| A | B |
|---|
| Digestion | The process of breaking down food into nutrients. |
| Absorption | The transfer of nutrients from the digestive tract into the bloodstream |
| Metabolism | the process that occurs when cells convert the nutrients into energy |
| Ingestion | the intake of food |
| Hernia | when an organ bulges through the muscular wall |
| Hiatal Hernia Symptom | Frequent heartburn |
| Fiber | Found in fruits, vegetables, and whole grain cereals. |
| Glucose | blood sugar, often comes from carbohydrates |
| Endoscopy | a procedure using an instrument to look inside the digestive tract; passes through teh mouth, or anus to look at the lower or upper digestive tract. |
| CT scans | Allows doctor to view organs withOUT going inside the body. |
| Digestive Tract | Consists of mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, and large intestine. |
| Accessory Organs | Includes teeth, tongue, salivary glands, liver, gallbladder, and pancreas |
| Mechanical Digestion | the physical breaking down of food. Chewing for example. |
| Chemical Digestion | Breaking down of food through chemical means like digestion enzymes |
| small and large intestines | where most absorption takes place |
| ulcers | can be caused by smoking, infections and medications |
| Nutritional Supplements | supply extra calories and nutrition, often a flavored shake or drink. |
| 8 ounces of milk | equal to 240 ml |
| 30 ml | equal to one ounce |
| liquids noted on I & O flow sheet | include milk, sherbet, ice cream, jello, water |
