Name the structures in the digestive system
1. mouth
2. salivary glands
3. esophagus
4. liver
5. stomach
6. gallbladder
7. pancreas
8. small intestine
9. large intestine
10. appendix
11.anus
What is the physiology of the digestive system?
1. mechanical digestion
2. ingestion
3. movement/propulsion
4. chemical digestion
5. absorption
6. elimination
Where does absorption take place?
small intestine, stomach, and liver
, What is dysphagia?
difficulty swallowing
Define anorexia
loss of appetite
What is polyphagia?
excessive hunger
How many bowel sounds per minute is normal?
5-34 sounds/minute
What is a barium swallow?
A test that involves filling the esophagus Stomach and small intestines
with a barium solution in preparation for an x-ray to define the anatomy
of the upper digestive tract
What is an endoscopy?
direct visualization of the GI tract using a flexible fiberoptic endoscope to
evaluate bleeding, ulceration, inflammation, tumors, & cancer of the
esophagus, stomach, biliary system, or bowel.
What are possible complications that can occur during an endoscopy?
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