Disorders Of Digestive System Flashcards
1
Q
most common ailment due to bacterial or viral infections
A
inflammation of intestinal tract
2
Q
other reasons for inflammation of intestinal tract
A
parasites like tapeworm, roundworm, threadworm, hookworm, pin worm, etc
3
Q
in jaundice, which gland is affected
A
liver
4
Q
in jaundice, why do skin and eyes turn yellow
A
due to deposit of bile pigments
5
Q
a feeling of __________ precedes vomitting
A
nausea
6
Q
vomitting, this reflex action is controlled by which part of brain
A
vomit centre in medulla
7
Q
in which disorder is absorption of food reduced
A
diarrhoea
8
Q
causes of indigestion
A
inadequate enzyme secretion
anxiety
food poisoning
over eating
spicy food
