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)
