Small intestine

Understanding Hernias Sam You Institute of Technology April 4, 2017 When a person hears the word, “hernia”, it is very likely that the only knowledge that person has about hernia is that it is a protrusion of an organ through the abdominal area of the body. What people do not realize is that hernias can be more than just a physical abnormality; it can also be very harmful. Some hernia may lead to other severe medical complications that will possibly require the treatment of surgery. There…

tissues of the lower part of the gastrointestinal system. It typically starts in the inner lining of the large intestine as an uncontrolled growth of tissue called polyps. Together they are referred to as Colorectal Cancer. Colon cancer or bowl cancer originates in the terminal part of the large intestine whereas rectal cancer originates in the rectum which is the last portion of the large intestine to the anus. They are more alike than they are different when it comes to the risk factors of…

pig. When we opened the pig and take the small and large intestine, the appendix, the pancreas, the liver, the stomach and the kidney, we find the fetal pig ovaries that way we find out that it was a female fetal pig, then we take out the heart, lung after that we take out the eyes, the tongue and the brain. The small intestine is the part of the intestine where 90% of the digestion and absolves of food occurs. The major function of the large intestine is to absolve water from the remaining…

Having been provided such a small specimen, the incision made was very delicate and shallow, so as to make sure to not damage any of the smaller objective specimens within the pig. Due to that fact that the major organs that were to be explored were majorically ventral, the placement…

juvenile and has had a long history of abdominal problems to include gastro paresis, small intestine bacterial overgrowth, colonic inertia, rapid dumping syndrome and gastroenterology vagal response. Also included in the client’s…

The experience with Irritable bowel syndrome has its ups and downs. It can damage the internal organs if you do not eat right and use the bathroom regularly. The intestine is the main source in causes of Irritable bowel syndrome. Psychology training your body can help prevent it from getting worse, even if the doctor prescribes you medication. My experience with Irritable bowel syndrome is very hard and has been very difficult to manage. When I was younger, I experienced having a lot of…

The gastrointestinal tract is about 30 feet (9m) long from the mouth to the anus. It is comprises of four layers; mucosa, submucosa, muscle and serosa. It also includes the mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, rectum, and anus. The associated organs are the liver, pancreas, and gallbladder. In addition, the GI tract is activated by parasympathetic (excitatory) and sympathetic (inhibitory) nervous system. Peristalsis (muscle contraction that moves food from esophagus to…

known as colorectal cancer, is a form of cancer that affects the large intestine and rectum. The cancer cells do not die when signaled to do so. Instead, they grow unmonitored. The cancer will grow into more tissue and organs and develop more new cancer cells. In Stage I colon cancer only affects either the colon or the rectum. The cancer cells are found in the epithelial and lamina propria layers, the top layers of the large intestine and rectum. In Stage II, the tumor grows into the muscularis…

evaluate the health of the large intestine, otherwise known as the colon. How do you know if you really need one? Colon Function 101 The primary purpose of the large intestine (colon) is to absorb water and facilitate regulation of defecation. The large intestine, with a diameter of approximately 7 cm (approx. 2.75 inches) and a length of approximately 1.5 m (approx. 59 inches), is also responsible for the absorption of metabolites formed by natural bacteria in the intestine. Thousands of…

When I look at the food that I consumed for Friday night, I have realized that my diet contains few vegetables and fruits. Furthermore, I did not take any dairy food. When I went to Choose My Plate website, I entered my age: 21, height: 156 cm, weight: 48 kg, and exercise 40-60 minutes a day. According to this website, it suggests that I intake 2000 calories per day. My dairy food plan recommends that I have 6 ounces of grains, 2.5 cups of vegetables, 2 cups of fruits, 3 cups of dairy, and 5.5…