Pyloric sphincter Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Another name for the gastronintestinal (GI) system Alimentary canal or digestive tract Inlet of the GI tract? Oral cavity Outlet of the GI tract Anus What are the 2 components that make up the digestive system? 1. Luminal or tubular gastrointestinal tract - include mouth, pharynx, espophagus, stomach, small intestine, and large intestine. COntnts within the lumen are part of the external environment 2. Accessory component - teeth, tongue, salivary glands, liver, gallb...

When does malrotation occur? - correct answer at about the 10th week of gestation What is a malrotation? - correct answer a congenital abnormality that occurs during the embryonic phase of development when the midgut retracts into the abdominal cavity. The midgut rotates counterclockwise When do infants typically become symptomatic with a malrotation? - correct answer at 3 weeks of life What is the classic sign of a malrotation? - correct answer bilious vomitting How is a malrota...

explain why a patient with liver disease would have intolerance to fatty food the liver produces bile which breaks down fat. if the liver isn't producing adequate bile, the fat wouldn't be able to be broken down adequately 2. food enters the stomach from the ___ via the ___ sphincter. food exits the stomach via the ___ sphincter into the ___. food enters the stomach from the ESOPHAGUS via the CARDIOESOPHAGEAL / LOWER ESOPHAGEAL sphincter. food exits the stomach via the PYLORIC sphinc...

ATI TEAS 7 SCIENCE 100+ QUESTIONS WITH UPDATED 100% CORRECT ANSWERS Which of the following questions is the student investigating? What effect do different concentration of solute have on freezing point Which of the following body systems breaks down protein into Amino Acids? Digestive Which structure in male reproductive system secretes fluid and protects sperm? Prostate gland Which of the following describes the function of a Neuron? Transmits Sensory Information Which occurs ...

A 6-week-old male infant is brought into the ED by his mother. He has a weeklong history of progressively worsening emesis that is projectile in nature. What is his most likely diagnosis? A. Intussusception. B. Appendicitis. C. Pyloric stenosis. D. Pancreatitis. - C: Projectile vomiting in a 6 week-old male is the classic presentation for pyloric stenosis, obstruction of the pyloric sphincter between the gastric pylorus and the small intestine, caused by hypertrophy and hyperplasia of th...

Explain why a patient with liver disease would have intolerance to fatty foods. Your Answer: The liver produces bile, which gets rid of excess fat. So if the patient has liver disease their liver may not produce the adequate amount of bile to help get rid of the excess fat. The liver produces bile which breaks down fats. If it is not producing bile (or less bile), fats will not be broken down effectively. Question 2 0 / 5 pts Fill in the four blanks: Food enters the ...

BIOD 103 MEDTERM EXAM MODULE 6 STUDY GUIDE - PORTAGE LEARNING. PORTAGE LEARNING. Digestion: The Esophagus & the Stomach From the esophagus, food enters the stomach, which can be broken down into three distinct parts. The upper part of the stomach is called the fundus, the middle portion is known as the body, and the lower portion is known as the antrum. The openings to and from the stomach are called sphincters. These sphincters contract and relax to allow food in from the esophagus and p...

Which of the following is the correct order a bolus of food will travel through the digestive tract? Oral cavity, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, anus Large intestine, stomach, esophagus, small intestine, oral cavity, anus Oral cavity, small intestine, esophagus, large intestine, anus stomach Esophagus, oral cavity, small intestine, large intestine, anus, stomach Correct Answer-Oral cavity, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, anus Which of the follo...

AAMI Pathology for Embalmers Final | 855 Questions and Answers with Complete Solutions | Latest Update 2024 what system is responsible for the intake of our nutriens and the elimination of waste products from the body. Digestive where does digestion begin? Mouth what is the mechanical breakdown of food? Chewing what are the organs of the digestive tract? Pharynx, Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestines, Large Intestines what are the accessory organs of the digestive ...

Chapter 32 Gastrointestinal, Hepatobiliary, and Pancreatic Systems Function, Data Collection, and Therapeutic Measures Name: Katherine fairbanks Date: Course: Instructor: AUDIO CASE STUDY Listen to the audio case study available on Davis Advantage and then answer the following questions. Grace and Enteral Feedings 1. What care for feeding tubes and enteral tube-feeding systems was used to prevent complications? Grace assessed the patient for distention and feelings of being full o...