Duodenum

This opening allows chyme to enter into the small intestine. The small intestine is composed of 3 parts: duodenum, jejunum and ileum. The duodenum is the only part of the small intestine that continues to break down food with the release of bile. While the stomach releases hydrochloric acid and creates an acidic environment with a low pH, the duodenum is slightly basic with a higher pH. Bile, which is produced in the liver and stored in large quantities in the gall bladder, is…

needed for the digestion of fats in food. Made by the liver bile flows into the larger hepatic ducts and goes into the gallbladder where it is stored and can be used by the body later • Your pancreas is one of the organs that secretes enzymes into the duodenum. The enzymes found in pancreatic juice break down all of the major nutrients, including carbohydrates, proteins and fats. However, the pancreas needs a little help from the liver and gallbladder when it comes to breaking down fats Liver:…

into two parts. The smaller upper part is separate and reattached directly to the duodenum better known as the start of the small intestine. There are many ways that are currently employed to perform this procedure. The procedure that produces the consistent weight loss is explained here as well as its resulting effects. The Procedures Surgeons use the upper portion of the stomach and connect it directly to duodenum. This bypass is often made using grafting techniques. Laparoscopy or the…

procedures done today to help improve the lives of people. One of those surgical procedures is a cholangiography. The cholangiography procedure was first performed in 1932, with the intention to demonstrate the biliary duct system, drainage into the duodenum, and any remaining stones in the biliary ducts (Bontrager & Lampignano, 2014). There are different types of cholangiography's including percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography (PTC), intraoperative cholangiography, magnetic resonance…

What Is Bariatric Surgery? Bariatric surgery is also known as weight loss surgery. It not only helps a person lose weight, but it can also reduce the risk of serious medical complications. Bariatric surgery can work in two ways, restriction and malabsorption. Restriction involves surgically reducing the size of the stomach so that it holds less food. Malabsorption involves bypassing, or shortening, the small intestine so that the amount of nutrients and calories absorbed by the body is reduced.…

The mouth which is also called the oral cavity is associated with the accessory organs such as teeth, salivary glands, and tongue. The mouth is where digestion starts. Our teeth are used to chew food into really small pieces and our saliva contains enzymes that begins the process of digestion. Our tongue occupies the floor of the mouth and mixes food with saliva to form bolus which is a compact mass that forms food into a lump that helps initiates swallowing. The mouth begins the process of…

compression is caused when the angle between the two arteries is very low usually 6° to 15° or 2 to 8 mm. The normal angle between these two arteries is between 25° to 60° or 10 to 28 mm. The arteries compress either the second or third portion of the duodenum. The Superior Mesenteric Artery’s main purpose is to provide blood to many areas of the body including the small intestine, cecum, and colon. Von Rokitansky in 1861 was the first person to describe…

leading to the duodenum as well as the small intestine containing intestinal juice. The intestinal juice consists of bile, bicarbonate, and digestive enzymes. Pancreatic juice is an example of digestive enzymes that helps digests fats, carbohydrates, and proteins. The bicarbonate is used and a buffer to neutralize the acidic chyme as it enters the small intestines. Bile is secreted by the liver which and it is stored in the gallbladder. The gallbladder sends the bile to the duodenum which helps…

disease name we first look at the word peptic. Peptic meaning “a description relating to digestion in the upper digestive system (the stomach and small intestine)”(AGA). The next word is ulcer meaning “a sore or wound in the lining of the stomach or duodenum”(AGA). When placed together both words can be defined as “peptic ulcer- a open sore or raw area in the lining of the stomach or intestine”(MedlinePlus). In the digestive system _________. It is important for this mucosa to…

Have you ever sat and wondered what happens to your food as you are swallowing it? Have you thought about where it goes, or what is going on inside your body as you digest? The term is called digestion. Digestion is the breakdown of food we eat, and turn the food into small, tiny, components that is absorbed through our bloodstream. When digestion your food it goes through two breakdowns; Mechanical, and Chemical digestion. But what happens once the food enters your bloodstream, and breakdown…