A disorder characterised by either poor GI motility or a physical blockage of the colon.
What is constipation?
100
Located behind the stomach and functions as both an endocrine gland and an exocrine gland.
What is the pancreas?
100
This occurs when the stomach empties too rapidly into the duodenum causing rapid fluid shift, release of insulin, increased peristalisis and diarrhea.
What is Dumping Syndrome?
100
Found in the colon but is NOT considered part of the large intestine.
What is the ilieum?
100
This class of medications are given to clients with organ transplants for prevention of rejection.
What are immunosupressants?
200
An autoimmune disorder affecting the colon and the distal small intestine. Can occur in any part of the intestines.
What is Crohn's Disease?
200
Main function is to store and to release bile as needed in the small intestine for fat emulsification.
What is the gall bladder?
200
The rhythmic contractions of the smooth muscle of the GI tract responsible for the transit of partially digested food and chyme.
What is paristalsis?
200
The finger-like projections of the intestinal mucosa.
What are villi?
200
This is one of the most common antidiarrheals given to help maintain normal activity.
What is Immodium?
300
Lower esophageal sphincter leading into stomach relaxes inappropriately.
What is GERD?
300
Portion of the GI tract where the pH is less than 2.
What is the stomach?
300
This form of digestion occurs when the addition of enzymes, acids and water break down the bonds in food.
What is chemical digestion?
300
This enzyme allows us to digest carbohydrates.
What is amylase?
300
This class of medications are given to help neutralize gastric hyperacidity.
What are antacids?
400
Didorder where "pouches" develope within the intestine, bacteria infests these "pouches," and inflammation developes.
What is diverticulitis?
400
Place where bile salts are CREATED.
What is the liver?
400
The place where digestion begins.
What is the mouth?
400
The teeth used to tear and pierce food.
What are canines?
400
These agents are commonly given for infections and usually given for GI disorders to eradicate H. pylori.
What are antibiotics?
500
Damage or weakening of the lining of the GI tract causing a break in mucous barrier.
What are Ulcers?
500
Controls the opening between the stomach and the duodenal protion of the small intestine
What is the pyloric sphincter?
500
Most enzymes in the intestines come from this organ.
What is the pancreas?
500
The membrane that protects the organs within the abdominal cavity.
What is the peritoneum?
500
These medications are given to inhibit secretion of gastric acid & are used to treat people with GERD, ulcers of the stomach or intestine, or other digestive disorders.