The document provides information on the gastrointestinal system and gastrointestinal disorders. It describes the structures and functions of the upper and lower gastrointestinal tract, including the mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, and large intestine. It discusses digestion, absorption of nutrients, and the role of the gastrointestinal tract in fluid and electrolyte balance. Common gastrointestinal disorders mentioned include dysphagia, esophageal disorders, and various conditions affecting the stomach and intestines.

1. Gastrointestinal System Disorders

2. Gastrointestinal System

11. Gastrointestinal Tract Digestive Function of the Stomach: Pepsin – needed for protein digestion HCL acid – aids in pre-digestion of food

22. Assessment of the GIT b.) Abdomen - assess for the presence or absence of tenderness, organ enlargement, masses, spasm or rigidity of the abdominal muscles, fluid or air in the abdominal cavity Anatomic Location of Organs RUQ – liver, gallbladder, duodenum, right kidney, hepatic flexure of colon RLQ - cecum, appendix, right ovary and fallopian tube LUQ – stomach, spleen, left kidney, pancreas, splenic flexure of colon LLQ – sigmoid colon, left ovary and tube

23. Assessment of the GIT

81. Gastric Disorders

98. Pathophysiology of Peptic Ulcers Gastric Ulcers

100. Pathophysiology of Peptic Ulcers Duodenal Ulcers

101. Gastric ulcer Duodenal Ulcer

102. Clinical Manifestations

121. Post-op Care

127. Gastric Cancer

139. CAUSES OF PERITONITIS

141. PERITONITIS