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Digestive System Lessons 5-6 Flashcards

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1
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what is salivary amylase

A

the first enzymes that one encounters in the digestive system

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what is the function of salivary amylase

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it catalyzes carbohydrate digestion (ex. starch to smaller simple sugar forms–maltose)

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where is salivary amylase found and which pH does it function at

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it is found within saliva and functions at a neutral pH

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4
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how would salivary amylase break down large macromolecules down

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use hydrolysis

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5
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which enzyme is responsible for beginning protein digestion

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pepsin

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in which pH does pepsin work in

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a low pH(of around 2)

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7
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what is the function of pepsin

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they break down proteins into smaller peptides

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where are pancreatic enzymes located and what is the pH in which it works in

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they are found within pancreatic juice and it functions in a slightly basic pH

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9
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what are the most important pancreatic enzymes

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pancreatic amylase, trypsin, and lipase

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10
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what is the function of pancreatic amylase

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it breaks down carbohydrates

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what is the function of trypsin

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it breaks down proteins

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12
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what is the function of lipase

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it breaks down fat molecules that have been emulsified by bile salts

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what are peptidases and carbohydrases

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enzymes used to complete the digestion of protein and carbohydrates(for peptidase, it is any enzyme that breaks down a peptide into amino acids)

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14
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what is the function of peptidases

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they break down peptide chains into amino acids for absorption

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15
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what is the function of carbohydrases

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breaks down carbohydrates

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16
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what is peptic ulcer disease(PUD)

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stomach burns in an unprotected area

17
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what is the area that is affected by PUD

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a break within the inner lining of the stomach

18
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what is the cause of PUD

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there is a presence of the bacteria Helicobacter Pylori, which creates secretions which erode the stomach lining

19
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what is constipation and diarrhea

A

feces are large and viscious(constipation), feces are loose and watery(diarrhea)

20
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what is the cause of constipation and diarrhea

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poor-fibre diet and/or lack of water(constipation), infection, poor absorption, result of drugs/medication(diarrhea)

21
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what is gastroesophageal reflux disease(GERD)

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contents of stomach rises up into the esophagus because the lower esophageal sphincter fails to close

22
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causes of GERD

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obesity, hernias, genetic conditions, medication in the esophagus

23
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where does GERD affect

A

the esophagus

24
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what are gall stones(cholelithiasis)

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an accumulation of precipitated bile compounds that lead to stone-like substances

25
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what are the causes of cholelithiasis

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side effects of medications, rapid weight loss, aging, poor nutrition

26
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what is hepatitis

A

inflammation of the liver causing it to not perform its functions

27
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causes of hepatitis

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viruses for hepatitis A, B, C, D and E, abuse of alcohol, used of medications and some autoimmune disorders

28
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where does hepatitis affect

A

the liver

29
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what is celiac disease

A

the small intestine develops an intolerance to gluten which creates an inflammatory response in the gut

30
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causes of celiac disease

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it is genetically inherited

31
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what is Chron’s disease

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inflammation of the digestive tract, causing digestive difficulties in addition to pain and discomfort

32
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causes of Chron’s disease

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thought to be a combination of environmental, immune, and bacterial factors in individuals with pre-disposed genetics

33
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what is diverticulitis

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intestinal pouches forming along the large intestine and becoming inflamed

34
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causes of diverticulitis

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the formation of diverticula(intestinal pouches) and them becoming infected due to pathogenic bacteria

35
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what is type 1 diabetes

A

when the body fails to produce insulin

36
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what is type 2 diabetes

A

when the receptor cells do not respond to insulin

37
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causes of diabetes in general

A

genetic factors

38
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causes of type 2 diabetes

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poor diet and physical health

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