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Transcript of Clinical Medical Assisting Chapter 16: Digestive System.
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Clinical Medical AssistingChapter 16: Digestive System
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Objectives• Identify combining word forms of the digestive system and
their role in the formation of medical terms
• Define the structures and functions of the digestive system
• Identify common diseases of the digestive system and their treatment, as well as diagnostic procedures relating to the digestive system
• List abbreviations related to the digestive system
• Describe the relation of nutrition to the functioning of the digestive system
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• Identify the basic nutrient types
• Explain the relationship and balance among the three energy providing nutrients
• Distinguish between water-soluble and fat-soluble vitamins
• Discuss herbal supplements
• Explain the reason for nutrition labels on food packaging
Objectives (con’t)
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Chapter OverviewThe digestive system is also known as the gastrointestinal (GI) system. It includes several structures and accessory organs located along 30 feet of hollow tubing between the mouth and the anus that work to store and digest food, eliminate waste, and utilize nutrients. (See Figure 16.1.) Simply, the digestive system breaks down food into components that can be used as nutrients for all the cells of the body. To function effectively, the digestive system requires coordination with and input from other body systems, including the immune system, the muscular system, and the nervous system.
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Structure and Function of the Digestive System
The chain of organs that makes up the digestive system is sometimes referred to as the alimentary canal, and the organs form a continuous tube from the mouth to the anus.
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Mouth
The digestive tract begins at the mouth, the point at which food enters the body.
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Esophagus
A tube that is approximately 10 inches long and covered in two layers of smooth muscle
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StomachThe stomach is the sac-like structure that stores and digests large particles of food.
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Small Intestine
The small intestine is a tube that is one inch in diameter and 20 feet in length.
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Large Intestine
The large intestine is five feet long and two inches in diameter.
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Liver
The liver is the largest gland in the body.
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GallbladderThe gallbladder is a small sac underneath the liver that concentrates and stores bile.
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Pancreas
The pancreas is a gland that has both endocrine and exocrine functions.
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Nutrition
Proper nutrition is essential to the function of the digestive system.
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NutrientsNutrients provide energy for the cells of the body and regulate body processes.
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Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates are the body’s main source of energy.
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FatsFats, or lipids, are also composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, but in different ratios and arrangements than carbohydrates.
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Protein
A protein is composed of repeating units of amino acids.
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VitaminsA vitamin is an organic molecule that regulates metabolic processes in the body.
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Minerals
Minerals cannot be produced by the body and must be supplied by the diet.
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WaterThe human body is composed of roughly 50% water.
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Calories and Energy Balance
The amount of energy supplied by each nutrient is measured in calories.
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Herbal and Dietary Supplements
Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) encompasses diverse medical and healthcare systems, therapies, and products.
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Diseases and Disorders of the Digestive System
When any of the steps in the digestive process (ingestion, absorption, digestion, or elimination) is hindered or altered, gastrointestinal complications can occur.
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Appendicitis
Acute inflammation of the appendix
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Signs and Symptoms of Appendicitis
Usually begins with generalized abdominal pain that eventually localizes to the lower right abdomen
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CirrhosisA progressive and irreversible condition in which the cells of the liver are gradually destroyed due to chronic hepatic inflammation
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Signs and Symptoms of Cirrhosis
Early signs of cirrhosis are general and diffuse.
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Constipation
Constipation is the decreased frequency of bowel movements or difficulty defecating.
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Signs and Symptoms of Constipation
Constipation is characterized by hard, dry, and infrequent bowel movements. The bowel movements may be painful.
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DiarrheaDiarrhea is defined as an increased frequency and decreased consistency of fecal matter compared with an individual’s normal bowel habits.
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Signs and Symptoms of Diarrhea
Diarrhea is characterized by frequent, liquid stools.
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Gastroenteritis
An inflammation of the stomach and intestines
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Signs and Symptoms of Gastroenteritis
Gastroenteritis is characterized by fever, nausea, abdominal pain, cramping, diarrhea, and vomiting.
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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Often referred to as heartburn, is a common problem
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Hepatitis
An inflammation caused by a viral infection of the liver
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome
A common GI syndrome characterized by chronic abdominal pain and altered bowel habits
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Includes ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn’s disease
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Obesity
Nearly 100 million American adults are overweight or obese.
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Pancreatitis
An acute or chronic inflammation of the pancreas
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Peptic Ulcer DiseaseBy the frequent recurrence of peptic ulcers, which are lesions in the mucosal lining of the stomach (gastric ulcer) or in the first part of the small intestine (duodenal ulcer).
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Diagnostic Procedures and Therapeutic Modalities of the
Digestive System
The symptoms of many GI diseases and disorders overlap with each other and involve multiple body systems.
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Colonoscopy
A colonoscopy is a procedure used to visualize the inside of the colon and rectum.
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Gastroscopy
The visualization of the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum with a flexible, fiber-optic endoscope.
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Radiological Studies
X-rays are used to visualize areas of the GI tract and can be used to diagnose a variety of conditions.
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Occult Blood Test
A fecal occult blood test (FOBT) is used to identify the presence of blood in the feces that is not visible to the naked eye.
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Colostomy
An artificial opening of the colon that allows fecal material to be excreted from the body through the abdominal wall
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Ileostomy
An artificial opening in the ileum that allows chyme in the small intestine to empty through a tube in the abdominal wall
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Therapeutic Diets
Designed to correct or compensate for disease states, including malnutrition, diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular disease, and even cancer
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Summary• The gastrointestinal (GI) system includes the structures
and organs that store and digest food, eliminate waste, and utilize nutrients. It includes the mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, liver, gallbladder, and pancreas.
• The entire digestive process takes place in four steps: ingestion, digestion, absorption, and elimination.