SLICEdigestivesystemsandnutritionproblems

Digestive System and Nutrition Problems (Book Assignment)

1. What is appendicitis and why is it dangerous? p. 145 An inflamed appendix is appendicitis, it is dangerous because the appendix can burst and cause a life threatening infection. 2. What are dental carries? What causes them and how can they be prevented? They are cavities, or tooth decay, it is when bacteria in the mouth metabolize Sugar and give off acid 3. What is heartburn? And how can it be prevented? p. 148 Heartburn is when your stomach acids go up into your esophagus. It can be Prevented by avoiding high fat meals, not overeating, and light exercise. 4. What is lactose intolerance? What are the symptoms? 150	Lactose intolerance is when your body lacks enzymes to break down latase. The symptoms are liquid stool 5. What are gallstones? p.152 Gallstones are formed when liquid inside of the gallbladder harden into stone like material. 6. What is jaundice? p. 153 When your liver bile leaks into your bloodstream and makes you yellow 7. What is hepatitis? p. 153 Inflammation of the liver 8. What is Cirrhosis? p. 153 Is another chronic disease of the liver, the organ becomes fatty and then the tissue is replaced by inactive fibrous scar tissue. The liver breaks down 9. What causes diarrhea and what are the symptoms, effects? p. 154 The major cause is infection of the lower intestinal tract and nercous Stimulation. Symptoms are dehydration 10. What is constipation? What can help ease constipation? p. 154 When your feces are dry and hard. Fiber and water 11. What are hemorrhoids? p. 155 Enlarged and inflamed blood vessels at the anus 12. What is diverticulosis? p. 145, 155 The occurrence of little pouches of mucosa that have pushed out through Weak spots 13. What is Irritable Bowel Syndrome? p. 145, 155 A condition in which the muscularis contracts powerfully but without its normal coordination. 14. What is Inflammatory Bowel Disease? p. 145, 155 Ulcerative colitis and Chrohn’s disease. Inflammation and ulcers in the Intestines 15. What are polyps and how are they associat ed with cancer? p. 155 They are small growths arising from the epithelial lining. They can be cancerous Or not. 16. How do doctors look at your GI tract? (describe the pill cam and colonoscopy) the pill cam is a pill that is also a camera, it records everything food would go Through to be digested. A colonoscopy is when something is inserted in the Anus and It takes out precancerous stuff. 17. Can carbohydrates be harmful? p. 158 Yes many people say its responsible for obesity in the united states 18. Can proteins be harmful? p. 159 If to many proteins are eaten you can lose calcium, be dehydrated and get Kidney stones

19. Can lipids be harmful? p. 159 yes, it is the leading producer of cardiovascular disease.