test/digestive review Flashcards

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1
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give quick energy

A

carbohydrates

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2
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made of amino acids

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protein

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3
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act as coenzymes

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vitamins

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4
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necessary for chemical reations

A

H2O

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5
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also known as lipids

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fats

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6
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involved in metabolism

A

minerals

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7
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important for stored energy

A

fats

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8
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glycogen is an example

A

carbohydrates

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9
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60% of food volume

A

H2O

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10
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contains the most calories

A

fats

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11
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bolus

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ball of chewed food held together by saliva and mucus. formed in the mouth and transported through the esophagus to the stomach

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12
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chyme

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slightly acidic, liquified food. located in the stomach and formed from materials in the boluses that come to the stomach

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13
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secretin

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chemical containing bicarbonate ions that counteract the stomach acids. made by the pancreas, floating in alkaline fluid

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14
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lipase

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an enzyme that breaks down fat after bile emulsified it. made by pancreas

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15
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parietal cells

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cells in the stomach producing the chemical Hydrochloric Acid, which kills harmful bacteria on food

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16
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chief cells

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cells in the stomach which produce the enzyme pepsin, which breaks down proteins

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17
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rectum

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muscle used to defficate. as you get older deification becomes harder

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18
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anus

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opening that waste is excreted through. internal sphincter>involuntary smooth muscle. external sphincter> voluntary striated muscle

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19
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basal metabolic rate

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heat of body at rest

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20
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total metabolic rate

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total amount of kcal consumed to fuel daily activities. higher when young or physically active

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21
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how long does food remain in the stomach

A

4 hours

22
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how long does food remain in the small intestine

A

10 hrs

23
Q

the most important organ of digestion

A

small intestine

24
Q

how long is the esophagus

A

10 inches

25
Q

substance in the stomach that works on infants’ milk

A

rennin

26
Q

how long does undigested food remain in the large intestine

A

4hrs

27
Q

the internal anal sphincter is composed of

A

smooth muscle

28
Q

which of the following statements is true about Peyers patches
a.) they kill bacteria. b.) they break down protein. c.) they consist of lymphatic tissue. d.) they release maltase

A

C

29
Q

emulsification is associated with the

A

liver

30
Q

which of the following is function of HCI?

a.) releases lipase. b.) kills bacteria. c.) breaks down carbohydrates. d.) releases tripsin

A

b

31
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the top of the stomach is called the

A

fundic region

32
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pepsin begins the digestion of

A

proteins

33
Q

the space between the lips and teeth are known as the

A

vestibule

34
Q

name the mouth enzyme that breaks down carbohydrates

A

ptylin

35
Q

pancreatic enzymes travel along the pancreatic duct and empty into the

A

small intestine

36
Q

how long is the alimentary canal

A

30 feet

37
Q

Ryan has been complaining for some time about pain and bloating in his abdominal region. His mother suspects that he has a “nervous stomach”. what is the name of this digestive problem

A

colitis

38
Q

pat ran a fever at baseball practice, and felt tenderness in his lower right side. the coach took him to Nazareth Hospital’s ER. what did they diagnose

A

appendicitis

39
Q

larry experienced acid reflux and pain in his chest near his esophagus. his doctor recommended surgery to repair a slight tear

A

hiatal hernia

40
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tom paid the price for chewing sunflower seeds during baseball season. a few got located in the haustra. what is his condition?

A

diverticulitis

41
Q

marie was careless about disposing patient’s syringes at the hospital and was stuck. she later developed liver inflammation and permanent damage

A

hepatitis

42
Q

Slide 1:

a. )name this liver disorder
b. ) what is the function of this organ

A

cirrhosis of the liver

to purify poisons and produce bile for emulsification

43
Q

slide 2:
what does this gland produce
name the childhood virus which affects this gland

A
salivary amalase (ptylin) w/ clear watery liquid
mumps
44
Q

slide 3:
what condition is exhibited by the man on the slide
cause of symptoms

A

jaundice

bilirubin leaking into bloodstream (bile)

45
Q

slide 4:
name this hole in the stomach lining
what chemical caused this abnormality

A

ulcer

hydrochloric acid

46
Q

side 5:
name the organ containing this hardened piece of bile
what is the function of bile

A

gall bladder

to emulsify, physically break down fats into smaller pieces

47
Q

slide 6:
name this structure
what does this tooth part contain

A

the pulp

nerves, blood vessels, connective tissue

48
Q
slide 7:
function of this structure
what is the name of this structure
A

to help swallow

uvula

49
Q

slide8:
name this stomach region
what is this valve

A

cardiac region

pyloric sphincter

50
Q

side 9:
function of these microscopic parts
specific name for inner part

A

villi absorb nutrients from material in small intestine

lacteals

51
Q

slide 10:
name this digestive condition
what is the specific anatomical problem

A

hemorrhoids

swollen/broken rectal veins