Disorders Of The Digestive System Flashcards
1
Q
Ulcers
A
sore at the stomach or small intestine (Duodenum)
causes increase in [HCl]
symptoms include pain and stomach bleeding
2
Q
Increase in [HCl]
A
bacterial infection, breakdown of digestive tract cells
3
Q
Constipation
A
high H20 removal from feces and decrease peristaltic activity
*decrease fiber or roughage, can be another cause of constipation
4
Q
Diarrhea
A
decrease H2O removal from feces and increase peristaltic activity
*Prolonged diarrhea -> dehydration
5
Q
Appendicitis
A
Inflammation at the appendix [appendage at the beginning of large intestine]
6
Q
-itis
A
inflammation of [ ]
7
Q
Gallstone
A
Hardened cholesterol deposit
*blocks bile duct -> severe pain
