Esophageal sphincter - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Nutrition Exam 1 Rasmussen Latest Update Graded A+ Digestion - Movement of food through the digestive track Mouth - mastication Esophagus - Upper esophageal sphincter (UES) Lower esophageal sphincter (LES) Stomach - Kneading and churning Small intestine - peristalsis Peristalsis The involuntary constriction and relaxation of the muscles of the intestine or another canal, creating wave-like movements that push the contents of the canal forward. Digestion - Carbohydrate Mouth-...

Peptic ulcer disease caused by Ans~~ imbalances between defenses and aggressors in mucosal wall Mucous barrier defenses (4) Ans~~ Bicarbonate, mucous secretion, good blood flow, prostaglandins Mucous barrier aggressors (5) Ans~~ H. pylori, NSAIDS, gastric acid, pepsin, smoking weakens esophageal sphincter Who gets ulcers

Exposure to which substance protects the mucosal barrier of the stomach? 1. Prostaglandins 2. Helicobacter pylori 3. Aspirin 4. Regurgitated bile - A. Prostaglandins Glucose transport enhances the absorption of which electrolyte? a. Sodium b. Potassium c. Phosphate d. Chloride - A. Sodium What is the cause of gastroesophageal reflux disease? a. Excessive production of hydrochloric acid b. Zone of low pressure of the lower esophageal sphincter c. Presence of Helicobacter pylori in th...

RN Alterations in Digestion and Bowel Elimination Assessment Questions and Answers Graded A+ A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has a new diagnosis of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Which of the following statements should the nurse include? - "Keep a food diary to monitor the foods that cause 'flare-ups' of your GI issues." - "You should be able to easily tolerate dairy products" - "Caffeine and carbonated beverages should not cause any issues with your...

Mastering Bio Chapter 41 and 42 Questions And Answers A+ Graded Choose the list that presents the 4 stages of food processing in the order in which they naturally occur. A. ingestion, absorption, elimination, digestion B. digestion, ingestion, absorption, elimination C. ingestion, digestion, elimination, absorption D. ingestion, digestion, absorption, elimination E. absorption, digestion, ingestion, elimination - ANS-D. ingestion, digestion, absorption, elimination This is the or...

Upper GI Nclex Questions- GERD& Hernias, Gastritis & Peptic Ulcer Disease QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS |ALREADY GRADED A+ (BRAND NEW!! 2024/ 2025[NEXT GEN] The male client tells the nurse he has been experiencing "heartburn" at night that awakens him. Which assessment question should the nurse ask? -"how much weight have you gained recently?" -"what have you done to alleviate the heartburn" -"Do you consume many milk and dairy products" -"Have you been around a...

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...

the lower esophageal sphincter lies between the - Answer- esophagus and stomach the phases of energy production include - Answer- ATP, glycolysis, TCA cycle, and ETC glycolysis occurs in the mitochondria of the cell - Answer- false A molecule with a structure composed primarily of amino acids would be classified in which of the following groups? - Answer- Proteins The product made by chloroplasts

Exam 1: DIT121/ DIT 121 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Questions and Verified Answers| Grade A | 100% Correct Q: How many servings of whole grains are recommended each day? Answer: 3oz - 6oz or at least half Q: what is the order of the digestion route? Answer: mouth esophagus stomach small intestine large intestine Q: major functions of digestion Food enters the mouth and travels down the esophagus and through the upper and lower esophageal sphincters to the st...

Which cells secrete HCl (hydrochloric acid) in the stomach to help with digestion? ~~> parietal cells esophageal disorders ~~> -GERD -Hiatal hernia inflammatory disorders of the stomach ~~> -gastritis -acute gastroenteritis -PUD dysphagia ~~> difficulty swallowing that begins with solids and progresses to liquids mechanical obstruction 2 | P a g e | © copyright 2024/2025 | Grade A+ Master01 | September, 2024/2025 | Latest update ~~> -stenosis or stricture ...