HCA 201B DIGESTIVE SYSTEM AND BOWEL ELIMINATION QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
LATEST UPDATE 2026
Major parts of digestive system - Answers mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large
intestine
liver - Answers produces bile
bile - Answers A substance produced by the liver that breaks up fat particles.
gall bladder - Answers stores bile produced by liver
pancreas - Answers produces juices that neutralize acidic chyme
stomach - Answers forms liquid called chyme; holds food for 4 hours
small intestine - Answers duodenum, jejunum, ileum
large intestine - Answers colon
vomiting - Answers emesis
flatulence - Answers gas in the stomach or intestines
flatus - Answers gas expelled through the anus
burping - Answers eructation
GERD - Answers disease in which stomach contents flow back from the stomach into the esophagus
gall stones - Answers cholelithiasis
cholecystectomy - Answers surgical removal of the gallbladder
cirrhosis - Answers chronic degenerative disease of the liver
2 types of IBS - Answers with diarrhea and with constipation
Crohn's disease - Answers A chronic inflammatory condition of the gastrointestinal tract
characterized by flare-ups and periods of remission
diverticulitis - Answers small inflamed pouches in colon
hemorrhoids - Answers blood vessels that line the anal opening
anal fissure - Answers splits or cracks in the lining of the anal opening
constipation - Answers Hard, dry slow stools that are difficult to eliminate
digital exam - Answers done to check for fecal impaction
Vasovagal syncope - Answers The vagus nerve in the rectum is stimulated causing fainting
rectal prolapse - Answers weakening of the ligaments and muscles that hold the rectum in place
Goals of bowel training programs - Answers to gain control of bowel movements and to develop a
regular pattern of elimination
enema - Answers the introduction of fluid into the rectum and lower colon, usually saline
stoma - Answers opening brought through abdominal wall
colostomy - Answers creation of an artificial opening into the colon
ileostomy - Answers a surgically created opening between the ileum and the abdominal wall
ostomy pouches - Answers changed every 3-7 days and when leaks occur; drained as needed
chyme - Answers Partially digested, semiliquid food mixed with digestive enzymes and acids in the
stomach.
ostomy bag - Answers drain from bottom into toilet or bedpan
best time for elimination - Answers after breakfast
for proper BM - Answers drink 6-8 glasses of water & warm liquids
when do enemas and suppositories start to work - Answers after 30 mins
signs and symptoms of fecal impaction - Answers abdominal discomfort, cramping, feeling full, pain
in rectum, nausea, vomiting, fever
LATEST UPDATE 2026
Major parts of digestive system - Answers mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large
intestine
liver - Answers produces bile
bile - Answers A substance produced by the liver that breaks up fat particles.
gall bladder - Answers stores bile produced by liver
pancreas - Answers produces juices that neutralize acidic chyme
stomach - Answers forms liquid called chyme; holds food for 4 hours
small intestine - Answers duodenum, jejunum, ileum
large intestine - Answers colon
vomiting - Answers emesis
flatulence - Answers gas in the stomach or intestines
flatus - Answers gas expelled through the anus
burping - Answers eructation
GERD - Answers disease in which stomach contents flow back from the stomach into the esophagus
gall stones - Answers cholelithiasis
cholecystectomy - Answers surgical removal of the gallbladder
cirrhosis - Answers chronic degenerative disease of the liver
2 types of IBS - Answers with diarrhea and with constipation
Crohn's disease - Answers A chronic inflammatory condition of the gastrointestinal tract
characterized by flare-ups and periods of remission
diverticulitis - Answers small inflamed pouches in colon
hemorrhoids - Answers blood vessels that line the anal opening
anal fissure - Answers splits or cracks in the lining of the anal opening
constipation - Answers Hard, dry slow stools that are difficult to eliminate
digital exam - Answers done to check for fecal impaction
Vasovagal syncope - Answers The vagus nerve in the rectum is stimulated causing fainting
rectal prolapse - Answers weakening of the ligaments and muscles that hold the rectum in place
Goals of bowel training programs - Answers to gain control of bowel movements and to develop a
regular pattern of elimination
enema - Answers the introduction of fluid into the rectum and lower colon, usually saline
stoma - Answers opening brought through abdominal wall
colostomy - Answers creation of an artificial opening into the colon
ileostomy - Answers a surgically created opening between the ileum and the abdominal wall
ostomy pouches - Answers changed every 3-7 days and when leaks occur; drained as needed
chyme - Answers Partially digested, semiliquid food mixed with digestive enzymes and acids in the
stomach.
ostomy bag - Answers drain from bottom into toilet or bedpan
best time for elimination - Answers after breakfast
for proper BM - Answers drink 6-8 glasses of water & warm liquids
when do enemas and suppositories start to work - Answers after 30 mins
signs and symptoms of fecal impaction - Answers abdominal discomfort, cramping, feeling full, pain
in rectum, nausea, vomiting, fever
