Chapter 28, Problem 4RE

A.

Summary Introduction

To describe: The physiological mechanisms associated with the occurrence of diarrhea in a person with lactase deficiency.

Introduction: The most common form of disaccharidase deficiency is called lactase deficiency. It occurred from the malabsorbed disaccharide in the colon, which generates the gas and increases the amount of water in the stool.

B.

Summary Introduction

To describe: The physiological mechanisms associated with the occurrence of diarrhea in a person with obstruction of bile flow into the intestine.

Introduction: A bile duct obstruction is also referred to as biliary obstruction, is a condition in which one of the ducts carries bile from the liver to the intestine gets blocked. If this condition is left untreated, this blockage can commence severe complications, including severe inflammation. Bile acids are responsible for the facilitation, digestion, and absorption of dietary lipids.

C.

Summary Introduction

To describe: The physiological mechanisms associated with the occurrence of diarrhea in a person with disruption of the normal intestinal flora due to antibiotic therapy.

Introduction: A partial intestinal obstruction can result in diarrhea, while a complete obstruction can result in disability to pass gas or stool. Intestinal obstruction may further cause severe infection and pain of the abdominal cavity, known as peritonitis.