Gastrointestinal

Question 1

Duodenum

Answer 1

Neutralizes acid in food from the stomach and mixes pancreatic and biliary secretions with food

Question 2

3 components of the small intestine:

Answer 2

Duodenum, jejunum, ileum

Question 3

Jejunum

Answer 3

Absorbs water, electrolytes, and nutrients

Question 4

Ileum

Answer 4

Absorbs bile and intrinsic factors to be recycled

Question 5

Transports food from mouth to stomach

Answer 5

Esophagus

Question 6

Gallbladder:

Answer 6

Stores and releases bile into the duodenum to assist with digestion

Question 7

Liver:

Answer 7

Bile is produced; assists with RBC and vitamin K production; regulates serum level of carbs, protein, and fats

Question 8

Pancreas:

Answer 8

Exocrine - secretes bicarbonate and digestive enzymes into the duodenum

Endocrine - secretes insulin, glucagon, and other hormones into the blood to regulate serum glucose levels

Question 9

GERD:

Answer 9

The result of an incompetent lower esophageal sphincter (LES) that allows reflux of gastric contents. This is a backwards movement of the stomach acids

Question 10

The inflammation of the gastric mucosa or inner layer of the stomach

Answer 10

Gastritis

Question 11

Refers to the inflammation of the gallbladder that may be acute or chronic

Answer 11

Chloecystitis or chloelithiasis

Question 12

Continues to absorb water and electrolytes; stores and eliminates undirected food as feces (6-large intestine)

Answer 12

Ascending, descending, transverse colon, sigmoid, rectum, anus