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LCCW Gastro Phys - Exam 1

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What does the GI tract do for us?   transportation, digestions, absorption, excretion, defensive role  
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What stimulates the stretch receptors?   The bolus  
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Control of swallowing comes from where?   The swallowing center in medulla and lower pons  
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What pulls medially to form a slit so that large pieces can't pass?   Palatopharyngeal Fold  
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A series of wave-like muscle contractions that moves food to different processing stations in the digestive tract?   Peristalsis  
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Nervous control - Afferent :   Sensory from mouth travels CN V and IX to medulla oblongata  
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Nervous control - Efferent:   From swallowing center in medulla impulses travel thru CN V, IX, X, and XII, and some upper cervical Nerves  
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Primary Peristalsis:   Transports food from pharynx to stomach (8-10 sec)  
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When does secondary peristalsis occur?   if the whole bolus doesn't enter stomach. Occurs until esophagus is empty.  
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Peristalsis is initiated where?   In the Myentaric system back through glossopharengeal and vagal efferent.  
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Stomach transports the bolus through contractions called what?   Peristalsis and Pyloric pump  
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Pyloric Pump?   Vigorous contractions designed to empty the stomach  
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Segmentations:   Transportation of content in the small intestine  
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Haulstrations:   Transportation of content in the Large Intestine  
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Digestion involves what?   The Breakdown of the food we eat into nutrients that are readily absorbed  
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Ingestion:   Bringing food into the mouth  
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Mechanical digestion:   Physical process prepares food for chemical digestion  
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Chemical Digestion:   Enzymes breakdown food into basic elements  
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Absorption:   from lumen of GI tract into blood or lymph  
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Where does most absorption happen?   In the small intestine  
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Where does absorption of water and electrolytes happen?   In the large intestine  
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Defecation?   elimination of indigestibile substances from the body  
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Which part of the GI is responsible for defecation?   The Large Intestine  
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Salivary glands produce how much per day?   800-1500 mL/day  
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Parotid Produces what and is where?   Serious Secretion as well as a majority of the saliva. Vestibule - next to the second upper molar.  
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The Submandibular gland produces what and is where?   More Serous >> Mucous. Lingual Frenulum.  
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The Sublingual gland produces what and is where?   More Mucous >> Serous. 10-12 ducts. Open into the floor of mouth.  
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The Ebner's Glands produces what and is where?   Serous only - Circumvallate Papillae (lipase)  
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What is Saliva good for?   cleanses mouth. Dissolves food chemicals (allows us to taste). Moistens food and aids in form bolus. Contains enzymes. contains factors that destroy bacteria. Contain protein antibodies.  
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What destroys bacteria (via saliva)?   Thiocyanate ions, and lysozyme  
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What destroys oral bacterial?   The Protein antibodies in the saliva  
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Parotid gland is stimulated by:   CN IX --> Sup and Inf salivary nuclei --> CN IX ---> 1 ganglion --> parotid gland  
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Sibmandibular and sublingual glands are stimulated by:   taste and tactile receptors on tongue --> CN VII --> sup and inf salivatory nuclei --> CN VII --> Submandibular ganglion --> submandibular and sublingual gland  
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Deciduous teeth:   20 baby teeth (6 months --> 2 years)  
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Each quarter in baby teeth:   2 incisors, 1 canine, 2 molars  
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Permanent teeth come in at what age?   6 years old and take up until 20 years of age to completely erupt  
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Incisor:   Chisel cutting or nipping  
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Canine:   Conical tear or pierce  
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Premolar and molar:   crowns with rounded cusps grinding  
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Enamel:   The white stuff that we see - it's the hardest structure on our bodies.  
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Dentin:   Very Porous. like bone.  
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Pulp/Root Canal:   Space within the tooth  
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Cementum:   Material that binds tooth to the jaw. Adheres to the peridontal ligament.  
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Dental carries:   (Cavities) - caused by dental plaques  
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Dental plaques:   Film of debris (bacteria and sugar)  
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What metabolizes sugars into acids?   Bacteria. Ut de-mineralizes the enamel  
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Bacteria are usually what?   Streptococcus mutans  
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Calculus (tartar):   formed by accumulation of plaque can lead to gingivitis  
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Gingivitis:   Inflammation of tooth/gum interface  
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If Gingivitis is left untreated, it progresses to what?   Periodontal disease  
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What happens that leads up to tooth loss?   Pockets are created on surface of tooth, then bacterial enzymes dissolve the dentin, which leads to tooth loss  
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Xerostomia:   "dry mouth" - absence of saliva production  
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Leukoplakia:   White patches on the surface of mucous membranes  
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Hyperkeratosis:   abnormal thickening of the outer layer of the skin.  
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Xerostomia is caused by what?   mumphs, sjorgens disease, Sarcoidosis and some meds  
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Erythroplakia:   flat red patch or erosions on floor of mouth, tongue or soft palate  
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Erythroplakia is associated with what?   Dysplasia and is precancerous  
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Upper 1/3 of esophagus?   Striated muscles (= voluntary)  
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Lower 1/3 of esophagus?   Smooth muscle (= involuntary)  
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middle of esophagus?   smooth and striated muscles  
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Primary peristalsis is a continuation of what?   The pharyngeal stage  
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What happens to the bolus if it's still present after primary peristalsis?   secondary peristalsis occurs from the distension of esophagus  
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Esophageal stage of swallowing is stimulated by what?   The myenteric n.s. and by reflexes traveling from the vagal afferent fibers (which initiate contraction)  
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LES:   lower esophageal sphincter - is the last 3 cm of esophagus  
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LES's AKA?   Gastroesophageal sphincter  
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LES is normally ________ to prevent reflex   Constricted  
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Atresia:   Absence of a normal opening (pre stomach). Discovered right away  
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Fistula:   Abnormal connection from esophagus to trachea.  
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What is the most common fistula?   The lower esophageal fistula (near where the trachea "Y"s)  
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What are the 2 S/S of Atresia?   Regurgitation and excessive secretions  
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What is the least common fistula?   H-Type fistula  
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S/S of H-type fistula?   Cyanosis (turning blue) and distended abdomen  
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S/S of Fistula?   Choking, Cyanosis, aspertation pnemonia  
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Diverticula (of esophagus):   Is an outpouching of the wall of the esophagus  
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Diverticula is caused by what?   motor disturbance  
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Zenker Diverticulum?   Uncommon. HIGH on esophagus.  
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S/S of Zenker Diverticulum?   Regurgitation of food eaten a few days prior  
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Traction Diverticulum?   Outpouchings occuring at MIDPOINTS of the esophagus. Usually Asymptomatic.  
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Epiphrenic diveritculum?   Occurs LOW on the esophagus.  
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Achalasia:   Failure of LES to relax in response to swallowing, and absence of peristalsis  
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What is associated with Achalasia?   Associated with a loss of inhibitory ganglion cells in the myenteric plexus of esophagus  
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Achalasia is a compluication of what disease?   Chagas disease - Ganglion cells destroyed by Trypansoma cruzi  
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S/S of Achalasia?   Dysphasia, Odynophagia, and regurgitation.  
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Dysphasia:   Difficulty swallowing  
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Odynophagia:   Painful swallowing  
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Reflux Esophagitis:   Inflamation of esophagis. MOST COMMON ESOPHAGITIS (GERD)  
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GERD = ?   Gastro Esophageal Reflex disorder  
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What is GERD in conjunction with?   Sliding hiatal hernia  
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Factors that lead to LES? (<-- is that supposed to be GERD? Pg 8)   Alcohol, caffeine, chocolate (stimulate gastric secretion), Fatty Foods (slow down gastric emptyin) and Nicotine, CNS depressants, pregnancy and estrogen therapy ( decrease LES activity)  
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S/S of Reflux esophagitis?   Dysphasia, odynophagia, dypepsia, pyrosis, and excessive salivation  
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Pyrosis =   Heart burn  
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What is GERD diagnosed to (if it worsens)?   Barrett Esophagus  
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Barrett Esophagus:   Squamous Epithelium of esophagus is replaced with pseudocolumnar epithelium as a result of chronic reflux  
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Where does Barrett Esophagus occur?   In the lower 3rd of esophagus  
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Barrett Esophagus is increased risk with what?   Smoking  
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Chemical Esophagitis:   Accidental poisoning of children, or attempted suicide in adults  
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Chemical esophagitis can happen due to what?   Alkaline agents (lye), strong acids (sulfuric or hydrochloric) found in cleaners  
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Chemical esophagitis will cause what?   Inflammation and cell death  
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Esophageal Varices:   Dialated Veins beneath the mucousa. Pron to rupture and hemorrhage. In the lower 3rd of esophagus  
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Esophageal Varices is due to what?   Hepatic portal hypertension from cirrhosis of liver  
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S/S of esophageal varices?   Blood in vomit, black tarry stool, and shock  
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Hiatal Hernia:   Herniation of the stomach through an enlarged esophageal hiatus in diaphragm - usually asymptomatic  
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S/S of Hiatal Hernia?   Heartburn and regurgitation  
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Causes of hiatal hernia?   Relacation of LES when stomach full. Tight Clothing around mid and upper abdomen. Lying down after a big meal. Large amount of abdominal adipose tissue.  
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Sliding Hernia:   MOST COMMON (75-95%). The Hiatal laxity allows cardia of stomach and LES to pass above the diaphragm. Most often asymptomatic  
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Paraesophageal (rolling) Hernia:   Portion of the gastric fundus above the diaphragm. Can continually enlarge and in extreme cases stomach herniates into thorax.  
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Which type of hernia NEEDS surgical intervention?   Paraesophageal (rolling) hernia  
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Scleroderma:   Systeic sclerosis is the type that can affect the esophagus  
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Scleroderma is caused by what?   Fibrosis (hardening) in many organs and an abnormality of esophageal mm fixation  
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Scleroderma is primarily where?   The lower third and LES  
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Plummer Vinson syndrome, AKA?   Paterson-kelly syndrome  
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Plummer Vinson syndrome Characterised by what?   Cervical esophageal web (thickening on upper esophagus) causes dysphagia, mucosal lesions of mouth and pharynx and iron deficiency anemia.  
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What can be a complication of plummer-vinson syndrome?   Carcinoma of oropharync and upper ...... upper what?  
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90% of plummer-vinson syndrome happen in which gender?   Women  
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Mallory-Weiss Syndrome:   Lacerations of the lower esophagus and upper stomach  
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Mallory-Weiss Syndrome is caused by what?   Severe retching, often associated with alcoholism. Pt can also vomit blood.  
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Mallory-Weiss Sydrome can lead to what?   Could also lead to peritonitis or pleurisy due to contents leaking out  
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