GI Overview Flashcards
What fluids aid in digestion in the stomach?
HCL
Pepsin
Gastrin
Intrinsic factors
What is the function of the liver?
Produce bile
What is the function of the gallbladder?
Store and secrete bile
What is the purpose of bile?
It is secreted into the duodenum to aid in digestion and absorption of fats/fat-soluble vitamins, removes waste products
What enzymes are part of the pancreas?
Bicarbonate Trypsin Chymotrypsin Pancreatic lipase Amylase
what are s/s of GI disease?
Nausea, vomiting, jaundice, diarrhea, anorexia, constipation, dysphagia, achalasia, heartburn, hemoptysis, abdominal pain, GI bleeding
Which organs are part of the Right upper quadrant?
Small bowel Liver + gallbladder Pylorus Duodenum Head of pancreas Hepatic flexure of colon Portions of ascending and transverse colon Right adrenal gland Portion of R kidney
Which organs are part of the Left upper quadrant?
Small bowel Left lobe of liver Spleen Stomach Body of pancreas Splenic flexure of colon Portions of transverse and descending colon Left adrenal gland Portion of left kidney
Which organs are a part of the Right lower quadrant?
Small bowel Cecum and appendix Portion of ascending colon Lower pole of right kidney Right ureter
Which organs are a part of the left lower quadrant?
Small bowel Sigmoid colon Portion of descending colon lower pole of left kidney left ureter
Where does the gallbladder refer pain to?
Right upper trap
Where does the diaphragm refer pain to?
Bilateral upper traps
Where does the esophagus refer pain to?
Sternum
Where does the heart refer pain to?
Left breast
Where does the stomach refer pain to?
Left mid t/s, wrap around to midline on front
