Digestive System Flashcard

Front

What is a characteristic of achalasia according to the text?

Back

Impaired relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter

Front

What is the primary digestive function of pepsin?

Back

Digests collagen (component of intercellular connective tissue of meat)

Front

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

Back

Gastric acid reflux in esophagus

Front

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

Back

Metabolic alkalosis

Front

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

Back

Dehydration and loss of HCO3

Front

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

Back

HCL

Front

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

Back

Stomach

Front

What is a function of the stomach mentioned in the provided text?

Back

Stores food

Front

What is a potential consequence of excessive water loss due to vomiting?

Back

Reduced plasma volume (low BP and dehydration)

Front

Which of the following can be impaired in achalasia? Production of saliva, Digestion of proteins in the stomach, Impaired peristalsis, Absorption of fluids in the large intestine

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Impaired peristalsis