Reference no: EM133731411
Assignment: Gastrointestinal Tract Diseases
GASTRITIS
I. What are the risk factors for gastritis?
II. What is the link between H. pylori and gastritis?
III. What is the mechanism for NSAIDS and development of gastric/duodenal ulcers?
MALABSORPTION/ INFLAMMATORY BOWEL
IV. Compare and contrast ulcerative colitis and crohn's disease
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Crohn's
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Location along GI tract
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Location in the GI wall
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Risk factors
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Manifestations; include changes in absorption
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Complications
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LIVER FAILURE/ PORTAL HYPERTENSION
V. The increase in lipogenesis and decreased fatty acid oxidation leads to the hepatocytes being infiltrate with ________________.
VI. What is Cirrhosis? How does cirrhosis then lead to portal hypertension?
VII. Cirrhosis leads to ascites through two main pathways. Briefly explain the pathways. Think about the fluid pressures we've talked about in relationship to edema, as ascities is a specific edema.
VIII. What are the functions of the liver that are decreased/lost in liver failure?
PANCREATIS
IX. What is the function of the pancreas? Describe the mechanisms leading to pancreatitis.
DISODERS OF MALABSORBTION
X. Gluten Sensitivity is a _________________ disease that leads to loss of ______________________ in _____________________.
XI. What is the most common cause of intestinal obstruction in infants? Explain.
XII. What is the most common cause of intestinal obstruction in children? Explain.