Chapter 11 Patho

Food is broken down in the stomach through chemical changes due to what enzyme?

Pepsin

What is the 2nd section of the small intestine called?

Jejunum

In digestion the materials they do not absorb are called the what?

Feces

What is another name for an upper GI series that allows visulization?

Barium Swallow

When an area of tissue has eroded leaving a crater what is it called?

Ulcer

What is the inflammation of the peritineum called?

Peritinitis

Which of the following is a general term for a group of GI disorders characterized by acute inflammation?

Dysentary

Inflammation and lesions do not occur with which intestinal disorder?

IBS

A bulge in the groin or scrotum pain lying down is caused by?

Inguenial hernia

The most common symptom of itching and bleeding with bowel movements?

Hemorrhoid

Which of the following is difficult to pass food into the stomach?

Appalassia

Which of the following can cause acute pharangitis?

Strep throat

The most common problem in the upper digestive system due to aging is what?

The loss of teeth

Decreased circulation to the stomach increases the instinice of what in the aging population?

Ulcers

How is gluten induced interoperability treated?

Diet

A physician may examine internal hemorrhoids using what?

Proctoscope

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Diet high in fiber

Which of the following is the primary concern with diarrhea especially in children?

Loss of fluids

What is another name for the large intestine?

Colon

What controls the cardiac and pyloric openings?

Sphincter muscles