Upper rectum - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Where in the brain is the vomiting center located? Medulla oblongata Antiemetic agents, such as domperidone and haloperidol, are antagonists for which receptors? Dopamine What type of vomiting is caused by the direct stimulation of the vomiting center by neurologic lesions involving the brainstem? Projectile Considering the normal frequency of bowel evacuation, how infrequently can evacuation occur and still be considered within normal range? Once a week How many stools p...

What are sentinel lymph nodes? correct answersFirst group of lymph nodes draining a specific organ Describe the lymph node drainage of the GI tract correct answers*Trachea and esophagus => Mediastinal *Liver, spleen, pancreas, stomach, upper duodenum => Celiac *Lower duodenum, jejunum, ilecum, colon to splenic flexure => SMA *Colon from splenic flexure to upper rectum => IMA *Lower rectum to anal canal (above pectinate line) =>Internal Iliac Anal rectum (below pectinate line) =&gt...

What are sentinel lymph nodes? correct answersFirst group of lymph nodes draining a specific organ Describe the lymph node drainage of the GI tract correct answers*Trachea and esophagus => Mediastinal *Liver, spleen, pancreas, stomach, upper duodenum => Celiac *Lower duodenum, jejunum, ilecum, colon to splenic flexure => SMA *Colon from splenic flexure to upper rectum => IMA *Lower rectum to anal canal (above pectinate line) =>Internal Iliac Anal rectum (below pectinate li...

brachial plexus - Answer C5-C8, T1, network of interlacing nerves found in the upper arm area pelvic plexus - Answer the network of nerves on the side of the rectum formed by the hypogastric and pelvic nerves cauda equina - Answer "horse's tail", a fan of nerve fibers below the spinal cord

Age related considerations on the GI system Mouth: Peridontal disease, taste buds decrease, xerostomia Esophagus: decreased tone and motility Abdominal Wall: thinner, decreased receptors Stomach, small intestine, liver, gallbladder, and pancreas: decreased synthesis and secretions Large intestine, anus, rectum: decreased tone, motility, and transit time Assessment of the GI system Subjective: appetite, dysphagia, food intolerance, abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting, bowel habits, nutriti...

NURS 5315 - Disorders of the GI System Test 4 -BLUE PRINT REAL EXAM QUESTIONS & VERIFIED ANSWERS Primary manifestations of SRMD - ANSWER GI bleeding Cushing Ulcers - ANSWER Stress ulcers that occur as a result of TBI or brain surgery Upper GI bleed - ANSWER any source of bleeding which occurs in the esophagus, stomach or the duodenum. Upper GI bleed is characterized by... - ANSWER frank, bright red or "coffee ground" emesis Upper GI bleed causes - ANSWER bleeding varices (vari...

Exam 2: PRN1032/ PRN 1032 Client-Centered Care I Exam Review (2023/2024 Newly Updated) | Questions and Verified Answers| Rasmussen GI Tract is made up of what - ~ANSWER The mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small and large intestines, rectum, and anus. Accessory organs of the GI - ~ANSWER The liver, gallbladder, and pancreas Functions of the...

BIOD 103 MEDTERM EXAM MODULE 6 STUDY GUIDE - PORTAGE LEARNING. PORTAGE LEARNING. Digestion: The Esophagus & the Stomach From the esophagus, food enters the stomach, which can be broken down into three distinct parts. The upper part of the stomach is called the fundus, the middle portion is known as the body, and the lower portion is known as the antrum. The openings to and from the stomach are called sphincters. These sphincters contract and relax to allow food in from the esophagus and p...

Bowel Elimination Chapter 47 - Potter Perry GI tract a series of hollow mucous membrane-lined muscular organs what is the key function of the GI system? fluid and electrolyte balance where does the GI tract receive fluids from? ingested fluids food gallbladder pancreas upper esophageal sphincter a circular muscle that prevents air from entering the esophagus and food from refluxing into the throat peristalsis a contraction that propels food through the length of the ...

Navy Hospital Corpsman HCB Test 9 Questions and Answers Already Passed kidneys are said to be retroperitoneal located between the levels of the last thoracic and third lumbar vertebral a position where they are partially protected by ribs 11 and 12 kidneys what do the kidneys do? filter blood excrete waste products maintain fluid balance an analysis of the vL and physical chemical and microscopic properties of urine urinalysis how much urine can the bladder hold? 200-400 mL ...