Pyloric sphincter Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

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. correct answersC: 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 hyper...

Peristalsis vs Segmentation Correct Answer-Peristalsis contrics and relaxes to push contents along the GI tract. Segmentation is in the intestines and tightens to push contents back so they can intermix. Factors that impact motility Correct Answer-stress > hormones > meds > activity level > supplements Path of digestion Correct Answer-Mouth -> esophagus-> esophageal sphincter-> Pyloric sphincter -> small intestine - > duodenum -> jejunum ->ilium -> i...

CPN Study Questions 1-100 with complete solutions 2024 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. - ANSWER-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...

Exam 1: BIOS 256 / BIOS256 (2024/ 2025 Update) Anatomy and Physiology IV Review | Questions and Verified Answers_ 100% Correct_ A Grade -Chamberlain QUESTION Describe the portal triad of the liver and name the branches of the three vessels found in each triad(in detail) Answer: -the meeting between three hepatic lobules, a hepatic triad is visible -branches of the hepatic artery proper, hepatic portal vein, and bile duct QUESTION Describe the three phases of deglutitio...

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 during Thermoregulation to Increase body temperature Body shivers Whic...

Week 16: Pathophysiology Final Exam (Proctored) Due Aug 20 at 5pm Attempt Time Score LATEST Attempt 1 89 minutes 43 out of 50 Correct answers are hidden. Score for this quiz: 43 out of 50 Submitted Aug 19 at 11:06pm This attempt took 89 minutes. Question 1 1 / 1 pts A patient with type 1 diabetes asks the nurse what causes polyuria. What is the nurse’s best response? The symptom of polyuria in diabetes mellitus (DM) is caused by: a reduced ADH response caused by insulin deficiency....

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...

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...

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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 during Thermoregulation to Increase body temperature Body shivers Which ...