Name:_____________________________________

Disorders of the Digestive System Assignment

Peptic Ulcers:
1) What cells within the stomach are responsible for the secretion of
the mucus lining? [1 mark]
2) Identify the two main causes of peptic ulcers and how they prevent
the mucus lining within the stomach from forming. [2 marks]
3) Name the two ways in which peptic ulcers can be treated. [2
marks]
4) List the symptoms that an individual may experience if they have a
peptic ulcer. [1 mark]
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
1) Define inflammatory bowel disease. [1 mark]
2) List the symptoms that an individual may experience if they have
Crohns disease or ulcerative colitis. [2 mark]
3) In the reading it mentions that although the cause of Crohns
disease and ulcerative coloitis is unknown, it is believed to be caused
by a combination of immune system problems, genetic and
environment problems. Research one of these factors and present your
findings in no more than 1 paragraph. [3 marks]
Appendicitis:
1) Where is the appendix located within the body? [1 mark]
2) What are believed to be the two main causes of appendicitis? [1
mark]
3) Why is appendicitis considered to be a medical emergency? [2
marks]
4) In the past, it was suggested that the appendix served no purpose
within the process of digestion. Recent studies have suggested
however that the appendix is important and does play a role in the
digestive tract. In no more than a paragraph, explain one of the roles
that the appendix may play. [3 marks]
Heart Burn:
1) What are other names that can be used to describe heartburn? [1
mark]
2) Why are people who constantly suffer from heartburn suggested to
make changes in their lifestyle? [1 mark]
3) Explain what happens within the body of an individual experiencing
heartburn? [2 mark]
4) Why is neutralizing the acid within the stomach considered an
effective treatment for heartburn? [1 mark]

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Vomiting and Nausea

1) What are 4 causes of vomiting and nausea? [2 marks]
2) Why might excessive vomiting be harmful to the body? [1 mark]
3) Describe the mechanism of emesis. [3 marks]
4) Why might vomiting be considered a beneficial bodily function? [2
mark]
5) What part of the body controls the action of vomiting? [1 mark]
Disorders of the Accessory Organs: Liver
Hepatitis and Cirrhosis
1) What is hepatitis? Include how the liver is affected in your answer.
[2 marks]
2) What is the most common type of hepatitis? How is it transmitted?
[2 marks]
3) How can hepatitis be treated? [2 marks]
4) Why is cirrhosis a lethal disease? Include how it affects the liver in
your answer. [2 marks]
Disorders of the Accessory Organs: Gall Bladder
Gallstones
1) Describe how gallstones are produced. [1 mark]
2) Is the surgical removal of the gall bladder a possible treatment for
gallstones? What might be the side effects of not having a gall
bladder? [1 mark]
3) Stones such as ones found in the gall bladder can exist in other
parts of the body. Name four different conditions in the body that can
accumulate stones. This may require further research. [2 marks]

Total Mark: /45