AAMI Pathology for Embalmers Unit 1
Digestive - ANSWERwhat system is responsible for the intake of our nutriens and the elimination of waste
products from the body.
Mouth - ANSWERwhere does digestion begin?
Chewing - ANSWERwhat is the mechanical breakdown of food?
Pharynx, Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestines, Large Intestines - ANSWERwhat are the organs of the digestive
tract?
Teeth, Tongue, Liver, Gall Bladder, Pancreas - ANSWERwhat are the accessory organs of the digestive tract?
Stomach - ANSWERwhere does the digestion of large proteins begin?
Regurgitation - ANSWERwhat does the cardiac sphincter prevent?
Cardiac Sphincter - ANSWERwhat prevents regurgitation?
Pyloric - ANSWERwhat is the name of the sphincter that food passes through the stomach to the small
intestines?
Chyme - ANSWERwhat is food called once it is in the small intestines?
Peristalsis - ANSWERchyme is propelled along its course by rhythmical smooth muscle contraction called?
Small Intestines - ANSWERwhere does the greatest amount of digestion take place?
,Liver - ANSWERwhat produces bile?
Bile - ANSWERwhat is an emulsifying agent.
Emulsifier - ANSWERa substance that reduces large fat droplets into much smaller fat droplets.
Bile - ANSWERthis enables the lipase enzyme to digest fat into small absorbable units.
Villi - ANSWERwhat are finger-like projections that increases the absorption area for digestion?
Stomatitis - ANSWERinflammation of the mouth (oral or buccal cavity) which may involve the cheeks, gums,
tongue, roof and floor of the mouth.
Stomatitis - ANSWERcauses of __________:
- mechanical trauma - chewing or peeling
- extreme temperature - drinking beverages that are too hot; eating hot pizza can burn the roof of your mouth
- chemical injury - exposure to heavy metals such as mercury
- infections from pathogens: common cold; gonorrhea; measles; leukemia; AIDS
Candida Albicans - ANSWERfungus that causes thrush.
Herpes Simplex l - ANSWERviral infections seen with cold sores and fever blisters.
Treponema Pallidum - ANSWERthe causative agent of syphilis, can lead to inflammatory lesions, refered to as
mucous patches, in the mouth during the secondary stage of the disease.
Mouth - ANSWERthese organisms cause inflammation of the _______
- candida albicans
- herpes simplex l
- treponema pallidum
, Chelitis - ANSWERinflammation of the lips.
Chelitis - ANSWERcauses of _________
- mechanical injury such as chewing or peeling of the lips
- thermal injury: drinking hot coffee, eating hot pizza
- chemical reaction
- infection: cold sores, canker sores, herpes
Glosstis - ANSWERinflammation of the tongue
Glosstis - ANSWERcauses of __________
- mechanical injury
- thermal injury
- chemical irritation
- vitamin deficiency - lack of vitamin B12
Gingivitis - ANSWERa periodontal disease of the gums involving inflammation and infection that can result in
the destruction of the gums.
Gingivitis - ANSWER- inflammation of the gums
- characterized by swelling, redness, watery exudate, and bleeding
Gingivitis - ANSWERcauses of ___________
- poor hygiene - buildup of bacterial plaque. In time, plaque mineralizes into a hard deposit known as tartar.
- food impaction - it is more common in cases of uncontrolled diabetes; pregnancy (due to hormonal changes)
Tonsillitis - ANSWER- inflammation of the tonsils
- commonly caused by bacterial or viral infection. Strep throat is a common cause
- frequently accompanies inflammation of other parts of the upper respiratory tract
- tonsils become swollen, narrowing the opening of the throat and causing pain and difficulty in swallowing
Digestive - ANSWERwhat system is responsible for the intake of our nutriens and the elimination of waste
products from the body.
Mouth - ANSWERwhere does digestion begin?
Chewing - ANSWERwhat is the mechanical breakdown of food?
Pharynx, Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestines, Large Intestines - ANSWERwhat are the organs of the digestive
tract?
Teeth, Tongue, Liver, Gall Bladder, Pancreas - ANSWERwhat are the accessory organs of the digestive tract?
Stomach - ANSWERwhere does the digestion of large proteins begin?
Regurgitation - ANSWERwhat does the cardiac sphincter prevent?
Cardiac Sphincter - ANSWERwhat prevents regurgitation?
Pyloric - ANSWERwhat is the name of the sphincter that food passes through the stomach to the small
intestines?
Chyme - ANSWERwhat is food called once it is in the small intestines?
Peristalsis - ANSWERchyme is propelled along its course by rhythmical smooth muscle contraction called?
Small Intestines - ANSWERwhere does the greatest amount of digestion take place?
,Liver - ANSWERwhat produces bile?
Bile - ANSWERwhat is an emulsifying agent.
Emulsifier - ANSWERa substance that reduces large fat droplets into much smaller fat droplets.
Bile - ANSWERthis enables the lipase enzyme to digest fat into small absorbable units.
Villi - ANSWERwhat are finger-like projections that increases the absorption area for digestion?
Stomatitis - ANSWERinflammation of the mouth (oral or buccal cavity) which may involve the cheeks, gums,
tongue, roof and floor of the mouth.
Stomatitis - ANSWERcauses of __________:
- mechanical trauma - chewing or peeling
- extreme temperature - drinking beverages that are too hot; eating hot pizza can burn the roof of your mouth
- chemical injury - exposure to heavy metals such as mercury
- infections from pathogens: common cold; gonorrhea; measles; leukemia; AIDS
Candida Albicans - ANSWERfungus that causes thrush.
Herpes Simplex l - ANSWERviral infections seen with cold sores and fever blisters.
Treponema Pallidum - ANSWERthe causative agent of syphilis, can lead to inflammatory lesions, refered to as
mucous patches, in the mouth during the secondary stage of the disease.
Mouth - ANSWERthese organisms cause inflammation of the _______
- candida albicans
- herpes simplex l
- treponema pallidum
, Chelitis - ANSWERinflammation of the lips.
Chelitis - ANSWERcauses of _________
- mechanical injury such as chewing or peeling of the lips
- thermal injury: drinking hot coffee, eating hot pizza
- chemical reaction
- infection: cold sores, canker sores, herpes
Glosstis - ANSWERinflammation of the tongue
Glosstis - ANSWERcauses of __________
- mechanical injury
- thermal injury
- chemical irritation
- vitamin deficiency - lack of vitamin B12
Gingivitis - ANSWERa periodontal disease of the gums involving inflammation and infection that can result in
the destruction of the gums.
Gingivitis - ANSWER- inflammation of the gums
- characterized by swelling, redness, watery exudate, and bleeding
Gingivitis - ANSWERcauses of ___________
- poor hygiene - buildup of bacterial plaque. In time, plaque mineralizes into a hard deposit known as tartar.
- food impaction - it is more common in cases of uncontrolled diabetes; pregnancy (due to hormonal changes)
Tonsillitis - ANSWER- inflammation of the tonsils
- commonly caused by bacterial or viral infection. Strep throat is a common cause
- frequently accompanies inflammation of other parts of the upper respiratory tract
- tonsils become swollen, narrowing the opening of the throat and causing pain and difficulty in swallowing
