a. Explain the purpose of the enterogastricreflex.b. Describe two results of an excessively rapidflow of chyme through the digestive tract.

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A: Digestion is the process which involves the breakdown of food into smaller particles such that it…

Q: Discuss Pathophysiology of the Digestive System?

A: Digestion is the breakdown of large insoluble food molecules into small water-soluble food molecules…

Q: List the disorders of the large intestine and provide acause for each.

A: In the human body, the motility of the ingested food, its breakdown, absorption, and assimilation is…

Q: . Classify the digestive disorders by the type of cause (e.g.,infectious, cancer, inflammatory,…

A: Digestive disorders are disorders associated with the digestive system, eg. Stomatitis, gingivitis,…

Q: Differentiate the causes and significant signs of mechanicalobstruction from those of paralytic…

A: Digestion is process which involves the breakdown of food into smaller particles such that it can be…

Q: Explain about Disorders of the Digestive Tract ?

A: The all necessary nutrients we get from the food which we humans take. And these nutrients present…

Q: a. Define cholecystitis.b. List factors that predispose to cholelithiasis.c. Trace a gallstone on…

A: The gastrointestinal system plays an important role in the digestion of foods in that it secretes…

Q: What oral signs and symptoms can indicate denture stomatitis and atrophic glossitis?

A: The mouth is one of the organs of the digestion process that receives food and allows chemical…

Q: Describe several possible pathologic conditions involvingthe digestive tract in older people.

A: Nursing is the profession of healthcare that delivers care to the patient in order to cure them and…

Q: Define the term bile canaliculi?

A: Bile canaliculus  or bile canaliculi are small bile capillaries that collects bile secreted by…

Q: Explain the terms; ileostomy and

A: Third and final part of the small intestine is the ileum. It measures 3 meters and ends at the…

Q: Explain common bile duct?

A: Digestion is the process by which nutrients are broken down into simpler substances.

Q: Explain the various liver functions.

A: Answer: Introduction: The liver is present in the higher portion of right-hand side of the abdominal…

Q: Explain the term jaundice

A: Blood is a fluid tissue that is found throughout the body and is composed of four main components…

Q: Define about Orotic aciduria?

A: Enzymes are biological catalysts that enhance the speed of a reaction. This is performed by lowering…

Q: Indicate where in the GI tract most of the absorption of nutrients occurs.

A: Digestion is the process by which the complex food materials are broken down into simple molecules.…

Q: Explain why dental caries, constipation, and heartburn become more common as the digestive system…

A: The digestive system consists of organs of the mouth including salivary glands, teeth, and tongue,…

Q: Illustrate the Pathophysiology of the Digestive System?

A: The digestive system plays a major role in breaking down food into small particles or nutrients.…

Q: a. Define meconium ileus.b. Describe the effects of cystic fibrosis on thelungs and the liver.c.…

A: Respiratory system is very important in the human body. With lungs playing the central role, it…

Q: Explain Peristaltic waves passing over the stomach?

A: Alimentary canal referred to as a tubular structure begins at mouth and terminates at anus and is…

Q: What are the common causes of and clinical findings in gastrointestinal malabsorption disorders?

A: The small intestine’s main role is to absorb nutrients from food. Malabsorption symptoms include the…

Q: Explain why urobilinogen is increased in hepatic jaundice

A: a. Jaundice is a yellowish coloring of sclerae and skin that is caused due to elevation of plasmatic…

Q: Explain how intestinal obstruction results fromvolvulus, paralytic ileus, and tumor

A: Intestine is defined as the long, continuous tube of the gastrointestinal tract where it runs from…

Q: a. Explain why peptic ulcers often do not healquickly but tend to persist or recur.b. Describe the…

A: The phrase peptic ulcer refers to open sores that develop on the stomach lining and small intestine.…

Q: a. Explain several mechanisms by which intestinalinfection can cause diarrhea.b. Explain how fluid…

A: Diarrhea is loose watery stools. It may acute, chronic or persistent. it is causes by, Bacterial…

Q: , Explain vitamin E. Give brief explanation

A: Vitamin E is also known as anti sterility  vitamin. It's another name is alpha Tocopherol. sources…

Q: Hematemesis and tarry stools are clinical signs of which serious potential complications of…

A: In this question asked about the complications of the cirrhosis of the liver.  Detailed solution in…

Q: Briefly explain the term bowel diversion  Identify the different types of bowel diversions that are…

A: The bowel is a part of the digestive system, in general terms, it is any part of the small and large…

Q: esophageal cancer symptom(

A: Chest pain characterized by  pain in the middle of the chest that feels like pressure or burning…

Q: Discuss the physiologic influence of various pathologies, such as peptic ulcer disease, gastritis,…

A: Excessive production of hydrochloric acid in parietal cells of the stomach that leads to…

Q: Describe the various causes of vomiting and the vomitingprocess.

A: Forceful discharge of stomach contents is defined by the term vomiting. Vomiting is also known as…

Q: Describe the etiology and pathophysiology of STRESS RELATED MUCOSAL DISEASE for peptic ulcer

A: The stomach is the place where and when food enters the stomach, the peristalsis movement of the…

Q: Describe the functions of the organs in the gastrointestinal system, including definitions for the…

A: Gastrointestinal system consist of accessory organs and alimentary canal . It starts from mouth ,…

Q: histologic appearance of the various layers of the oral mucosa

A: Histology is a branch of biology that deals with the study of microscopic anatomy of biological…

Q: Explain how each of the following conditions causes anintestinal obstruction: (1) intussusception;…

A: Intestinal obstruction is the blockage (partial or complete) of the bowel. It blocks the food and…

Q: Describe some symptoms of hepatitis A

A: The hepatitis A virus causes an extremely infectious liver ailment known as hepatitis A. The virus…

Q: Explain the different types of pancreatic enzymes, what cells they come from and what products they…

A: The Pancreas is an organ that is situated behind the stomach and it is responsible for secreting…

Q: Describe the precipitants of ketoacidosis

A: Ketoacidosis is a metabolic state characterized by abnormally high ketone body concentrations in the…

Q: Explain how chronic reflux of gastric contents into theesophagus may cause hiatal hernia.

A: Gastroesophageal reflux disease is a condition characterized by the continuous reflux of stomach…

Q: What factors are associated with cancer of the esophagus?

A: Cancer is a life-threatening disease in which cells divide abnormal and grow uncontrollably. These…

Q: What areas are at greatest risk of pressure ulcers?

A: Bedsores are wounds to the skin and underlying tissue brought on by prolonged pressure on the skin.…