Digestive Vocab

Question 1

Duodenum

Answer 1

First part of the small intestine

Question 2

Gavage

Answer 2

A liquid is introduced into the stomach thru a tube inserted via the nose

Question 3

Ileum

Answer 3

Last part of the small intestine

Question 4

Jejunum

Answer 4

Second part of the small intestine

Question 5

Lavage

Answer 5

Process where an organ is washed out

Question 6

Lower gi tract

Answer 6

Small and large bowels

Question 7

Pancreas

Answer 7

Produced insulin

Question 8

Liver

Answer 8

Organ in RUQ of abdomen that produces bile , stores sugar and produces blood clotting proteins

Question 9

Peristalsis

Answer 9

Wavelike contractions of smooth muscle that move food thru the digestive track

Question 10

Pyloric sphincter

Answer 10

Muscular ring at the end of the stomach that controls the release of chyme from the pyloric section of the stomach into the duodenum

Question 11

Sigmoid colon

Answer 11

S shaped lower portion of the colon

Question 12

Upper GI tract

Answer 12

Mouth , pharynx, esophagus and stomach

Question 13

Ascites

Answer 13

Collection of abnormal intraperitonial fluid that can result from conditions such a liver disease and ovarian cancer