NURS2750 UNIT 3 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED LATEST UPDATE

NURS2750 UNIT 3 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH

COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED LATEST UPDATE


Upper GI System

Digestive tract from esophagus to stomach.

Mastication

Mechanical breakdown of food by teeth.

Salivary Amylase

Enzyme initiating carbohydrate digestion in mouth.

Deglutition

Process of swallowing food.

Esophagus

Muscular tube transporting food to stomach.

Chyme

Semi-liquid mixture of food in stomach.

Intrinsic Factor

Protein essential for vitamin B12 absorption.

Dysphagia

Difficulty swallowing due to various disorders.

Neurological Deficit

Loss of function due to brain injury.

Achalasia

, Lower esophageal sphincter fails to relax.

Mechanical Obstruction

Physical blockage in the esophagus.

Stenosis

Narrowing of the esophagus.

Hiatal Hernia

Stomach protrudes through diaphragm opening.

GERD

Gastroesophageal reflux causing esophageal inflammation.

Gastritis

Inflammation of the stomach lining.

Peptic Ulcer

Open sore in stomach or duodenum lining.

Gastric Ulcer

Ulcer occurring in the stomach.

Duodenal Ulcer

Ulcer occurring in the proximal duodenum.

Gastric Mucosa

Inner lining of the stomach.

Villi

Finger-like projections increasing intestinal absorption.

Microvilli

Tiny folds on cell membranes enhancing absorption.