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Bioscience Exam Topics - Year 2

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Total cards: 11•Content version: v4•Public deck•Updated: 8/1/2026

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#1
Front (Question)

GORD

Back (Answer)

Lower oesophageal sphincter relaxes, gastric contents enter oesophagus, irritates mucous lining, causes uncomfortable burning sensation (heartburn)

#2
Front (Question)

Mallory Weiss tear ?

Back (Answer)

Tear of tissue of lower oesophagus leading to bleeding

#3
Front (Question)

Causes of Mallory Weiss tear

Back (Answer)

Persistent retching/coughing/vomiting Hiatal hernia Childbirth

#4
Front (Question)

Signs/symptoms of Mallory Weiss tear

Back (Answer)

Haematoemesis Melaena (bloody stools) Fatigue, dizziness Abdominal/chest pain Anaemia Dysphasia

#5
Front (Question)

Signs/symptoms of Mallory Weiss tear

Back (Answer)

Haematoemesis Melaena (bloody stools) Fatigue, dizziness Abdominal/chest pain Anaemia Dysphasia

#6
Front (Question)

Diagnosis / treatment of Mallory Weiss tear

Back (Answer)

Upper GI endoscopy Stool test Self healing (stop bleed first) Surgical repair

#7
Front (Question)

Hiatus hernia ?

Back (Answer)

A section of the stomach perforates /moves up through diaphragm into the chest

#8
Front (Question)

Risk factors for hiatus hernia

Back (Answer)

Obesity Age Excessive coughing/straining/vomiting Heavy lifting Pregnancy

#9
Front (Question)

Types of hiatus hernia

Back (Answer)

Sliding - moves up and down/ in and out of chest Para oesophageal - rolling hiatus hernia

#10
Front (Question)

Signs/symptoms of hiatus hernia

Back (Answer)

Heartburn (GORD) SOB Regurgitation of food into mouth Burping / bloating Nausea/ vomiting Dysphasia Vomiting blood / black stool

#11
Front (Question)

Diagnosis/ Treatment for hiatus hernia

Back (Answer)

Diagnosis- X-Ray, endoscopy Lifestyle changes (eating habits, stop smoking, avoid lying down after eating/drinking) Keyhole surgery