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GI System Rev.
Test review for the GI system
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Constipation | Dry, hard stools that may be decreased in frequency |
| Diarrhea | Frequent, watery loose stools |
| Peristalsis | Contraction and realxation of the tubular muscles of the esophagus, stomach, and intestines that move food substances from the mouth to the anus |
| Three main functions of the GI System | Digestion, Absorption, and Metabolism |
| Anabolism | Building of molecules |
| Catabolism | Breaking down of molecules |
| Medulla Oblongata | Control center for emesis |
| Chemoreceptor trigger zone activated by: | Smell, pain, motion sickness, and emotions |
| Tagamet | cimetidine; h2 antagonist |
| Zantac | ranitidine; h2 antagonist |
| Prilosec | omeprazole; Proton Pump Inhibitor |
| Antidiarrheal | Kaopectate and Peptobismol |
| Fibercon | Antidiarrheal |
| Dulcolax | bisacadiyl; Surfactant |
| Senokat | senna; Surfactant |
| Zofran | odansteron; Serotonin Receptor Agents |
| Ipecac Syrup | ipecac; Serotonin Receptor Agents |
| Reglan | metodopramide; Antiemetic |
| Tigan | trimethobenemide; Antiemetic |
| Mylicone | simethicone; Antiflatulence |