Pharynx and Esophagus
Enlarges the pharynx during swallowing.
What is the Stylopharyngeus
Only fixed spot of the mono gastric stomach.
What is the cardia
General inflammation of the stomach
What is gastritis
Ranitidine, Cimetidine, and famotidine
What are Histamine (H2) receptor antagonists
More affective at inducing emesis in dogs but not cats. Great quick acting dopamine agonist
What is Apomorphine
Lymphoid tissue of the pharynx
What are tonsils
Connecting peritoneum that is between the liver and smaller curvature of the stomach.
What is the lesser momentum
A form of gastritis that usually involves streptococcus with purulent exudate. Thickened gastric walls and emesis of necrotic cast of walls are often observed.
What is Suppurative gastritis
Proton pump inhibitor for horses with stress or NSAID ulceration
What is Omprazole
Great for inducing emesis in cats, but will cause sedation so monitoring is important
What are a2 adrenergic agonists (xylazine and dexmedetomidine)
The divisions of the esophagus
What are the cervical, thoracic, and abdominal parts
Arteries that anastomose at the greater curvature of the monogastric stomach
What are the Left and Right gastroepiploic
Gram negative bacteria, spiral flagellated bacteria associated with gastritis in dogs
What is Heliobacter
Prostaglandin analog that is more effective at preventing gastric ulceration than treating them. Should not be used/handled on pregnant animals.
What is Misoprostol
Inhibits Dopamine D2 transmission to prevent vomiting but can cause excitement and other behavioral changes
What is metoclopramide
Supplies blood to the abdominal esophagus.
What is the Left Gastric artery
Cells found in the fund region of the monogastric stomach that release HCl into the lumen.
What are Parietal cells
Nematodes that infect equine stomach and can cause focal or diffuse Equine Hypertrophic gastritis
What are habronema and Trichostrongylus
Adverse effects of these drugs are rare but include: interference with the oral absorption of other drugs due to chelating effects of magnesium and reduction of stomach acid
What are Antacids
Scientific name for dry mouth that can be caused by atropine: a non-selective muscarinic antagonist
Xerostomia
Provides sensory innervation to the lumen of the pharynx
What is the trigeminal (CN5), Glossopharyngeal (CN9), and Vagus (CN10)
Inhibits gastrin secretion and reduces acid production. Produced by D cells in the pyloric region.
What is somatostatin
The intermediate hosts to Physaloptera.
What are beetles
What is Sucralfate
Broad spectrum antiemetic. First pass affects dogs but not in cats. Adverse effects are analgesia and decreased coughing
What is Maropitant