Disease
A disease where fluids in the stomach flow back into the esophagus.
What is Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)?
Antibiotics and other medications.
How is Chronic Diarrhea treated?
Food must be broken down to gain energy and to regain tissue.
Why must food be broken down?
Waste moves upward.
What is the ascending colon named after?
Absorbs any remaining water and nutrients from the indigestible material, then forms the rest into stool.
What is the function of the ascending colon?
Chronic inflammation of the digestive tract.
What is Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)?
Anti-acids, or drugs that reduce acid, reduce stress levels, liquid bandages.
How are Peptic Ulcurs treated?
The Upper GI and the Lower Gi
What are the two parts of the alimentary canal?
5 feet in length.
What is the large intestines length?
Absorbs fluids and salts that remain after digestion occurs in the small intestine.
What is the function of the Cecum?
Delayed defecation that persists for several weeks or more.
What is Chronic Constipation?
Drinking plenty of fluids, eating high fiber foods, increasing exercise. Reducing stress.
How is Chronic Constipation treated?
The process of Chewing.
What is Mastication?
12 feet of small intestine.
What is the ileum's length?
Absorbs minerals, proteins, fats, carbohydrates, and water.
What is the function of the Jejunum?
Open sore at the lining of the digestive tract.
What is a Peptic Ulcur?
Anti-inflammatory medication, antibiotics, diet changes, reducing stress. Surgery could also treat IBD.
:How is Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) treated?
Term for Swallowing.
What is Deglutition?
Lesser curvature, Greater curvature.
What is the two sides of the stomach
Absorbs vitamin B12, bile salts, and products not absorbed in the jejunum.
What is the function of the Ileum?
Watery stool that persists for more than two to four weeks
What is Chronic Diarrhea?
Medication that neutralize or reduce acid in the stomach, diet, and in some cases surgery.
How is Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) treated?
Occurs when the bolus mixes with gastric juices.
What is Maceration?
Rugae, cardia, fundus, body, antrum.
What is the five regions of the stomach?
Absorbs nutrients before it begins creating waste material from food we cannot digest.
What is the function of the Large intestine?