Chapter 6

fluid accumulation sound from the colon

gurgling or rumbling sound from the colon

chronic liver disease caused by destruction of liver cell

damage to the linings of the small intestine by gluten causes malnutrition

bulging pouches of the intestine trapping feces and causing inflamation

inflammation of the colon caused by bacteria or parasites

abnormal passage from one organ to another

mess of enlarged, twisted varicose veins of mucous membrane just outside the rectum

protrusion of an organ through a wall or cavity

ulceration of the colon mucosa, includes crohn disease and ulcerative colitis

etiopathology GI signs and symptoms

20% fat content, morbid=40%

small stalk like growth from the mucous membrane of the intestine

twisting intestine causing obstruction

barium is detected by x-ray to determine of obstructions of the GI tract exist

x-rays are taken in an arc, used with a medium to enhance images

visual examination of internal images

radiographs that use electromagnetic energy to produce multiplanar images

high frequency sound wave bounce off tissue and produce a radiograph

surgery that utilizes excision of the skin to access the area

surgery utilizes small incision and insertions of a small camera to access the area

group of surgeries that treat morbid obesity

bowel movement

fasting blood sugar