Kieran, age 40, goes to his health maintenance organization (HMO) to see his physician, Dr. Scotty. He is complaining of general fatigue and loss of appetite, and he notices the whites of his eyes look yellowish. Dr. Scotty orders blood tests for Kieran. The blood tests reveal he has hepatitis C. What is the prognosis for Kieran?

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: As you read on, you note that Vincent was hospitalized again at age 49 with dull pain in the right,…

A: Hepatitis refers to an inflammatory condition of the liver. Alcohol-induced hepatitis is the most…

Q: What is unusual about the upper part of the GI tract?

A: Introduction: Digestion alludes to the breakdown of food into smaller pieces that can be retained in…

Q: Which portions of the colon are retroperitoneal?

A: The colon is a part of the digestive tract in the human body. It is the largest fraction of the…

Q: Why is it that diarrhea is potentially life threatening but constipation is not?

A: Introduction  Digestion of food is the multistep process in our body. Digestion starts from the…

Q: The location of gastric glands is indicated by which of the following letters? 1.A 2.B 4.E 5.C ব

A: The gastric lining generally consists of different kinds of cells and linings specialized for…

Q: What causes  inflammatory bowel disease?

A: Inflammatory bowel disease is an inflammation of the digestive track and includes two types of IBD…

Q: The part of the colon that empties into the rectum is the: (a) ascending colon.(b) descending colon.…

A: Sigmoid Colon is the part of the colon that empties into the rectum as sigmoid is the broken part of…

Q: What is sarcopenia? Why do some older adults experience sarcopenia? How can sarcopenia contribute to…

A: Muscle is responsible for 60% of the body's protein reserves. Muscle mass loss causes disorders,…

Q: Is the stomach cell part of the upper or lower GI tract? What is its primary function in digestion…

A: GI tract is the gastrointestinal tract that extends from mouth to anus. It mainly consists of…

Q: Your friend Jessica calls to tell you she went to see her family physician and he recommended she…

A: The digestive system is a vital system that digests the food we eat in order to provide energy and…

Q: What is Cirrhosis ? What are symptoms of this ?

A: Health is defined as a complete state of physical, mental, and social well-being. However, the…

Q: Kieran, age 40, goes to his health maintenance organization (HMO) to see his physician, Dr. Scotty.…

A: Hepatitis is the liver inflammation that affects the normal functioning of the liver. It is caused…

Q: The appendix connects to thea. cecum. d. large intestine.b. small intestine. e. liver.c. esophagus.…

A: Answer is d.) large intestine.

Q: Jim’s jaundice is caused by the accumulation of bilirubin in his blood and tissues. What is the…

A: Jaundice Jaundice is the yellow discoloration of sclera ,skin and mucous. it is a characteristic of…

Q: Kieran, age 40, goes to his health maintenance organization (HMO) to see his physician, Dr. Scotty.…

A: Hepatitis C is a viral disease caused by hepatitis C virus (HCV). Hepato- means liver and -itis…

Q: Which of the following is not affiliated with or a part of the large intestine:_____   A. appendix…

A: Gastrointestinal tract or digestive tract spans from the opening of the mouth to the anus from…

Q: What types of problems could occur in the large intestine and sigmoid colon if they could not…

A: The large intestine is the last part of the gastrointestinal tract and of the digestive system in…

Q: what is hepatitis b? why it is important to know about it . whom it mostly effects?

A: KEY WORDS :- Hepatitis - liver inflammation.

Q: Do cholelithiasis have a genetic organ

A: Cholelithiasis is the presence of stones or calculi in gall bladder , an organ that stores bile. The…

Q: Name a structure that is located posterior and inferior to the liver.

A: The liver is a large organ almost making up to 2% of the entire body weight. It is found in…

Q: What groups are most at risk for developing hepatitis B?

A: Hepatitis B is a viral infection which is caused by the virus hepatitis B. It is generally…

Q: What is pancreatitis ? Explain the cause of pancreatitis ?

A: Pancreatitis could be a disease within which your pancreas becomes inflamed. The pancreas duct gland…

Q: What Cause of the disease hepatitis B? What are the symptoms and the methods for diagnosis hepatitis…

A: KEY WORDS :- Hepatitis - IT IS THE INFLAMMATION OF LIVER.

Q: What is peritonitis?

A: Peritonitis is a medical condition or inflammation of the peritoneum. Here we will discuss more it.

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: Why is heartburn associated with gastroesophageal reflux?

A: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a digestive disorder in which the acidic content of the…

Q: how can Crohn's disease in a patient lead to a small bowel transplant?

A: Crohn's disease is one of the two Inflammtory Bowel disease which includes:- Crohn's disease and…

Q: Kieran, age 40, goes to his health maintenance organization (HMO) to see his physician, Dr. Scotty.…

A: The term hepatitis is derived from the word root "hepat/o" meaning liver and the suffix "-itis"…

Q: What is oral apraxia?

A: Apraxia is a medical disorder or condition that is characterized by the inability to perform…

Q: What causes postoperative paralytic ileus?

A: absence of physiological motility of the intestines, non-mechanical obstruction is called as…

Q: A retroperitoneal mass in the lower right quadrant is putting pressure on a portion of the…

A: Introduction :- Digestive system plays an important role in the ingestion , Digestion,…

Q: Create a table differentiating Hepatitis A, B,C and D

A: The term hepatitis can be split into the root word "hepat" and the suffix "-itis." The root word…

Q: Name the four portions of the colon.

A: The large intestine is the last part of gastrointestinal tract as well as of digestive system in the…

Q: For each of the following structures below, provide the  quadrant of abdominal cavity :    Lesser…

A: The digestive system is formed of a group of organs that are responsible for the breakdown of food…

Q: What are the differences between Gastric Ulcer and Duodenal Ulcer?

A: A disease is an abnormal condition that affects the structure or function of an organism and is…

Q: is chronic constipation different from functional constipation as well as irritable bowel…

A: Chronic constipation is the difficult passage of stools that persists for several weeks or maybe for…

Q: As you read on, you note that Vincent was hospitalized again at age 49 with dull pain in the right,…

A: Alcoholic-induced hepatitis is a disease, inflammatory condition of the liver caused by heavy…

Q: What cell does hepatitis B damage? What causes hepatitis B? What are the treatment?

A: Cytotoxic T lymphocytes (CTL) have been considered the primary culprit of liver damage during acute…

Q: Kieran, age 40, goes to his health maintenance organization (HMO) to see his physician, Dr. Scotty.…

A: Introduction:- Hepatitis C is a viral disease caused by hepatitis C virus (HCV). Hepato- means liver…

Q: _______ is a disease associated with discomfort and irregularity in the motility of the large…

A: The gastrointestinal diseases refer to the diseases involving the gastrointestinal tract, namely the…

Q: Give 3 constituents of saliva and identify the functions of each.

A: Saliva is an extracellular fluid which is secreted by salivary gland in the mouth.

Q: What are the parts of the ailementary canal?

A: The alimentary canal is the passageway by which food enters our body and exits through the anus…

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…