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Patho Wk 4 The GI system Questions with Correct Answers
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Patho Wk 4 The GI system Questions with CorrectAnswers
1. What are the primary digestive organs?: mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stom- ach, small
intestine, large intestine
2. What are the secondary digestive organs?: liver, pancreas, gallbladder, sali- vary glands,
teeth, tongue
3. Define digestion: the orderly process involving the action of a large number of digestive
enzymes
4. Define absorption: products of digestion cross the mucosa and enter the lymph
5. The GI system is the portal: through which nutritive substances, vitamins, minerals, and
fluids enter the body
6. What are the components of the upper GI tract?: -Mouth
- Esophagus
- Stomach
- Duodenum
7. The physically separates the upper from the lower GI tract: diaphragm
8. What makes up the lower GI tract?: - Small intestines
- Large intestines (colon)
- Appendix
-Rectum
9. Define peristalsis: contraction and relaxation of smooth muscle throughout the stomach to
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, propel food forward
10.Name the common GI signs and symptoms patients present with: Nausea- symptom
Vomiting- sign
Diarrhea
Anorexia
Constipation
Dysphagia- diff swallowing Achalasia
Heartburn
Abdominal pain GI
Bleeding
Left shoulder pain
Fecal incontinence
11.When do age related changes of the GI system begin?: before 50 years old
12.What GI signs are commonly seen in seniors?: Constipation, incontinence ,& diverticular
disease
13.Discuss age related GI oral changes: tooth enamel wear, tooth decay, tooth loss
14.Discuss age related GI sensory changes: decreased taste buds, sense of smell, salivary
secretion
15.What are the GI motor deficits found in normal aging?: (smooth/visceral muscle)- slow
absorption of nutrients
16.True or false: its normal to have a decline in the production of intrinsic factor in aging: true
17.Name the disorders of focus for the esophagus: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease(GERD)
Hiatal Hernia
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