Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Module 3: Digestive Tract Disorders > Part 1: Digestive Tract Discorders > Flashcards

Part 1: Digestive Tract Discorders Flashcards

Different types of Digestive Tract Disorders

1
Q

Gastric ulcer is also know as…

A

Peptic ulcer disease
Intestinal ulcer
Ulcer disease
Duodenal ulcer

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Ulcer in the stomach is known an

A

Gastric Ulcer

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Ulcer in the first part of the intestines is known as

A

Duodenal ulcer

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Ulcers occur in the intestines more than the stomach by X times. What’s X?

A

5

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Ulcers occur more frequently in what people?

A

Men
Smokers
People who use medication that weakens the lining of the stomach and intestines.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Symptoms of gastric ulcer are…

A

Pain in the upper, central part of the abdomen (just under the breastbone)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

H.pylori Disease profile includes… (6 items)

A

MALT Lymphoma
Acute/Chronic Gastritis
Gastric Ulcer
Gastric Atrophy
Duodenal Ulcer
Gastric Cancer

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Ulcer Nutritional Therapy for Inflammation (4 items)

A

EPA
Quercetin (onion) - antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects that might help reduce swelling, kill cancer cells, control blood sugar, and help prevent heart disease.
Curcumin (Tumeric)
Ginger

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Ulcer Nutritional Therapy for Wounds (2 items)

A

Ascorbate (Alkaline Vit-C)
Zinc Citrate

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Ulcer Nutritional Therapy for H.Pylori (2 items)

A

Sulforaphane (found in broccoli sprouts)
Ascorbic acid (Vit-C)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Ulcer Nutritional Therapy for Fungi (6 items)

A

MCFA (Medium Chain Fatty Acids)
Oregano
Olive leaf
Honokiol (Found in magnolia plant)
Resveratrol
VCO (Virgin Coconut Oil)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Ulcer Nutritional Therapy for Stomach Wall (1 item)

A

L-glutamine (taken on an empty stomach)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

People with chronic acid reflux has a higher tendency for what cancer? (1 type)

A

Esophagus cancer

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

Digestive enzymes in MOUTH (2 types)

A

Lingual lipase - fats
Salivary amylase - carbs

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Digestive enzymes in STOMACH (5 types)

A

Pepsin - protein
HCI (Hydrocloric Acid) - destroy bacteria or virus in food consumed
Intrinsic Factor (IF) - binds to Vit B12 for absorption in ileum
Mucin - destroys bacterial and virus, protects stomach lining from HCI
Gastric lipase - lipid hydrolysis (Digest fats)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

Digestive enzymes in PANCREAS (4 types)

A

Trypsingen (Trypsin) - breaks down proteins into basic amino acids
Chymotrypsinogen (Chymotrypsisn) - breaks down amino acids
Pancreatic lipase - degrades triglycerides into fats and glycerol
Pancreatic amylase - breaks down starch and glycogen

17
Q

Main Hormones in Digestive Tract - Salivary (1 type)

A

DHEA (produced in the kidney. Drops when stress is high)

18
Q

Main Hormones in Digestive Tract - Stomach (4 types)

A

Leptin - restricts appetite
Ghreline - stimulates appetite
Trefoil peptides - mucosal protection and repair
Somatostatin - inhibits secretions of other hormones

19
Q

Main Hormones in Digestive Tract - Pancreas (2 types)

A

Pancreatic polypeptide - inhibits pancreatic / biliary secretion
Enteroglucogon - inhibits insulin secretion

20
Q

Main Hormones in Digestive Tract - Enteric Nerves (1 type)

A

Neuropeptite Y - regulates intestinal blood flow

21
Q

Main Hormones in Digestive Tract - Colon (1 type)

A

Peptite YY - inhibits food intake

22
Q

Main Hormones in Digestive Tract - Gut (2 types)

A

Growth factors - cell proliferation & differentiation
Motilin - increase gastric emptying and small bowel motility (allows mixing and transit of secretions and digested contents but also to get rid of excess or toxic non-absorbed contents from the system.)

23
Q

Gastric Reflux Nutritional Therapy - DIGESTION (3 types)

A

Digestive enzymes
Bromelain (pineapple enzyme)
Ginger

24
Q

Gastric Reflux Nutritional Therapy - ESOPHAGEAL MUSCULAR MOVEMENT (1 type)

A

Magnesium citrate

25
Q

Gastric Reflux Nutritional Therapy - TISSUE DAMAGE (3 types)

A

Selenomethionine (selenium found in Brazil nuts)
Zinc citrate
Ascorbic acid (Vit-C)

26
Q

Gastric Reflux Nutritional Therapy - INFLAMMATION (4 types)

A

EPA
Curcumin
Gingerols
Quercetin

Module 3: Digestive Tract Disorders (4 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions