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Mod 3 Ch. 30, Ch. 57
Ch 30 Digestive System, Ch 57 Nutrition
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| mouth / oral cavity | digestion begins here |
| order of digestion | 1. food 2. bolus 3. chyme |
| mastication | chewing |
| pulp | nerves and blood vessels for teeth are located here |
| fundus of stomach | food is stored here for up to 1 hour (full feeling, not able to take a deep breath) |
| Small Intestine | 1. Duodenum 2. Jejunum 3. Ileum |
| Large Intestine | 1. Cecum 2. Ascending Colon 3. Transverse Colon 4. Descending Colon |
| Crohn's Disease | -Chronic inflammatory disease of the large intestine -causes ulcerations and inflammation -abdominal pain and watery diarrhea |
| Salivary Glands (3) | 1. parotid 2. submandibular 3. sublingual |
| Liver | -produces bile -produces blood proteins -helps maintain glucose levels |
| Pancreas | -endocrine gland -secretes enzymes for digestion |
| Gall Bladder | sac that stores and concentrates bile |
| hernia (2) | 1. hiatal - stomach into esophagus 2. inguinal - intestine |
| hepatic duct | drains bile from gall bladder |
| uvula | -"punching bag" shaped tissue that hangs in the back of the throat -along with pharyngeal arch, forms the entrance to the pharynx |
| Functions of Digestive system (3) | 1. digestion 2. absorption 3. elimination |
| submucosa layer of digestive tract | contains blood vessels and nerves |
| pyloric stenosis | obstructive narrowing of pyloric sphincter |
| bolus | food from mouth just entering stomach |
| chyme | once bolus is mixed with digestive juices in stomach |
| colostomy | artificial opening into large intestine |
| salivary glands | produces amylase |
| large intestine | absorbs water, salt, and vitamins |
| pharynx | connects mouth to esophagus |
| stomach | body, fundus, pyloris |
| Role of MA in Nutrition | -research -education -prior authorizations -support and encouragement |
| carbohydrates | main source of energy |
| metabolism | produces energy for body within the cells |
| vitamins | -organic substances -essential for metabolism, growth, and development of body |
| minerals | -inorganic elements -stored within the body |
| cholesterol | HDL - good (Happy) LDL - bad (Lousy) / sticky |
| BMI | -body mass index -use patient's height and weight to calculate -healthy is between 19-25 |
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