Stomach

Esophagus. “The oespphagus is a muscular tube, abouto 25cm long with a diameter of 2 cm, which starts at the laryngopharynx and ends at the stomach, and is a passageway for food” (Johnstone, et al, 2014). Chyme is the result of gastric…

Raise one leg, slightly bent, behind the knee. There should be no arch in the neck or back. Hold this for four to six seconds before lowering into the starting position. Two sets of ten leg raises is recommended as strength improves. Lying on your stomach with your elbows and arms stretched above your head, raise one arm with the opposite leg two to three inches off the floor. Hold this position for four to five seconds before returning to the starting position. As strength improves, two sets…

First step is ingested food is taken into the mouth where it is torn into smaller physical parts by the teeth. The salivary enzymes; amylase and lipase are activated beginning the chemical breakdown of food. Salivary amylase divides starch into smaller glucose molecules. Physically the saliva hydrates and compacts the food for ideal propulsion through the pharynx and esophagus. Propulsion is activated voluntarily when we swallow; the tongue moves towards the hard palate of the mouth thus pushing…

and release the bile. Sodium bicarbonate neutralizes acid chyme from the stomach. Pancreatic amylase which is digestive enzymes digests starch, trypsin digests protein, and lipase digests fat. 5. Describe the location(s) in the digestion tract where each of the major types of nutrients (Carbohydrates, Lipids, and Proteins) are broken down.…

a specialist of the digestive system Flatulence, stomach pains, heartburn or digestive problems... Many people suffer from these ailments regularly. Whether the symptoms are transient or persistent, a consultation with a gastroenterologist is sometimes necessary. 1. What is gastroenterology? The gastroenterology is concerned with the study of the digestive system and the treatment of related diseases. It treats the organs (esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, rectum, anus) as…

relaxes the smooth/involuntary muscles in the walls of the stomach, intestines, bowel, bile duct and urinary tract. Relieves colicky abdominal pain which is caused by painful spasms in the muscles in the GI (gastro-intestinal) or GU (genito-urinary) tract. Other medications containing Hyoscine include Buscopan cramps and Buscopan IBS relief. Buscopan… Buscopan is an antispasmodic treatment specifically designed to target cramps and relieve stomach pain. Buscopan acts upon the intestinal…

(large and small colon) which then goes to the kidney to be filtered; and the increased length of the small intestine allows longer time for digestion and absorption of complex nutrients such as fibre (Vet Sci 2010). As they don’t have the large fore-stomachs taking up a lot of room in the abdomen, the large rib cage holds this excess of intestine, which has been discussed…

a ulcer may penetrate through all of the layer creating a hole. This is then called a perforation and becomes a emergency situation. The name of the peptic ulcer can be broken down further depending on the location. If the ulcer is located in the stomach it is then…

with me after work, but usually I was playing alone or other kids. But, everything changed after the recovery process. Due to the invasive nature of the surgery, where the whole stomach was removed, symptoms of nausea, vomiting, and headaches were constant. Besides, he was predicted with side effects such as reflux, stomach upset, and diarrhea that would cause an irrevocable malnutrition for the rest of his life. This new situation will influenced my personality in different…

The digestive system consists of the oral cavity, oesophagus, stomach, liver, gall bladder, spleen, pancreas,intestines, appendix and the rectum. All these organs interlink in order to carry out an environment of homeostasis. Homeostasis is a state of equilibrium inside the body as stated in the Journal of Nursing Standards (Hendry C 2012 page (46-50)).A further consideration is that of legal and ethical concerns within practice. The first part of the digestive system is the oral cavity and…