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Anatomy Dig/Resp
Digestive and Respiratory Systems
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| diarrhea | increased peristalsis of the large intestine due to infection or nervous stimulation |
| hepatitis | inflammation of the liver |
| cirrhosis | chronic disease of the liver; scarring of the liver usually due to prolonged alcohol use |
| heartburn | occurs when stomach acid refluxes into the esophagus |
| pepsin | enzyme that breaks down protein in the stomach |
| amylase | enzyme in the saliva that breaks down carbohydrates/starch |
| hemorrhoids | enlarged and inflammed blood vessels of the anus |
| chyme | soupy liquid formed by the digestion of the stomach contents |
| bile | substance produced by the liver, stored in the gall bladder, and empties into the small intestine to emulsify fats |
| villi | projections of the lining of the small intestine that increase the surface area for absorption of nutrients |
| asthma | disease of bronchi and bronchioles associated with breathlessness and wheezing; due to inflammation and constriction of the air tubes |
| apnea | no breathing or shallow breathing |
| bronchitis | inflammation of the air tubes leading to the alveoli of the lungs (can be chronic or acute) |
| emphysema | alveoli are distended and damaged leading to limited gas exchange |
| lung cancer | cells lining bronchi become thick and calloused; tumors form that can metastasize (spread) to other tissues and organs |
| tonsils | immune glands found in the pharynx |
| tonsillitis | inflammation of the immune glands of the throat |
| pneumonia | infection of the lungs that results in fluid filling the alveoli |
| sinusitis | inflammation of the air spaces in the cranium |
| trachea | air tube leading from the pharynx to the bronchi |
| larynx | voice box; found at the top of the trachea |
| laryngitis | inflammation of the voice box; may involve hoarseness or loss of voice |
| tuberculosis | bacterial infection of the lungs; bacteria become encapsulated in the lung tissue; will spread if the immune system does not destroy the bacteria |
| hyperapnea | deep, labored breathing |
| eupnea | normal, quiet breathing |
| stomach | portion of GI tract that receives food, produces HCl acid and pepsin to break down proteins and turn food into chyme |
| small intestine | portion of GI tract that continues the digestive process but the main function in nutrient absorption |
| pancreas | accessory organ to digestion; secretes digestive enzymes and neutralizes the acid contents coming from the stomach; also produces insulin in the endocrine system |
| liver | detoxifies substances in the blood and produces bile for aiding in digestion |
| large intestine | also called the colon; absorbs water and forms solid waste |
| alveoli | tiny air sacs of the lungs where gas exchange occurs |
| pharynx | throat; where digestive and respiratory passages meet |
| esophagus | tube connecting the pharynx to the stomach |
| peristalsis | rhythmic muscle contractions that keep food moving through the digestive tract |
| sphincter | circular muscles that controls the movement of digestive contents as they move through the GI tract |
| vomiting | reverse peristalsis; stomach contents are expelled through the esophagus and out of the body |
| COPD | a group of respiratory disorders; most caused by smoking, which prevent normal gas exchange in the lungs |
| HCl acid | substance produced by the stomach that maintains the ideal conditions for the enzyme that breaks down protein |
| mucus | protective substance produced by the lining of all body cavities in contact with the external environment; a thick layer protects the wall of the stomach from being destroyed by stomach acid |
| ulcer | results when HCl acid burns through the lining of the stomach or esophagus |
| gall bladder | small sac underlying the liver; where bile is stored |
| pneumonectomy | surgical removal of portions of the lung; for treatment of lung cancer |
| otitis media | middle ear infection; common among children |
| nasal cavity | warms, hydrates, and filters air upon inhalation |
| internal intercostals | draws rib cage down and in during exhaling |
| external intercostals | draws rib cage up and out during inhaling |
| diaphragm | band of muscle at the bottom of the thoracic cavity; contraction allows the lungs to fill with air, relaxing forces air out of the lungs |
Created by:
Mrs. Meeks SHS
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