GI Week 3

Primitive gut tube derivatives

Which of the following are from the MIDGUT?

• Stomach

• Ascending colon

• Jejunum

• Ileum

• Descending Colon

A 52-year-old patient presents with intermittent chest pains and a funny taste in their mouth.

What is the diagnosis?

(see the image for a hint)

• Myocardial infarction

• Pneumonia

• Hiatus Hernia

• Oesophageal atresia

There are several stages of digestion.

Where does digestion first start?

• oesophagus

• Stomach

• Large intestine

• Mouth

• Small intestine

What best describes chyme

• digested food amount & contains high pH

• semi digested pulp with a high pH

• semi digested pulp with a low pH

• undigested food with a low pH

Where does the final absorption of water and electrolytes occur?

• Stomach

• Small Intestine

• Large Intestine

BONUS POINT (stoma bags)

'stomy' means opening (suffix)

ileostomy VS colostomy

Which one would have a larger and more watery output?

• Ileostomy

• Colostomy