Quiz 8

how much blood does the liver receive every minute from the hepatic petal vein

1.5 quarts

what is the length of the esophagus

10 inches

what is the condition that is aided by chronic acid reflux. it causes the cells t change from squamous cells to a specialized intestinal metaplasia call found in the small intestine

Barrett's esophagus

what is the cardiac sphincter

a muscular ring that relaxes to allow food to move into the stomach of the esophagus

what symptom does an intestinal obstruction cause

abdominal distention

what is the name of the procedure to remove the gallbladder

cholecystectomy

what is the procedure that removes the gallbladder

cholecystectomy

what is a quick and very useful procedure for diagnosing conditions within the large intestine

colonoscopy

what condition entails an outward pouch or pouches that develop in the colon

diverticulosis

stretch receptors are found in the large intestine, and when triggered they cause the individual to have the desire to have a bowel movement.

false

the pancreas releases substances to make the PH of chyme more acidic.

false

what are the potential causes of a hiatal hernia

heavy lifting pregnancy coughing or vomiting

what condition can be caused by too much pressure near the anus

hemorrhoids

what are symptoms of pancreatitis

nausea, vomiting, upper abdominal pain and tenderness, weight loss, and greasy, foul-smelling stool

are all bacteria from the large intestine bad ?

no

is the pancreas located below the diaphragm in the upper right quadrant

no

what drug classification does protonix belong to

proton pump inhibitors

what is the connective tissue that holds a tooth

pulp

what does an endoscopic mucoasal resection do

removes gastric cancer from stomach lining

list three major antacids

rolaids tums maalox

foods that are pickled, smoked, high in salt, and processed are know to cause what confusion

stomach cancer

what is the purpose of drinking a prepping solution before a colonoscopy

to clean the bowel of waste which could interfere with visualizing the colon

the stomach has folds calls rugae allowing it to expand when needed.

true

what drug can be used to dissolve gallstones and prevent the need to remove the gallbladder

ursa (ursodiol)