Alterations of Digestive Function

Flashcards covering key concepts from the lecture on alterations of digestive function.

Anorexia is defined as a lack of __ to eat despite physiologic stimuli that would normally produce hunger.

desire

Vomiting refers to the __ emptying of the stomach and intestinal contents through the mouth.

forceful

Constipation is characterized by small, infrequent, difficult bowel movements of less than stools per week.

3

Diarrhea is indicated by increased _ consistency in stools.

liquid

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) involves backflow of gastric contents through the __ esophageal sphincter.

lower

Hiatal hernia occurs when the stomach passes through the diaphragm into __.

thorax

In gastritis, the inflammation of the stomach lining can be caused by NSAIDs and __.

Helicobacter pylori (H-pylori)

Peptic ulcer disease is characterized by injury to the esophageal mucosa or __.

duodenum

The dumping syndrome is defined as the literal dumping of stomach contents into the __ portion of the small intestine.

proximal

Appendicitis is the inflammation of the __.

appendix

Inflammatory Bowel Disease includes ulcerative colitis and __ disease.

Crohn

Acute liver failure can be caused by an overdose of __.

acetaminophen

Cirrhosis represents the irreversible end stage of various different hepatic injuries and is associated with __ hypertension.

portal

Cholecystitis is inflammation of the gallbladder often caused by a gallstone lodged in the __ duct.

cystic

Pancreatitis can lead to autodigestion caused by the release of digestive __.

enzymes

Hepatic encephalopathy is a neurological syndrome characterized by impaired behavioral, cognitive, and __ function.

motor

Colon cancer screenings should begin at age __ and continue every ten years.

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