Finals - Microbial Disease of Digestive system-6th - Sheet1

Question 1

are open sores that develop on the inside lining of your stomach and the upper portion of your small intestine.

Answer 1

Peptic ulcers

Question 2

ulcers that occur on the inside of the stomach

Answer 2

Gastric ulcers

Question 3

that occur on the inside of the upper portion of your small intestine (duodenum)

Answer 3

Duodenal ulcers

Question 4

The ___ bacteria excretes the enzyme urease, which converts urea into ammonia and bicarbonate. The release of ammonia ‘neutralize’ the acidic environment in the stomach, which explains

Answer 4

H. pylori

Question 5

occurs when stomach acid frequently flows back into the tube connecting your mouth and stomach (esophagus). This backwash (acid reflux) can irritate the lining of your esophagus.

Answer 5

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

Question 6

GERD is caused by ___

Answer 6

frequent acid reflux

Question 7

Medications to reduce acid production. These medications — known as ___ — include cimetidine (Tagamet HB), famotidine (Pepcid AC) and nizatidine (Axid AR).

Answer 7

H-2-receptor blockers

Question 8

is a common disorder that affects the large intestine. Signs and symptoms include cramping, abdominal pain, bloating, gas, and diarrhea or constipation, or both.

Answer 8

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)

Question 9

is a general term for a group of conditions with one thing in common: inflammation of the lining of the stomach(gastric mucosa). This is most often the result of infection with the same bacterium that causes most stomach ulcers.

Answer 9

Gastritis

Question 10

these reduce acid by blocking the action of the parts of cells that produce acid.

Answer 10

Proton pump inhibitors

Question 11

Acid blockers — also called ___ — reduce the amount of acid released into your digestive tract, which relieves gastritis pain and encourages healing

Answer 11

histamine (H-2) blockers

Question 12

occurs when bowel movements become less frequent and stools become difficult to pass. It happens most often due to changes in diet or routine, or due to inadequate
intake of fiber

Answer 12

Constipation

Question 13

these are also called piles, are swollen veins in your anus and lower rectum, similar to varicose veins. They can develop inside the rectum or under the skin around the anus .

Answer 13

Hemorrhoids ,