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Anatomy Chap 13.3
Anatomy and Physiology Chapter 13.3 Review
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is gingivitis? | Disease of the gums |
| How do plaque and tartar differ? | Plaque: Sticky, colorless bacteria film on the teeth Tartar (calculus): Hardened, mineralized plaque that is brown or yellow |
| What is the connection between gingivitis and heart disease? | Bacteria from gingivitis can enter the bloodstream, harming blood vessels |
| Describe heartburn and it's cause. | Burning sensation caused by stomach acid back-flowing due to a weakened esophagus sphincter (valve) |
| What is an ulcer and why is it so painful? | A sore that develops on the inner stomach lining when the protecting layer is damaged, causing pain to exposed inner stomach layers |
| What is the link between ulcers in relation to stress and spicy food? | Stress and spicy food can worsen symptoms and delay healing. There is no direct relation |
| What characterizes gastroenteritis and what are some of its symptoms? | Often characterized by inflammation of the stomach and intestines, leading to symptoms like diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, and abdominal cramps. |
| Which inflammatory bowel disease affects all layers of the digestive tract wall? | Chron's disease |
| What causes constipation? | Low fiber intake Low water intake High fat/processed food intake Certain medications Lack of physical activity |
| How are constipation and diarrhea related to other diseases? | Constipation and diarrhea can be symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), diabetes, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and certain infections |
| Describe the causes, symptoms, and prognosis for hepatitis. | Caused by viruses, alcohol, drugs, toxins, or autoimmune issues. Symptoms: fatigue, jaundice, and abdominal pain. Prognosis: some resolve, others chronic liver damage or failure. |
| What causes pancreatitis? | gallstones, heavy alcohol use, medications, high calcium levels, infections, autoimmune disorders, and genetics |
| What is a gallstone? What effect does a gallstone have on the body? | Hardened deposits of bile Can block bile flow leading to pain and inflammation |
| How does the removal of the gallbladder affect a person? | Can cause digestive issues like bloating, diarrhea, or difficulty digesting fats |
| Cite some statistics to show the seriousness of digestive cancer. | Stomach: 5th common cancer, 4th most cancer related deaths Esophageal: Approximately 17,500 new cases and 15,100 deaths occur annually Colon: 3rd common in men and 2nd leading deaths in women |
| How difficult is it to screen for cancer in the digestive system? | It's hard to decipher healthy and cancerous stomach tissues |
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