black tarry stool indicating a bleed in the GI tract

What are the four components of the upper GI tract ?

Small outpouchings in the mucosal linings of the intestinal tract that cause infection

When the body does not have enough glucose for energy, it burns stored fats instead; resulting in a build up of ketones.

What is the difference between a stroke and a TIA

red frank stool indicating a bleed in the lower GI tract

swollen veins in the esophagus caused by portal hyper tension

Can be caused by heavy lifting, pregnancy, portal hypertension or a low fibre diet

profound insulin deficiency coupled with increase glucagon activity, associated with type 1 diabetes

Slang name for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)

infection in the bloodstream causing an inflammatory response of cytokines

What are the three leading causes of acute gastroenteritis?

Twisting of intestine on itself

treated with dextrose and glucagon

What are the two types of occulsive strokes?

A degenerative liver disease caused by fibrosis.

Erosion caused by gastric acid

What are the two idiopathic inflammatory bowel disorders?

Hypothyroidism showing agitation emotional changeability, insomnia, weight loss, increase appetite , and atrial fibrillation

Death and disappearance of nerve cells in cerebral cortex causing short term memory loss and body stiffness

marker separating the upper and lower GI tract

caused by severe vomiting because of alcoholism

What are the five components of the lower GI?

hypoadrenalism showing decreased appetite and weight loss

Temporary involuntary twitching or spasm of a muscle