LPC010 Flashcards
1
Q
Dyspepsia
A
Indigestion or upset stomach
2
Q
How much blood did the liver store?
A
10% of total volume.
3
Q
Small intestine
A
Absorbs water
4
Q
Colon (large intestine)
A
Absorbs water and stores fecal matter.
5
Q
Spleen
A
Stores red blood cells and platelets. Carries our immune functions.
6
Q
Gastroenteritis
A
Inflammation of the stomach/intestines, usually caused by a viral infection.
7
Q
Peptic ulcer disease
A
A break in the mucosa lining the stomach or small intestine.
8
Q
Appendicitis
A
Inflammation of the appendix that usually results in removal surgery.
9
Q
Hepatitis
A
Liver inflammation
10
Q
Pyelonephris
A
Kidney infection commonly found in females from a bladder infection.
11
Q
Nephrolithiasis
A
Kidney stones
