Chapter 14 Quiz Review

• "Traveler's diarrhea" is also known as

  Gastroenteritis
• GERD is the result of

  prolonged acidity in the esophagus
• Signs and symptoms of hiatal hernia

  -heartburn

  -belching

  -esophageal reflux
• Treatment of celiac disease

  gluten-free diet!
• Crohn disease most often affects

  ileum!
• Peptic ulcers


  are treated w/ antibiotics and medications to reduce acid secretions!
• Abdominal hernias

  1. consist of umbilical, inguinal, and femoral
  2. can be corrected through herniorrhaphy
• Celiac disease 


  is probably caused by an immunologic reaction to the gliadin fraction!
• Pancreatitis


  brings an autodigestive process to the pancreas!
• Pancreatic cancer


  is LEADING CAUSE OF CANCER DEATHS; produces symptoms of abdominal pain, anorexia, jaundice, & weight loss , usually in people ages 60 to 70
• Bloody diarrhea, often containing pus or mucus, is a classic symptom of

  ulcerative colitis!
• Diagnostics of colorectal cancer


  -Digital rectal examination & barium x-ray studies

  -Colonoscopy & CT

  -Testing for occult blood in stool & sigmoidoscopy
• Peptic ulcers are often found in the

  duodenum & jejunum!
• Individual suffering from celiac disease cannot eat


  whole wheat bread!