Upper GI Flashcards
1
Q
acarbose
A
Precose medication alpha glucoside inhibtor slows down digestion of starch. Used in diabetes treatment and to prevent dumping syndome
2
Q
Acetylcholine
A
excitatory neurotransmitter involved in stimulation parietal cells
3
Q
Achalasia
A
motility disorder weakened peristalsis within esophagus
4
Q
Achlorhydria
A
lack of gastric HCl
5
Q
Ageusia
A
inability to taste
6
Q
anastomosis
A
surgical connection of body parts, especially hollow tubular parts like those of GI tract
7
Q
aspiration
A
accidental inhalation of food particles/fluid into lungs
8
Q
Autocrine
A
type of communication via hormones. action/change within same cell
9
Q
Bariatric
A
medical treatment of morbid obesity.
