Organ Question
GERD
digestive system general
Cells
wild card
100
what is bile?
Bile is a yellow-green digestive fluid produced by the liver that helps break down fats and eliminate waste from the body
100
what is GERD?
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is a chronic condition where stomach acid flows back into the esophagus
100
The primary function of the digestive system is...
breaking down food into nutrients, absorbing them, and eliminating waste
100
what are Enterocytes :P
Enterocytes are cells in the small intestine that absorb nutrients
100
The name any common symptoms of GERD?
nausea, chest pain, difficulty swallowing, chronic cough, water brash (excess saliva mixed with stomach acid), globus sensation (the sensation of a lump in one’s throat)
200
what is Role of the Duodenum
initiating nutrient absorption, and regulating digestive secretions through hormonal signaling
200
GERD happens when?
GERD happens when the lower esophageal sphincter fails to close properly
200
what is the part of your mouth that help with mechanical?
The teeth
200
what are Chief cells?
Chief cells produce pepsinogen, which is converted into pepsin, an enzyme that digests proteins
200
What is this image?
Liver
300
what is the main role of the large intestine?
to absorb water and compacts waste
300
What foods should you avoid if you have GERD?
Foods that are fatty, salty, spicy, aciditic and/or fried
300
name any GERD Treatment mentioned?
Antacids, H2 blockers, Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), Potassium-competitive acid blockers
300
what are Goblet cells?
Goblet cells produce mucus that protects the digestive tract from damage
300
The digestive system processes food in this order (starting at mouth)
Mouth, Pharynx and esophagus, Stomach, small and large intestine
400
what is finger-like Wall of small intestine?
villi
400
What is the most common symptom of GERD?
most common symptom is a burning feeling in your chest
400
what does bile break down
fat
400
what are Acinar cells?
Acinar cells in the pancreas produce digestive enzymes that help break down food
400
what is this?
gallbadder
500
what is a bolus
A mass of chewed food mixed with saliva
500
What is the most common type of motility associated with the esophagus?
Perisatalsis
500
The mixture of stomach secretions and food is called?
Chyme
500
what are Hepatocytes cells?
Hepatocytes cells the main cells of the liver, process nutrients, remove harmful substances, and produce bile to help digest fats
500
What is one of the three chronic conditions or complications linked GERD?
Esophagitis
Barrett’s Esophagus
Dental Erosion