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GI: Key Terms Flashcards

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endocrine hormone released from the stomach (stimulates secretion of gastric acid)

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Gastrin

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2
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first part of the duodenum

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duodenal bulb

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accumulation of serous fluid in the abdomen

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Ascites

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membranous extension of the peritoneum that suspends the stomach and duodenum from the liver; helps to support the lesser curvature of the stomach

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Lesser omentum

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calcified deposit within the appendix; appendicitis can develop when the appendix becomes blocked by hard fecal matter; also called fecolith

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fecalith

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dilated fluid-filled bowel loops without peristalsis

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Paralytic ileus

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the transverse colon travels horizontally across the abdomen and bends at this point to form the descending colon

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Splenic flexure

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localized collection of pus surrounded by inflamed tissue

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Abscess

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process of nutrient molecules passing through wall of intestine into blood or lymph system

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Absorption

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one of the layers of the bowel, under the mucosal layer; contains blood vessels and lymph channels

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Submucosa

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a small tumor-like growth that projects from a mucous membrane surface

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Polyp

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12
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first layer of bowel

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Mucosa

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13
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normal segmentation of the wall of the colon

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Haustra

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helps support the greater curvature of the stomach

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Gastrophrenic ligament

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15
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entrance of the esophagus into the stomach

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Cardiac orifice

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16
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helps support the lesser curvature of the stomach

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Gastrohepatic ligament

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a fold from the parietal peritoneum that attaches to the small intestine, anchoring it to the posterior abdominal wall

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Mesentery

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muscle that connects the stomach to the proximal duodenum

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Lesser omentum

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characteristic of gastrointestinal wall thickening consisting of an echogenic center and a hypoechoic rim

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Target sign

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ligament between the stomach and the spleen; helps support stomach and spleen

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Gastrosplenic ligament

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fifth layer of bowel

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mesothelium

22
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ascending colon rises from the right lower quadrant to bend at this point to form the transverse colon

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Hepatic flexure

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a fecalith or calcification located in the appendix

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Appendicolith

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ligament between the spleen and the kidney that helps support the greater curvature of the stomach

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Lienorenal ligament

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located by drawing a line from the right anterosuperior iliac spine to the umbilicus; at approximately the midpoint of this line lies the root of the appen

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McBurney’s point

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malignancy of the lymph nodes, spleen, or liver

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Lymphoma

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congenital sac or blind pouch found in the lower portion of the ileum

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Meckel’s diverticulum

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rhythmic dilatation and contraction of the gastrointestinal tract as food is propelled through it

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Peristalsis

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normal segmentation of the small bowel

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Valvulae conniventes

30
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inflammation of the bowel, accompanied by abscess and bowel wall thickening

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Crohn’s disease

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released from small bowel as antacid; stimulates secretion of bicarbonate

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Secretin

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a pouchlike herniation through the muscular wall of a tubular organ that occurs in the stomach, the small intestine, or, most commonly, the colon

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Diverticulum

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site of maximum tenderness in the right lower quadrant; usually seen with appendicitis

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McBurney’s sign

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inner folds of the small intestine

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villi

35
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inner folds of the stomach wall

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Rugae

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collection of blood

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Hemorrhage

37
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third layer of bowel

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Muscularis

38
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double fold of the peritoneum attached to the duodenum, stomach, and large intestine; helps support the greater curve of the stomach; known as the fatty apron

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Greater omentum

39
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hormone secreted into the blood by the mucosa of the upper small intestine; stimulates contraction of the gallbladder and pancreatic secretion of enzymes

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Cholecystokinin

40
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also known as the digestive tract; includes the mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, duodenum, and small and large intestine

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Alimentary tract

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