Upper and Lower GIT

Question 1

How is the upper GIT classified?

Answer 1

From the mouth to the duodenum.

Question 2

What are the common landmarks?

Answer 2

1. Tongue in the oropharynx
2. Pharynx back of the larynx
3. 2 sphincters in the esophagus.
4. esophagus
5. stomach

Question 3

what is the function of the upper sphincter?

Answer 3

The main purpose of the UPPER SPHINCTER (UES) is to prevent aspiration, so it is to prevent things spilling from the esophagus into the trachea when you swallow.

Question 4

what is the function of the lower sphincter?

Answer 4

The LOWER SPHINCTER has a function to prevent acid/ stuff from the stomach back up to the esophagus.

Question 5

what are the 3 common Upper GIT disorders?

Answer 5

GORD
Peptic ulcers disease
Functional Dyspepsia

Question 6

what is classified as the lower GIT?

Answer 6

From the duodenum to the anus.

Question 7

What are the common lower GI tract disorders?

Answer 7

• Infection - bacterial or viral
• Irritable bowel syndrome
• Functional constipation
• Coeliac disease
• Inflammatory bowel disease — Crohn’sdisease and ulcerative colitis