How do age and gender affect the gastrointestinal absorption of medications? What are some examples relative to older adults and infants?

Q: List the basic principles of Gastrointestinal reflexes?

A: Basic principle of gastrointestinal reflexes:-  The principle of these reflexes is to masticate the…

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: Name and describe how the different types of food are absorbed in the stomach and in the small…

A: The major biomolecules that undergo the process of digestion are described as protein, fats, and…

Q: Identify the organs of the alimentary canal from proximal to distal, and briefly state their…

A: The alimentary canal is defined as the narrow muscular tube by which food enters and solid wastes…

Q: Describe the type of intestinal motility found during and shortly after a meal and the type found…

A: Intestinal motility is organized in a way that nutrient is absorbed from ingested food and the organ…

Q: How is water absorbed in the small and large intestines?

A: The cells are the primary unit of life. Based on the number of cells an organism may be unicellular…

Q: Describe the effects of aging on the digestive system.

A: ESOPHAGUS With age, the intensity of esophageal contractions and stress decreases in the upper…

Q: Name the four layers of the gastrointestinal tract, and describe their functions.

A: Four layers of Gastrointestinal tract are: Mucosa.  Sub-mucosa.  Muscular layer. Serosa.

Q: Approximately how much fluid is secreted into the gastrointestinal tract each day compared with the…

A: The digestive system is the system responsible for the digestion of food. It starts from the…

Q: How much fluid is secreted into the gastrointestinal tract each day compared with the amount of food…

A: The fluid is secreted into the gastrointestinal tract each day compared with the amount of food and…

Q: What are the phases of swallowing and how are they controlled?

A: Swallowing is a process in which food is transported from the mouth to the stomach through…

Q: how does gut microbiation trigger constipation? or can gastrointestinal bacteria causes…

A: Various set of conditions can result in acute to chronic type of constipation Lifestlye Food habits…

Q: What is the difference between digestion and absorption? How are the end products of carbohydrate,…

A: Answer- Digestion is the process by which the food is broken down into absorbable form to generate…

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: What effects does the environment have on the digestive system?

A: From the oral cavity to anus including organs like pancreas, gall bladder etc. we have our digestive…

Q: When a person undergoes gastric bypass surgery, can their hunger, appetite, and satiety cues change?

A: Gastric bypass surgery is used for management of obesity. As the name suggests, in this surgery, the…

Q: List the digestive organs and accessory structures of the digestive system.

A: Digestive organs include  Mouth Pharynx Oesophagus stomach small intestine  large intestine

Q: How is swallowing regulated?

A: Swallowing is also called deglutition. It is the physical process that is involved in moving…

Q: does the influence of eating a protein rich diet increase, decrease (change or no?) the absorption…

A: Absorption is the process by which the end products of digestion pass through the intestinal mucosa…

Q: How are digestive mechanisms integrated with neuronal and hormonal processes?

A: Homeostasis is the ability to maintain the constant internal conditions of the body.

Q: How are the digestive trials for measurement of feed and nutrient utilization conducted?

A: Digestion trials are done for the estimation of the total amount of a particular nutrient absorbed…

Q: Explain General Functions of the Gastrointestinal?

A: The human body is a well built machine in which all the organs coordinate together to make it work.…

Q: What are feeding disorders?

A: A condition that impairs the structure and normal functioning (both physical and mental) of an…

Q: What covers the surface of the GI tract to increase surface area, absorption and motility?

A: The human body is a well built machine in which all the organs coordinate together to make it work.…

Q: Describe the anatomy of the small intestine, including its histology, and explain the functions and…

A: The small intestine (little gut) is around 20 feet in length and about an inch in diameter . Its…

Q: Describe the structure of the gastrointestinal tract wall

A: The gastrointestinal tract of the human body is a hollow tract. This tract comprises of the mouth,…

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: What type of fluid is found in the pancreatic duct? The common bile duct? The hepatopancreatic…

A: The pancreatic duct, also known as the Wirsung duct, is a duct that connects the pancreas to the…

Q: Discuss the Phases of Gastrointestinal Control?

A: Digestion is the break down of food into smaller simpler substance so that it can be absorbed,…

Q: Where does most digestion in the small intestine take place?

A: Digestion is a process of break down of ingested food physically(by teeth,muscles of stomach ) and…

Q: What are the consequences of the failure to digest lactose in the small intestine?

A: The inability to digest lactose in the small intestine, more commonly known as lactose intolerance,…

Q: Explain the importance of gut microbes for intestinal health ?

A: The human gastrointestinal tract is home to a complex and diverse ecosystem of microbes that play an…

Q: Along the alimentary canal, where are places chemical digestion occurs and long the alimentary…

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

Q: describe stimuli and controls of digestive activity

A: Digestion is the process of breaking down of complex food components into simper water-soluble…

Q: describe the gross and microscopic anatomy of the liver,gallbladder, bile duct system, and pancreas

A: Note: Please upload other organs question separately.  Answer: 1) Liver Introduction: The liver is…

Q: In which organs will mechanical digestion and chemical digestion occur? Where does absorption take…

A: The two methods which our body uses to breakdown food materials are called mechanical digestion and…

Q: How are fats absorbed from the small intestine?

A: In small intestine the food matters are converted into simpler absorbable forms and are absorbed…

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: Explain how psychological, chemical, and bacterial influences affect digestion and absorption.…

A: Digestion is the process of splitting of large food particles into small food particles that can be…

Q: What are some symptoms of Constipation and Diarrhea?

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

Q: Name the four best-understood gastrointestinal hormones and state their major functions?

A: Digestion is the process where food breakdown into small particles and is absorbed by the cells of…

Q: Explain into details how swallowing is regulated?

A: Swallowing is also called deglutition. It is the physical process that is involved in moving…

Q: What type of fiber lower the transit time of food in the colon?

A: Introduction Transit time is a measure of how long the food takes to travel from the mouth through…

Q: What is the physiology of the liver?

A: The liver is a vertebrate organ which detoxifies various metabolites, synthesizes proteins and…

Q: Introdacton about irritablr bowel syndrome?

A: The treatment and management options for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) are: Diet and lifestyle…

Q: What are the steps of digestion and absorption of fats, carbs and proteins?

A: Digestion is a process of breaking down complex food substances into simpler forms to enable better…

Q: mon digestive system condition you may encounter in the medical office?.

A: Digestive diseases: The main role of the digestive system to digest food. The digestion process is…