Digestive System Conditions

Question 1

Name the most dangerous complication of gastroesophageal reflux disorder.

Answer 1

Adenal carcinoma or stomach cancer.

Question 2

Identify the aggressive and defensive factors that contribute to peptic ulcers.

Answer 2

Aggressive features include the production of hydrochloric acid and pepsin, which help to digest protein. Defensive features include a generous blood supply to the stomach wall, mucus, and bicarbonate.

Question 3

Identify the precancerous condition associated with colorectal cancer.

Answer 3

Begins with the development of adenomas or “polyps” in the bowel.

Question 4

Explain why IBS can also be called functional bowel syndrome.

Answer 4

There is no structural changes to the colon.

Question 5

List symptoms or complications of cirrhosis.

Answer 5

The liver progressively loses function causing portal hypertension. This in turn causes many complications including an enlarged spleen, ascites, internal varices, bleeding or bruising, osteoporosis, muscle wasting, jaundice, systemic edema, hormone disruption, encephalopathy, kidney failure, liver failure, and liver cancer.

Question 6

Name the primary modes of communicability for Hep A, Hep B, and Hep C.

Answer 6

Hep A is communicable through oral fecal contact. Hep B is communicable through intimate fluids. Hep C is communicable through blood to blood contact.

Question 7

Name 3 risk factors for liver cancer.

Answer 7

Hep A, Hep C, alcoholism, Hemochromatosis, Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, Cirrhosis, Aflatoxin B1.

Question 8

Identify 2 types of pancreatitis and the behavior that is common to both.

Answer 8

Acute pancreatitis and chronic pancreatitis.

Question 9

What are gallstones made of?

Answer 9

Cholesterol.

Question 10

Name what structures are damaged with celiac disease.

Answer 10

The intestinal villi.