Digestive System Flashcard

Digestive System Flashcard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a characteristic of achalasia according to the text?

Back

Impaired relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the primary digestive function of pepsin?

Back

Digests collagen (component of intercellular connective tissue of meat)

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a consequence of a low tone of the lower esophagus, as described in the text?

Back

Gastric acid reflux in esophagus

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The loss of acid from the stomach due to vomiting can lead to which metabolic condition?

Back

Metabolic alkalosis

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a common consequence of diarrhea mentioned in the text?

Back

Dehydration and loss of HCO3

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Pepsinogen is converted to its active form by the action of: Bile, HCL, Amylase, Lipase

Back

HCL

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Where does the digestion of proteins mainly begin according to the text?

Back

Stomach

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