31
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Deglutition

A

Swallowing

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32
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Lips

A

The beginning of the oral cavity, 2 fleshy structures surrounding it’s opening

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33
Q

Labium superioris

A

Upper lip

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34
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Labium inferiors

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Lower lip

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35
Q

Cheeks are covered by … on the outside and …. on the inside and ….. in between

A

Skin
Mucous membrane
Muscles, fat, nerves, glands

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36
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What are the glands that secrete mucus in oral cavity

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Buccal
Molar
Palatine
Labial

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37
Q

Buccal glands are located

A

Throughout inner cheek wall

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38
Q

Molar cheeks are located

A

On the cheeks near back teeth

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39
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Tongue

A

Muscular organ in oral cavity responsible for tasting, chewing, swallowing and speaking

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40
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The tongue is attached in the. Front To the floor of the mouth by the….

A

Frenulum lingua

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41
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Frenulum lingua

A

Small fold of tissue under the tongue that attaches it to the floor of the mouth.

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42
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Tongue is attached in the back to the

A

Hyoid bone

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43
Q

Tongue is coated in …. membrane

A

Mucous

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44
Q

Papillae

A

Thousands of tiny projections studded in the mucous membrane covering the tongue

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45
Q

Where are taste buds

A

Between the papillae

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46
Q

What are tastebuds

A

Nerve like cells with receptors for the 5 known tastes

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47
Q

5 known tastes

A 
Sweet 
Salty
Bitter
Sour
Savory(umami)
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48
Q

Tonsil

A

Lymphatic tissue located at the base of tongue that serves a protective function

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49
Q

What are tonsils protecting against

A

Pathogens attempting to enter via the mouth

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50
Q

The posterior of the mouth roof is

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Soft palate

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51
Q

Anterior of mouth roof is

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Hard palate

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52
Q

Uvula

A

Tag of flesh hanging Down from the medial surface of the soft palate

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53
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Uvula purpose

A

Production of speech and the initiation of the gag reflex

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54
Q

Maxilla

A

Upper jaw

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55
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Mandible

A

Lower jaw

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56
Q

Gingivae

A

Fleshy gums

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57
Q

There are 32 teeth set in the gingivae of the

A

Alveolar ridges of each bone

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58
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Saliva purpose

A

Moistens the oral cavity and aids in chewing and swallowing

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59
Q

Saliva begins the chemical digestive process by initiating

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The digestion of starches

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60
Q

There are … pairs of salivary glands named after….

A

3

Their location

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61
Q

Parotid gland is located

A

Near the ear

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62
Q

Submandibular gland is located

A

Under the lower jaw

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63
Q

Sublingual gland is located

A

Under the tongue

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64
Q

Maxill/o

A

Upper jaw

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65
Q

Mandibul/o

A

Lower jaw

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66
Q

Dent/i

A

Teeth

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67
Q

Odont/o

A

Teeth

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68
Q

Gingiv/o

A

Gums

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69
Q

Bi

A

Two

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70
Q

Pre

A

Before

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71
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Periodental تحليل كلمي

A

Peri: surrounding
Odont/o: teeth
Al: pertaining to

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72
Q

Sialoaden/o

A

Salivary gland

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73
Q

Sial/o

Ptyal/o

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Saliva

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74
Q

Pharynx

A

Throat

Passageway that connects the oral and nasal

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75
Q

The pharynx is divided to

3

A

Nasopharynx
Oropharynx
Hypopharynx

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76
Q

Nasopharynx is located

A

Behind nasal cavity

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77
Q

The most superior part of the pharynx is

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Nasopharynx

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78
Q

Oropharynx is located

A

Directly adjacent to the oral cavity

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79
Q

Hypopharynx another name is … and why

A

Laryngopharynx

Because it’s proximity to the larynx

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80
Q

Larynx

A

Voice box

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81
Q

Parotid تحليل

A

Par: near
Ot/o: ear
Id: pertaining to

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82
Q

Submandibular

A

Sub: under
Mandibul/o: low jaw
Ar: pertaining to

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83
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Sublingual

A

Sub: under
Lingu/o: tongue
Al: pertaining to

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84
Q

Pharyng/o

A

Pharynx

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85
Q

Nasopharynx

A

Nas/o: nose

Pharyng/o: pharynx

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86
Q

Oropharynx

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Or/o: mouth

Pharyng/o: pharynx

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87
Q

Hypopharynx

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Hypo: below

Pharyng/o: pharynx (throat)

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88
Q

Laryngopharynx

A

Laryng/o: larynx حنجرة

Pharyng/o: pharynx

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89
Q

Esophagus

بلعوم

A

Muscular, mucus lined, 12-inch tube that extends from the throat to the stomach and carries a bolus from the Oral cavity to the stomach by peristalsis

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90
Q

Bonus

A

Masticated lump of food

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91
Q

Peristalsis

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Wave like muscle contractions that move food through the digestive track

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92
Q

The glands in the lining of esophagus produces ? And what is it’s function

A

Mucus

Lubricate bolus and ease it’s passage

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93
Q

The muscle that must relax before the food enters the stomach is called?

A

Lower esophagus sphincter OR cardiac sphincter OR gastroesophageal sphincter

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94
Q

Why is it called the cardiac sphincter?

A

Because it’s proximal to the heart

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95
Q

Sphincter

A

Ring like muscles that appear throughout the digestive system and other systems as well. These muscles could move voluntary and non voluntary.

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96
Q

Peritoneum

A

Double sided membrane that holds many of the organs in the abdominopelvic cavity

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97
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Parietal peritoneum

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The outer side of membrane near the body wall

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98
Q

Visceral membrane

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Inner side of membrane near the organs

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99
Q

Visceral peritoneum

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Inner side of membrane near the organs and it is the serosal layer that coats the abdominopelvic viscera with it’s serous fluid facilitating movement between organs.

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100
Q

Ascites

A

Abnormal accumulation of peritoneal fluid in the Abdominopelvic cavity.

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101
Q

Organs that lie in the retroperotoneum (behind the peritoneum) are
5

A 
Pancreas
Aorta
Kidneys
Ureters
Duodenum
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102
Q

Structures that help intraperitoneal organs with support and supplying are

A

Mesenteries
Ligaments
Folds

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103
Q

Mesenteries

A

Extensions of the visceral peritoneum that stretch out to hold many of the abdominal organs and they serve as channels for blood vessels, nerves, lymphatic vessels travelling to and from organs.

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104
Q

Mesocolon

Mesoappendix

A

Mesenteries that surround the colon

Mesenteries that surround the appendix

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105
Q

Ligaments and folds purpose

A

Provide support and attach one structure to another

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106
Q

Omentum

A

curtain of fatty tissue that hangs down from the stomach and liver and wraps around the intestines

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107
Q

Stomach

A

Expandable sac like vessel located between the esophagus and intestines

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108
Q

How does the stomach begin digestion

A

By storing swallowed food and mixing it with gastric juices and hydrochloric acid to further digestion chemicaly

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109
Q

Chyme

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Partly digested food mixed with gastric juices and hydrochloric acids

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110
Q

The smooth muscles in the stomach contract to …

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Aid in the mechanical digestion of food

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111
Q

Why is there a mucus coating on the stomach walls

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To protect the stomach and other parts of the digestive system from the acidic nature of gastric juices

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112
Q

Three main parts of stomach

A

Fundus
Body (corporis)
Pylorus (gastric antrum)

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113
Q

Antrum

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Cavity or chamber

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114
Q

Fundus

A

Area of stomach that abuts the diaphragm. This area doesn’t have any acid producing cells

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115
Q

Body, corporis

A

Central part of the stomach

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116
Q

Plural of pylorus

A

Pylori

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117
Q

Pylorus

A

Distal part of the stomach where small intestines begin

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118
Q

Pylorus is divided into

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Pyloric antrum
Pyloric canal
Pyloric sphincter

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119
Q

Pyloric sphincter function

A

Regulates the gentle release of food from the stomach into the small intestine

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120
Q

Cardia is

A

The portion of stomach that surrounds the esophagogastric connection

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121
Q

Ruga (pl:rugae)

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Ridges lining the stomach when it’s empty

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122
Q

Fund/o

A

Fundus

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123
Q

Corpor/o

A

Body

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124
Q

Pylor/o

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Pylorus

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125
Q

Antr/o

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Antrum

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126
Q

The first part of the small intestine is

A

Duodenum

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127
Q

The small intestine is ….. long and it gets it’s name because of ……..

A 
20 ft (6.5 m)
The Diameter of it’s lumen
128
Q

Lumen

A

Tubular cavity within the body

129
Q

First, second and distal parts of small intestine

A

Duodenum
Jejunum
Ileum

130
Q

Duodenojejunal flexure

A

Border between the 2 first sections of the small intestine

131
Q

Enter/o

A

Small intestine

132
Q

Duoden/o

133
Q

Lumin/o

134
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Jejun/o

135
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Ile/o

136
Q

Large intestine is … ft long

137
Q

Primary function of large intestine

A

Is the elimination of waste products from the body.

138
Q

The large intestine isn’t well suited for absorbing nutrients because it has no …

139
Q

Ilocecal valve

A

Exit from small intestine and the entrance of the colon

140
Q

Colon

A

Large intestine

141
Q

The cecum has a worm like appendage called

A

Vermiform appendix

142
Q

Plural of appendix

A

Appendices

143
Q

What could possibly be the function of the vermiform appendix

A

Immunologic defense mechanism

144
Q

Whatever has not been absorbed by the small intestine and moves on to the colon is called

145
Q

Teniae coli

A

Muscular bands that contract lengthwise and form the haustra

146
Q

Haustra

A

Bulges in the colon

147
Q

Rectum

A

Last straight part of the large intestine

148
Q

Anorectal junction

A

The junction of the rectum and the anus

149
Q

The place where feces are held until released from the body completely

A

Anorectal junction

150
Q

Defecation/bowel movement/BM

A

Process of releasing feces from the body

151
Q

External sphincters are …… while internal sphincters are ……

A

Voluntary

Involuntary

152
Q

The first part of large intestine is

153
Q

The colon parts in order

A

Ascending colon
Transverse colon
Descending colon
Sigmoid colon (s shaped)

154
Q

The flexure between ascending colon and transverse colon is

A

Hepatic flexure

155
Q

Flexure between the transverse colon and descending colon is

A

Splenic flexure

156
Q

Col/o , colon/o

157
Q

Ilocecal

Terminology

A

Ile/o: ileum
Cec/o: cecum
Al: pertaining to

158
Q

Append/o , appendic/o

159
Q

Fec/a

160
Q

Sigmoid/o

A

Sigmoid colon

161
Q

Rect/o

162
Q

An/o

163
Q

Proct/o

A

Rectum and anus

164
Q

Accessory organs of the GI are 3

A

Gallbladder
Liver
Pancreas

165
Q

Adnexa

A

Accessory structure

166
Q

Bile

A

Substance formed by the liver. That emulsifies (mechanically breakdown) fats into smaller particles so that they can be chemically digested

167
Q

Bile is made from

A

Bilirubin

Cholesterol

168
Q

What is bilirubin

A

The waste product formed by the normal breakdown of hemoglobin in red blood cells at the end of their life span

169
Q

Cholesterol

A

Fatty substance found only in animal tissue

170
Q

Liver location and how many lobes does it contain

A

4 lobes
The right upper quadrant of the abdomen and extend partially into the upper left quadrant
Under the diaphragm

171
Q

Hepatic duct consists of

A

Right and left hepatic ducts that merge

172
Q

Cystic duct function

A

Carries bile to and from the gallbladder

173
Q

Common bile duct

A

When the hepatic duct and cystic duct merge and it empties in the duodenum

174
Q

All these ducts are termed

A

Bile ducts

175
Q

Galbladder

A

Small sac found on the underside of the right lobe of the liver

176
Q

Bile is stored in

A

Gallbladder

177
Q

Hormone secreted when fatty food enter the duodenum

A

Cholecystokinin

178
Q

What does Cholecystokinin do

A

Contracts the gallbladder to move bile out into the cystic duct into the common bile duct and finally into the duodenum

179
Q

Pancreas

A

Gland located in the upper left quadrant and it’s involved in digesting carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids

180
Q

Pancreatic ducts

A

Carry pancreatic enzymes and empties in the common bile duct.

181
Q

Pancreas involvement in food is (endocrine/exocrine) and why

A

Exocrine because the secretion is into a duct

182
Q

Adnex/o

183
Q

Lob/o

184
Q

Bil/i, chol/e

185
Q

Cholesterol/o

A

Cholesterol

186
Q

Choledoch/o

A

Common bile ducts

187
Q

Cholangi/o

A

Bile vessel

188
Q

Cholcyst/o

A

Gallbladder

189
Q

-Kinin

A

Movement substance

190
Q

Exocrine terminology

A

Exo: outside
Crine: to secrete

191
Q

Endocrine terminology

A

Endo: inside
Crine: to Secrete

192
Q

Ascites

A

Excessive intraperitoneal fluid

193
Q

Diarrhea terminology

A

Dia:through, complete
Rrhea: discharge, flow

194
Q

Diarrhea

A

Abnormal discharge of watery, semisolid stools

195
Q

Dysphagia terminology

A

Dys: difficult, bad
Phagia: condition of eating/ swallowing

196
Q

Dysphagia

A

Difficulty of swallowing that may be due to an obstruction (eg:tumor) or a motor disorder (eg: spasm)

197
Q

Eructation

A

Release of air from stomach through mouth. Burping, bleching

198
Q

What causes Eructation

A

Rapid eating, intentionally or unintentionally swallowing air (aerophagia)

199
Q

Flatulence, flatus

A

Gas expelled through the anus

200
Q

Gastralgia, gastrodynia

A

Abdominal pain

201
Q

Halitosis terminology

A

Halit/o : breath

Osis: abnormal condition

202
Q

Halitosis

A

Bad smelling breath

203
Q

Hepatomegaly

A

Enlargement of the liver

204
Q

Juandice or icterus

A

Yellowing of the skin and sclerae caused by high levels of bilirubin

205
Q

Sclerae

A

Whites of the eye

206
Q

Nausea

A

Sensation that accompanies the urge to vomit but doesn’t always lead to it.

207
Q

Nausea is deprived from

A

A greek work : seasickness

208
Q

N&V refers to

A

Nausea and vomiting

209
Q

Pyrosis terminology

A

Pyr/o: fire

Osis: abnormal condition

210
Q

Pyrosis

A

Heart burn

Painful burning sensation in the esophagus

211
Q

Pyrosis is caused by

A

a reflux of stomach contents, hyperactivity, or peptic ulcer.

212
Q

Vomiting

A

Forcible or involuntary emptying of the stomach through the mouth

213
Q

Vomitus, emesis

A

Material expelled through vomiting

214
Q

Ankyloglossia terminology

A

Ankyl/o: stiffening
Gloss/o: tongue
Ia: condition

215
Q

Ankyloglossia

A

Inability to move the tongue freely as a result of a congenital shortened frenulum

216
Q

Ankyloglossia another term for it

A

Tongue tied

217
Q

Cleft palate

A

Failure of the palate to close during the embryonic development, creating an opening in the roof of the mouth and is often accompanied by a cleft lip

218
Q

Esophageal atresia terminology

A

A: without
Tresia: condition of opening

219
Q

Esophageal atresia

A

Esophagus that ends in a blind pouch and therefore lacks an opening into the stomach

220
Q

Gastroschisis terminology

A

Hastr/o: stomach

Schisis: split

221
Q

Gastroschisis

A

Congenital opening in the anterior abdominal wall

222
Q

Pyloric stenosis terminology

A

Pylor/o: pylorus
Ic: pertaining to
Stenosis: narrowing

223
Q

Pyloric stenosis

A

The muscle between the stomach and the small intestine narrows or fails to open adequately to allow partially digested food into the duodenum

224
Q

Omphalocele, exomphalos

A

A congenital herniation at the umbilicus

225
Q

Omphalocele terminology

A

Omphal/o: umbilicus

Cele: herniation, protrusion

226
Q

Hirschsprung’s disease (congenital megacolon)

A

Cogenital absence of normal nervous functions in part of the colon which results in an absence of peristaltic movement, accumulation of feces and enlarged colon

227
Q

Pytalism

A

Condition of excessive salivation

228
Q

Pytalism terminology

A

Ptyal/o: saliva

Ism: condition

229
Q

Sialoadenitis terminology

A

Sialoaden/o: salivary gland

Itis: inflammation

230
Q

Sialoadenitis

A

Inflammation of salivary gland

231
Q

Sialolithiasis terminology

A

Sial/o: saliva
Lith/o:stone
Iasis: presence of, condition

232
Q

Sialolithiasis

A

Condition of stones on the salivary gland or duct

233
Q

Gingivitis terminology

A

Gingiv/o: gums

Itis: inflammation

234
Q

Gingivitis

A

Inflammation of the gum with redness, swelling and bleeding

235
Q

Oral mucositis terminology

A

Or/o: mouth
Al:pertaining to
Mucos/o: mucus
Itis: inflammation

236
Q

Oral mucositis

A

Inflammation of the mucus membrane of the mouth

237
Q

Gastrointestinal mucositis is an effect of

A

Chemotherapy

238
Q

Oral leukoplakia terminology

A

Leuk/o: white

Plakia: condition of patches

239
Q

Oral leukoplakia

A

Condition of white patches that may appear on the lips and the buccal mucosa. Associated with tobacco and may be pre cancerous

240
Q

Dental caries

A

Plaque disease caused by an interaction between food and bacteria in the mouth causing tooth decay
(Cavities)

241
Q

Cheil/o

242
Q

Cheilitis

A

Inflammation of the lips

243
Q

Aphthous stomatitis (cranker sore)

A

Recurring condition characterised by small erosions ( ulcers) which appear on the mucous membrane

244
Q

Aphthous stomatitis terminology

A

Aphth/o: ulceration
Ous: pertaining to
Stomat/o: mouth
Itis: inflammation

245
Q

Anodontia

A

Complete of partial lack of teeth

246
Q

Anodontia terminology

A

An: no, not
Odont/o: teeth
Ia: condition

247
Q

Achalasia/ cardiospasm/ megaesophagus/ esophageal aperistalsis

A

Impairment of esophageal peristalsis with the lower esophageal sphincter inability to relax

248
Q

Dyspepsia terminology

A

Dys: abnormal
Pepsia: digestion condition

249
Q

Dyspepsia (indigestion)

A

Feelings of discomfort that occurs after eating (bloating, nausea, fullness, heartburn, )

250
Q

Esophagitis

A

Inflammation of esophgus

251
Q

Gastritis

A

Acute or chronic inflammation, maybe accompanied by anorexia, nausea, vomiting, indigestion

252
Q

Anorexia

A

Lack of appetite

253
Q

Peptic ulcer disease (PUD) (gastric/ duodenal ulcer)

A

Erosion of the protective mucosal lining of stomach or duodenum

254
Q

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

A

Return of the contents of stomach to the esophagus
, characterised by pyrosis, caused by inability of lower esophageal sphincter to contract normally. With or without vomiting.

255
Q

Barretts esophagus

A

Caused by chronic reflex and increases risk of cancer

256
Q

Reflux

A

Re:Back
Flex: Flow

257
Q

Appendicitis

A

Acute or chronic Inflammation of appendix. Occurs with or without peritonitis

258
Q

Colitis

A

Inflammation of colon

259
Q

Types of inflammatory bowel disease

A

Ulcerative colitis

Crohn disease

260
Q

Ulcerative colitis

A

Chronic inflammation of the colon and rectum manifesting diarrhea

261
Q

Crohn disease (regional or granulomatous enteritis)

A

Inflammation of ileum (last part of small intestine) or the colon that is of idiopathic origin

262
Q

Anal fissure

A

Crack like lesion of the skin around the anus

263
Q

Anorectal abscess

A

Circumscribed area of inflammation in the anus or rectum containing pus.

264
Q

Anorectal fistula

A

Abnormal Channel between the rectum and anus

265
Q

Constipation

A

Infrequent incomplete or delayed bowel movement

266
Q

Obstipation

A

Difficult to manage constipation or intestinal obstruction

267
Q

Polyp of colon

A

Benign growth on the mucous membrane of large intestine

268
Q

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)

A

Diarrhea, gas, constipation resulting from stress with no disease

269
Q

Intussusception

A

Inward telescoping of the intestine

270
Q

Paralytic/ adynamic ileus

A

Obstruction

Lack of peristaltic movement in the intestinal tract

271
Q

Diverticulosis

A

Diverticul/o

272
Q

Diverticulosis

A

Development of pouches in the lining of intestine

273
Q

Diverticulitis

A

Inflammation occurring secondary to the occurrence of diverticulosis

274
Q

Proctitis

A

Inflammation of rectum and anus

275
Q

Proct/o

A

Rectum and anus

276
Q

Proctoptosis

A

Prolapse of rectum outside of anus

277
Q

-ptosis

278
Q

Volvulus

A

Twisting of intestine

279
Q

Cirrhosis terminology

A

Cirrh/o: orange/ yellow

Osis: abnormal condition

280
Q

Cirrhosis

A

Chronic degenerative disease of the liver associated with alcohol abuse, chronic liver disease, and biliary tract disorders

281
Q

Peritonitis

A

Inflammation of the peritoneum that most commonly occurs when an inflamed appendix rupture.

282
Q

Pancreatitis

A

Acute or chronic Inflammation of the pancreas

283
Q

Cholangitis

A

Inflammation of bile vessels

284
Q

Cholecystitis

A

Inflammation of gallbladders (acute or chronic)

285
Q

What is cholecystitis is caused by

A

Choledocholithiasis

Cholelithiasis

286
Q

Choledocholithiasis

A

Presence of stones in common bile ducts

287
Q

Cholelithiasis

A

Calculi in the gallbladder. Characterised by biliary colic with nausea and vomiting

288
Q

Calculi

289
Q

Biliary colic

A

right upper quadrant pain that is a symptom of cholelithiasis

290
Q

Celiac disease / celiac sprue

A

Disorder of inability of intestines to absorb wheat proteins

291
Q

Hematemesis

A

Vomiting of blood

292
Q

Celi/o

293
Q

Emesis

294
Q

Melena

A

Black tarry stools caused by presence of partially digested blood

295
Q

Melan/o

296
Q

Gastroplasty

A

Surgically forming the stomach preformed as type of bariatric surgery (weight loss)

297
Q

Gastrostomy

A

Making a new opening in the stomach

298
Q

Precuraneous endoscopic gastrostomy

PEG

A

Opening in the stomach for the purple of placing a tune for internal feeding

299
Q

Stomy

A

New opening

300
Q

Sialoaden/o

A

Salivary gland

301
Q

Sialoadenectomy

A

Removal of a salivary gland usually the submandibular due to inflammation, Stone or cancer

302
Q

Sialodochoplasty

A

Surgical correction of salivary duct often following the removal of a stone on the salivary gland

303
Q

Stomatoplasty

A

Surgical reconstruction of the mouth to correct malformation due to trauma, disease or congenital diseases

304
Q

Uvulectomy

A

Removal of part or all of uvula to correct snoring

305
Q

Appendectomy

A

Cutting out the appendix

306
Q

Incidental appendectomy

A

Occurs of the removal of the appendix is secondary to another surgery

307
Q

-Pexy

A

Suspension

308
Q

Cecopexy

A

Fixation of the cecum to prevent or correct volvulus of the cecum

309
Q

Volvulus

A

Loop of intestine twisting around itself

310
Q

Diverticulectomy

A

Cutting out a diverticulim

311
Q

Colostomy

A

Surgical redirection of the bowel to a stoma, an artificial opening on the abdomenal wall

312
Q

Stoma

A

Artificial opening that feces and urine exists through after a surgery

313
Q

Cholangiography

A

Radiographic procedure that captures images of common bile vessel by injection of a contrast medium in the bile duct

314
Q

Cholecystectomy

A

Cutting out the gallbladder (laparoscopically: through use of small incisions in the abdomen)

315
Q

Choledochectomy

A

Cutting out part or all of the common bile duct to treat cancer in proximal duodenum

316
Q

Choledocholithotomy

A

Cutting out a stone from the common bile duct( could be done openly or laparoscopically)

317
Q

Lithotomy

A

Cutting out a stone

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