gi breakdown Flashcards
1
Q
Pathway of food through the digestive system
A
mouth, esophagus, pyloric sphincter, stomach, duodenum, jejunum, ileum, large intestine, rectum, anus
2
Q
The pyloric sphincter is between the ___ and the duodenum
A
stomach
3
Q
The ____, ____, are in the RUQ
A
gallbladder, liver
4
Q
The ____,___ , are in the LUQ.
A
pancreas, spleen
5
Q
The ___ is in the RLQ
A
Appendix
6
Q
The ___ is in the LLQ
A
rectum
7
Q
What enzyme starts the breakdown of food in the mouth
A
amylase
8
Q
The ___ protects the oral mucosa, initiates digestion, and has an antibacterial action
A
saliva
9
Q
What are the 3 major GI hormones
A
CKG, Secretin, Gastrin
10
Q
This hormone slows gastric emptying and inhibits food intake
A
CKG
11
Q
What would the PT present with if there was a lack of CKG?
A
large appetite with no control
