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Semester 2 Anatomy > Gastrointestinal Tract > Flashcards

Gastrointestinal Tract Flashcards

1
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Fill in the blank.

The GI tract extends from the _______ to the ______.

A

The GI tract extends from the MOUTH to the ANUS.

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What are the three different embryonic divisions of the GI tract?

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Upper: fore-gut
Middle: mid-gut
Lower: hind-gut

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What are the two types of GI bleed?

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Upper and Lower GI bleed.

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4
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What demarcates (separates) the upper and lower GI bleeds?

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Duodenojejunal junction.

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What is the Duodeojejunal junction?

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It demarcates the upper and lower GI bleeds.

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What part of the GI tract is included in the UPPER Endoscopy?

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Oesophagus and Stomach.

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What part of the GI tract is included in the LOWER Endoscopy?

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Anus, Rectum, and Colon(large intestine).

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Fill in the blank.

The oral cavity is inferior to ____ cavities.

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The oral cavity is inferior to NASAL cavities.

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What is the roof of the oral cavity made of?

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Hard and Soft palates.

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10
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What is the epiglottis structure? - X

A

leaf-shaped cartilage

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What is the epiglottis function? - X

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covers the laryngeal inlet and direct food from oral cavity across into the pharynx and down into the oesophagus.

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What are the four papillae on the tongue?

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Fungiform Papillae
Filiform Papillae
Vallate Papillae
Foliate Papillae

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What are the two main functions/feature of the papillae?

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  • Increase contact area between the tongue and contents of the oral cavity.
  • Most have taste buds on the surface.
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14
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Which papillae do not have taste buds on the surface?

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Filiform Papillae

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15
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What three sections does the pharynx go through?

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Nasal Cavity
Oral Cavity
Oesophagus

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16
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What is anterior to the Pharynx?

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Larynx

17
Q

What is the landmark of the nasopharynx?

A

Opening of the pharyngotympanic tube.

18
Q

Where does the palatine tonsil sit?

A

Sits posterior to the tongue in the oral cavity in the oropharynx.
Sits in between the two arches.

19
Q

What do the palatine tonsils mark?

A

Marks the transition from oral cavity into the oropharynx.

20
Q

How long is the oesophagus in cm?

A

23-27 cm

21
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What are the three parts of the oesophagus?

A

Cervical: part in the neck which is continuous with oropharynx.
Thoracic: T1-T10. At T10 it passes through the muscular part of the diaphragm via the oesophageal hiatus.
Abdominal: oesophageal hiatus to cardiac of the stomach.

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