Irritable bowel syndrome is a functional GI disorder that can be chronic
with reoccurring intestinal symptoms not explained by structural or
biochemical abnormalities. it is said to result from dysregulation of
intestinal motor activity and central neural functions.
, What is cholelithiasis and what are they primarily made of?
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gallstones made from cholestrol
Describe the 2 patterns of contraction in the small intestine:
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Segmentation waves are slow contractions of the circular muscle layer that
push contents forward and backward. Chyme is mixed in and all surface
area is exposed for absorption
Peristaltic contractions are rhythmic contractions that propel chyme from
the small intestine to the large intestine. The peristaltic movement's
contract and relax in one direction
What are the common causes of cirrhosis?
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Common cause of cirrhosis is alcoholism as well as viral hepatitis, toxic
reactions to drugs, biliary obstruction, non alcoholic fatty liver disease.
Metabolic disorders and deposition of minerals
What is diverticulosis and diverticulitis?
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