Pathophysiology Review Sheet: Digestive System

1. Be able to give functions for the various digestive system structures.

2. Define the following terms:

            a. absorption                b. digestion                           c. ulcer

            d. hernia                      e. villus                                    f. intussusception

            g. torsion                     h. volvulus                               i. anastomosis

            j. cachexia                   k. polyp                                   l. diverticula

            m. hemorrhoids           n. diarrhea                              o. vomiting

            p. nausea                     q. ileus                                    r. anorexia

            s. lacteal                      t. plaque (tooth)                      u. plaque (arterial)

            v. constipation             w. diarrhea                              x. fistula

            y. atresia                      z. jaundice                               aa. necrosis

            bb. nutrition                cc. mesentery                          dd. metabolism

            ee. anabolism             ff. catabolism                          gg. calorie

3. Name four surgeries that can be performed on the GI tract

4. Name three causes for pancreatitis

5. Give the etiology of GERD

6. Give the sequella for gastritis

7. Give six functions of the liver

8. Name three causes for cirrhosis

9. Compare and contrast DM I and DM II

10. Be able to describe the four stages of cancer and give locations in the GI tract

11. Describe the difference between food allergy and food intolerance

12. Name two viruses involved in hepatitis, how transmitted, and their treatment

13. Give the structure and sequella of gall stones

14. Name two causes for GI bleeding

15. Give the etiology for Crohn’s Disease

16. Give diagnostic criteria for appendicitis

17. Explain how appetite is regulated

18. Explain some of the long term problems of starvation

19. Name two parasites that affect the GI tract

20. Explain the difference between HDL and LDL

21. Name a vitamin and a mineral and give their respective functions

22. Be able to name inflammatory diseases for the GI tract

23. Name two congenital problems with the GI system

24. Name three bacteria normally found in the GI tract

25. Name two GI conditions that are considered emergencies

26. Define enzyme by its structure and function and give two examples

27. How does cystic fibrosis affect the GI tract?