https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/nursing/w/vet-nurse-revision_1/508/the-digestive-systemWelcome to the Revision Guide for Student Nurses (Part I) by Vanessa Bird VN. This guide contains notes, self-test questionnaires and practical tasks to help you through your exams (Level 2 NVQ), and to use as a reference afterwards.April 2009. Importen-USTelligent Community 10https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/nursing/w/vet-nurse-revision_1/508/the-digestive-systemThu, 02 Apr 2009 15:12:06 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:eed7e8cb-f744-4ec0-bfb1-e1c08aec258aArlo Guthriehttps://www.vetnurse.co.uk/nursing/w/vet-nurse-revision_1/508/the-digestive-system#commentsCurrent Revision posted to Revision Guide For Student Nurses - Part 1 by Arlo Guthrie on 4/2/2009 3:12:06 PM<br /> <p><strong>QUESTIONS</strong></p> <ol class="wikiextraspace"> <li>What is the function of the digestive system? </li> <li>List the components of the digestive system. </li> <li>List 3 functions of the tongue. </li> <li>What is the collective name given to the numerous small projections on the surface of the tongue used for grooming? </li> <li>Can you list the 4 pairs of salivary glands found in the cat and dog? </li> <li>List 5 functions of saliva. </li> <li>Briefly describe the sequence of events that take place during swallowing. </li> <li>What is the name given to the waves of muscular contraction, which carry the food down the oesophagus from the pharynx to the stomach? </li> <li>Name the 3 parts of the stomach and briefly describe each. </li> <li>What are rugae? </li> <li>What is the name given to a fold of the peritoneum which connects the intestine to the dorsal abdominal wall? </li> <li>What is the great omentum? </li> <li>What is meant by gastric? </li> <li>A number of secretions are produced by cells in the stomach wall. These include mucus, hydrochloric acid, pepsinogen, gastrin and lipase. Can you state the function of each? </li> <li>What is chyme? </li> <li>What is the function of the goblet cells of the stomach wall? </li> <li>Define vomiting. </li> <li>Describe the following: stercoraceous vomit, bilious vomit and haemorrhagic vomit. </li> <li>List the 3 organs that comprise the small intestine. </li> <li>What occurs within the small intestine? </li> <li>List the 3 secretions of the small intestine. </li> <li>The pancreas is described as a mixed gland. What is meant by this? </li> <li>List the enzymes secreted by the pancreas and briefly describe the function of each. </li> <li>Which organ is responsible for bile production? </li> <li>Which organ is responsible for the storage of bile? </li> <li>What are the 2 main constituents of bile? </li> <li>Name the 2 bile pigments. These are responsible for the colouration of the faeces. </li> <li>List the functions of the liver. </li> <li>Where are the cells responsible for the production of intestinal juice located? </li> <li>List the enzymes contained within intestinal juice. Briefly describe the function of each. </li> <li>What is the collective name of the projections of the small intestine, which increase the surface area available for absorption? </li> <li>What is the name of the milky fluid containing digested fats which are absorbed into the lacteals of the small intestine? </li> <li>What are lacteals? </li> <li>List the 3 parts that comprise the large intestine. </li> <li>Why is the caecum of little significance in the cat and dog? </li> </ol><div style="clear:both;"></div>