Upper and Lower GIT Flashcards
1
Q
How is the upper GIT classified?
A
From the mouth to the duodenum.
2
Q
What are the common landmarks?
A
- Tongue in the oropharynx
- Pharynx back of the larynx
- 2 sphincters in the esophagus.
- esophagus
- stomach
3
Q
what is the function of the upper sphincter?
A
The main purpose of the UPPER SPHINCTER (UES) is to prevent aspiration, so it is to prevent things spilling from the esophagus into the trachea when you swallow.
4
Q
what is the function of the lower sphincter?
A
The LOWER SPHINCTER has a function to prevent acid/ stuff from the stomach back up to the esophagus.
5
Q
what are the 3 common Upper GIT disorders?
A
GORD
Peptic ulcers disease
Functional Dyspepsia
6
Q
what is classified as the lower GIT?
A
From the duodenum to the anus.
7
Q
What are the common lower GI tract disorders?
A
- Infection - bacterial or viral
- Irritable bowel syndrome
- Functional constipation
- Coeliac disease
- Inflammatory bowel disease — Crohn’sdisease and ulcerative colitis
