Exam #5 Flashcards

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1
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3 functions of digestive system

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Absorption, digestion, elimination

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Digestive tract

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Continuous passage way begins at the mouth and ends at the anus

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3
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Peritoneum

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Thin shiny serous membrane that lines the abdominal pelvic cavity

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Parietal peritoneum

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Lines the abdominal cavity

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Visceral peritoneum

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Covers the organ

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Mesentery

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Double layer of the paretenium. shapes like a fan.

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Mesocolon

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Extends from the colon to the posterior abdominal wall.

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Greater ommentum

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Lower border of the stomach into the pelvic cavity

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Mucosa (location and function)

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mucosal membrane

Function: is to protect and secrets and absorbs.

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Submucosa (location and function)

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regulates the digestive juice and intestinal cell nourishment

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Muscularis (location and function)

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Motility, moves the food in the digestive tract. responsible for peristalsis.

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Serosa (location and function)

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Protect, support and be a separation between the organs.

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13
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The mouth

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Oral cavity

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14
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Ingestion

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receiving food

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15
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Mastication

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Process of chewing

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16
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Starch digestion

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saliva (mixes for food for lubrication)

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17
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Deglutition

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Process of moving the amount of food towards the throat.

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18
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The tounge

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Muscular organ that projects in the mouth, helps with chewing and swallowing.
Have surface receptors known as taste buds

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19
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Incisors

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Cutting teeth, anterior part of the oral cavity

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20
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Cuspids

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K9 deep roots used for tearing food

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21
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Premolars

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Large grinding teeth (2)

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22
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Molars has how many teeth?

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3

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Dentin

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Main substance of the tooth, calcified substance that is harder than bone.

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24
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Decidous

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Baby teeth

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25
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Permanent

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Adult 32

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26
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Third molars

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Wisdom teeth

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27
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Gingiva

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Gums

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28
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Enamel

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Hardest substance of the body that covers the crown.

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29
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Root

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Below the gum line that holds the tooth in place.

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30
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Orapharynx

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Oral part of the pharynx, visible when you look at the mouth and depress the tongue.

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31
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Soft palate

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Tissue that forms the posterior roof of the oral cavity

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32
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Uvulva

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Soft flesh, v shape mask

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33
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The esophagus

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10 inches of muscle tube, where food is lubricated with mucus and moves by peristalsis into the stomach.

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34
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Esophageal hiatus

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Opening into the diaphragm.

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35
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Hiatal Hernia

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Weakened area of the diaphragm

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36
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The stomach shape

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J shape

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37
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Fundus

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Superior rounded portion under the 1 side

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38
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Body

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Largest part

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39
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Pylorus

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Region of the stomach that leads to the small intestine.

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40
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Esophageal Spincher function

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If it doesn’t relax we feel like we can’t swallow any food.

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Pyloric spincher

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The valve between the distal end of the stomach and the small intestine.

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42
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The inner most layer of the serous membrane in contact with abdominal organs

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Visceral peritoneum

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43
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The subdivision of the peritoneum that extends from the colon to the posterior abdominal wall.

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Mesocolon

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44
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The epithelial tissue lining the esophagus

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squamous epithelium

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45
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The type of epithelial tissue lining the stomach and intestine

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Simple columnar epithelium

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46
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Rhythmic contractions of the circular muscle layer that mixes with food

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Segmentation

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47
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The muscle layer found in the stomach

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Oblique

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48
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The final and longest section of the small intestine

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Illeum

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49
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The section of the small intestine that receives gastric juices and food from the stomach

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Duodenum

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50
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The mixture of gastric juice and food that enters the small intestine

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Chyme

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51
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Folds in the stomach that are absent if the stomach is full

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Rugae

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52
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Folds in the intestinal mucosa that are always present

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Jejunum

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53
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The part of the large intestine just proximal to the anus

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Rectum

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54
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The blind tube attached to the first part of the large intestine

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Vermiform appendix

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55
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The spincher that prevents food moving from the large intestine into the small intestine

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Ileocecal valve

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56
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Finger-like extensions of the mucosa in the small intestine

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Villi

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57
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A blinded-ended lymphatic vessel that absorbs fat

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Lacteal

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58
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Bands of longitudinal muscle in the large intestine

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Teniae coli

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59
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The portion of the large intestine that extends across the abdomen

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Transverse colon

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60
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The most proximal part of the large intestine

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Cecum

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61
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The gland that secretes bicarbonate and digestive enzymes

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Pancreas

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62
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An organ that stores nutrients and releases them as needed into the blood stream

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Liver

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63
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The accessory organ that stores bile

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Gallbladder

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64
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The salivary glands that are inferior and anterior to the ear

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Parotid gland

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65
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Glands found just under the tongue and secrete into the oral cavity

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Sublingual gland

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66
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A substance that emulsifies fat

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Bile

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67
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The form in which gloucose is stored in the liver

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Glycogen

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68
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A waste product produced from the destruction of RBC

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Bilirubin

69
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A waste product synthesized by the liver as a result of portent metabolism

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Urea

70
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The connecting hepatic duct to the gallbladder

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Common hepatic duct

71
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The duct that connects to the pancreatic duct

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Common bile duct

72
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The duct that carries bile from both lobes of the liver to the common bile duct

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Cystic duct

73
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What are four layers of the digestive tract

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Mucosa, Submucosa, externa, serosa

74
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Which form of motility occurs in the esophagus, in the small intestine?

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Peristalsis, pigmentation

75
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What type of food is digested in the stomach?

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Protien

76
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Function of small intestine

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Secretion, motility, digestion and absorption

77
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Functions of large intestine

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Minimal digestion , Some water reabsorption, undigested food is stored and formed into feces.

78
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What accessory organ secretes sodium bicarbonate, and what is the function of this substance in digestion?

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The pancreas. It neutralizes the acidic chyme in the small intestine.

79
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What is an enzyme?

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An enzyme is a protein that speeds up the rate of a chemical reaction in a living organism.
4 nutrients of enzymes: Lactose, small peptides, sucrose, maltose

80
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What process means “splitting by means of water,” as in digestion?

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Hydrolysis, water is added to compounds to split them into simpler building blocks.

81
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Which organ produces the most complete digestive secretions?

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The small intestine

82
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What is the difference between hunger and appetite?

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Hunger is when the body needs to refuel and need nutrients.

An appetite is to desire to eat.

83
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What does GERD stand for?

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Gastroesophageal reflux disease

84
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What are two forms of constipation?

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Spastic constipation (intestinal musculature is overstimulated) 
Flaccid (lazy, atonic intestinal muscle. Usually in elderly and those who are in bed rest)
85
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What is hepatitis

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Inflammation of the liver may be caused by drugs, alcohol, or infection.

86
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What is the common term for cholelithiasis?

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Gallstone

87
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Digest starch

A

Amylase

88
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Begins protein digestion

A

Pepsin

89
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Digest fats

A

Lipase

90
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Splits protein into amino acids

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Trypsin

91
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Emulsifies fats

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Bile salt

92
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Which organ secretes hydrochloric acid and pepsin?

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Stomach

93
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Scientific name for tooth decay?

A

Caries

94
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Digestion, step-by-step

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digestion in the mouth
starch
digestion in the stomach
protein
digestion in the small intestine
carbohydrates
lipids
proteins
nucleic acids
95
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Parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system

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increases activity

96
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sympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system

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Decreases activity

97
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hormone that promotes secretion and motility

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Gastrin

98
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regulates hunger by responding to nutrients level in the blood.

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Hypothalamus

99
Q

hormone that helps weight control.

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Leptin

100
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chronic loss of appetite

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Anorexia

101
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the binge purge syndrome and use of laxatives, or vomit.

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Bulimia

102
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infection in the gums

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Gingivitis

103
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infection that involves gum tissue

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Periodontitis

104
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thick white patches on the mouth, being the mucous membranes, common in the smokers being cancerous.

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Leukoplakia

105
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inflammation of the parotid glands, (mumms)

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Parotitis

106
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over filling with meals high in fat.

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GERD

107
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unpleasant sensation that follows the irritation in the stomach or esophagus

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Nausea

108
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Pyloric stenosis

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obstruction of the pyloric sphincter.

109
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appendix inflammation

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appendicitis-

110
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inflammation of the distal small intestine

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Crohn disease

111
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ulcerative colitis

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inflammation of the ulceration of the colon and the rectum.

112
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celiac disease

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inability to tolerate gluten.

113
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abnormal frequency of water bowel movements.

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diarrhea-

114
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hard stool or difficulty with defecation.

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constipation

115
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damages on the liver or blockage in the bile.

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Jaundice

116
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common in the portal, alcoholic cirrhosis. Active liver cells are replaced by scar tissue.

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cirrhosis

117
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pancreatitis

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inflammation of the pancreas

118
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virus in blood, body fluid, in can be in fecal (most relevant)

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Hep B

119
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Hep C

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infected blood

120
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Carbohydrates function

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Provides energy
spares protein
Maintain normal fat metabolism
Provides fiber

121
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simplest (single) form of CHO, absorbed directly into the bloodstream from the small intestine

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Monosaccharides

122
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Found in berries, grapes, sweet corn, and corn syrup

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Glucose (dextrose)

123
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Known as fruit sugar

  • Found in ripe fruits and honey
  • Sweetest of all monosaccharides
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Fructose

124
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double sugars must be broken down into simple sugars to be absorbed into the body.

A

Disaccharides

125
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Composed of glucose and fructose.Source: sugar cane, sugar beets, sap of maple trees

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Sucrose

126
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Found in some infant formulas, malt beverage products, and beer. Not as sweet as glucose or sucrose

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Maltose

127
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Sugar found in milk, helps body absorb calcium

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Lactose

128
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Complex CHO that must be broken down into double then simple sugars to be absorbed into the body.

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Polysaccharides

129
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Found in grains and vegetables. Storage form of glucose in plants

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Starch

130
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Storage form of glucose in the body. Hormone glucagon helps liver convert to glucose as needed

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Glycogen

131
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Indigestible: cannot be broken down by digestive enzymes
Insoluble: does not readily dissolve in water
Soluble: partially dissolves in water

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Fiber

132
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Protein Function

A

Build and repair body tissue
Regulate body functions
Provide energy

133
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Proteins are made of up of

A

Amino Acids

134
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How many amino acids is there?

A

20

135
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High quality

Contains 10 essential amino acids

A

Complete or high biological value

136
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Lacks one or more amino acids

Cannot build tissue without the help of other proteins

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Incomplete

137
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Two or more incomplete proteins eaten in the same day to make complete protein (provide all the essential amino acids)

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Complementary protein

138
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Begins in the mouth

Teeth grind food into small pieces, type of digestion and digestion…

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Mechanical digestion

139
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Begins in the stomach
Hydrochloric acid prepares stomach
Pepsin reduces proteins to polypeptide, type of digestion and absorption…

A

Chemical digestion

140
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10 or more amino acids bonded together
In small intestine, pancreatic enzymes continue chemical digestion
Absorption occurs through villi
Carried by blood to all body tissues
Type of digestion and absorption...
A

Polypeptides.

141
Q

Nitrogen Balance

A

Nitrogen intake equals nitrogen excreted

142
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Protein Deficiency

A

Muscle wasting occurs

143
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(protein in blood plasma) deficiency causes edema

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Albumin

144
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Protein Energy Malnutrition (PEM)

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Lack of protein and energy rich foods.

145
Q

Affects very young children

Results from severe malnutrition

A

Marasmus

146
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Affects children and adults

Results from sudden or recent lack of protein containing food

A

Kwashiorkor

147
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Saturated fats and cholesterol found in complete proteins may contribute to heart disease

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Protein excess

148
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Fats/Lipids Function

A

provides energy and heat

149
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fat-soluble vitamins

A

Vitamins A, D, E, and K)

150
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Fats in food that are purchased and used as fats

Butter, margarine, lard, cooking oils

A

Visible

151
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Fats not immediately noticeable

Egg yolks, cheese, cream, salad dressing

A

Invinsible

152
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ecessary fats that humans cannot synthesize; EFA are obtained through the diet

A

Essential fatty acids (EFA)

153
Q

meat, poultry, egg yolks, whole milk, whole milk cheeses, cream, ice cream, butter, chocolate, coconut and palm oil.

A

Saturated fats

154
Q

olive oil, canola oil, avocados, cashew nuts

A

Monosaturated

155
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cooking oils made from sunflower, safflower, sesame seeds, corn or soybeans; soft margarine with liquid vegetable oil as major ingredient; fish

A

Polyunsaturated

156
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baked goods and foods eaten in restaurants

A

Trans-fat

157
Q

margarine and shortening

A

Hydrogenated fats

158
Q

egg yolk, meats – especially fatty meats, skin of poultry, butter, cream, cheese, milk (not skim), organ meats

A

Cholesterol

159
Q

Desirable total blood cholesterol level is

A

less than 200 mg/dl

160
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Lipoproteins types

A

Very low density lipoproteins (VLDL)
Low density lipoprotein (LDL)
High density lipoprotein (HDL)

161
Q

contains no calories, made from CHO and fats, can cause cramps and diarrhea

A

Olestra

162
Q

made from egg white or milk protein, not available for home use

A

Simplesse

163
Q

CHO based, used for baking but not frying

A

Oatrim

164
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Vitamin Function

A

Regulate body process and help proteins to build and repair tissue

165
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Types of Vitamins

A

Fat soluble and water soluble.

166
Q

Increased need during pregnancy and periods of growth

A

Folic acid

167
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Minerals

A

Regulating body processes. Body fluids, muscle contraction, nerve impulses, blood clotting and acid base balance

168
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Major Minerals

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Calcium (Ca) Phosphorus (P) Magnesium (Mg) Sulfur (S)

Sodium (Na) Potassium (K) Chloride (Cl)