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The Medical Terminology assignments are to be completed and submitted for a completion mark on the due date set for the assignment. Late submissions will not be accepted. The definitions, terminology, examples, etc. in this assignment are testable material so all definitions MUST be in a HEALTH SCIENCE context. Medical Terminology Assignment 8 will be assessed on the Digestion and Nutrition exam and will have a section devoted solely to Medical Terminology 8 in addition to the Human Body System material being tested.
List the 4 vital functions of the digestive system (4)
Motility, digestion, absorption, secretion
What are the general functions of the digestive system (3) (~4)
to digest and absorb food and then eliminate waste
breaks down and absorbs nutrients from food for energy, growth and cell repair
Motility
the ability of organisms and fluids to move around
Secretion
production and release of a useful substance by a gland or cell
Digestion
the process of breaking food down into substances for absorption into the bloodstream
Absorption
the process of taking nutrients from food to blood for energy, growth and cell repair
What is pyrosis?
(heartburn or GERD)
a burning pain in the abdomen or chest caused by the influx of stomach acid into the esophagus
GERD stands for..
gastroesophageal reflux
Impacts of pyrosis
a burning pain in chest after eating
pain worsening after lying or bending
bitter or acidic taste in mouth
dysgraphia
What is dysgraphia?
trouble swallowing
What is anorexia nervosa?
an eating disorder involving severe calorie restriction and a low body weight
Impacts of anorexia
dizziness, fainting
lack of appetite
weight loss
abdominal pain
obsessive eating behaviors
Bulimia
an eating disorder where a person has regular bingeing episodes where they feel a loss of control, followed by guilt
Impacts of bulimia
vomiting on purpose
extreme exercising
mood swings
stomach damage
electrolyte imbalance
dental problems
What are ulcers?
open sores on the inner lining of the stomach and upper small intestine
What is cirrhosis?
permanent severe scarring which damages the liver, interfering with it’s functioning
Impacts of cirrhosis
slows the flow of blood in liver
swelling in legs and abdomen
reduces liver’s ability to produce bile
what is bile
fluid that breaks down fat in foods
What is hepatitis
Inflammation of the liver that occurs when tissues are injured or infected
Impacts of hepatitis
Liver damage
Chronic liver infection
Cirrhosis
Liver cancer
