Unit 6 Gastrointestinal System

Question 1

Diverticulosis

Answer 1

Small pouches in the lining of the colon that bulge outward thru weak spots.

Question 2

Diverticulitis

Answer 2

When the small pouch in the lining of the colon become inflamed and infected.

Question 3

GERD

Answer 3

Is a disorder caused by transient relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter.

Question 4

Hiatal Hernia

Answer 4

Is loss of muscle strength and tone. Increased intra-abdominal pressure or congenital defects contribute to the formation of hiatal Hernia.

Question 5

Dysarthria

Answer 5

Difficult, poorly articulated speech resulting from interference in the control and execution over the muscle of speech

Question 6

Edentulous

Answer 6

Absence of teeth

Question 7

Dysphasia

Answer 7

Loss of language

Question 8

Barrett’s Esophagus

Answer 8

Condition in which the lining of the esophagus changes, becoming more like the lining off the small intestine rather than the esophagus.

Question 9

Barium Swollow

Answer 9

Barium Sulfate is a metallic compound that shows up on X-ray. This testa is used to determine the cause of painful swallowing, difficulty with swallowing, and pain, or bloodstained vomit, or unexpected weight loss.

Question 10

Upper GI Endoscopy

Answer 10

Procedure win which a gastroenterologist uses an endoscope to see the lining of your upper GI Tract.

Question 11

Hernia

Answer 11

An abnormal exit of tissue or an organ, such as the bowel, through the wall of the cavity in which it normally resides.