Why is it that diarrhea is potentially life threatening but constipation is not?

Q: Fill in the blank:  _______________________ is the main secretion of the esophagus.

A: The esophagus is a muscular tube and is present behind the trachea. It is collapsible.

Q: Give a schematic diagram of how we can nonpharmacologically manage the Gastric Ulcers ? Please…

A: A peptic ulcer formed in the stomach lining is known as a gastric ulcer. Gastric ulcers are caused…

Q: Name at least 3 bile pigments found in urine and their corresponding colors.

A: Bile pigments are biological pigments which are formed as metabolic product of certain porphyrins in…

Q: What causes  inflammatory bowel disease?

A: Inflammatory bowel disease is an inflammation of the digestive track and includes two types of IBD…

Q: What is dysbiosis? How might this condition lead toinflammatory bowel disease?

A: A disease is a state of unhealthiness of the physical body, mind and social interaction. A disease…

Q: What effect would there be on the body if intestinal peristaltic waves were stopped either by…

A: Involuntary movements of the circular and longitudinal muscles, majorly in the digestive tract, that…

Q: Some agents that cause diarrhea increase peristalsis of the intestine. Explain how medications that…

A: Peristalsis is the wave-like movement to conduct the movement of food through the digestive system.…

Q: Diarrhea results from: Multiple Choice decreased transit time through the intestines, which does not…

A: Diarrhea is the loose and watery stool caused by the organism virus which infects the bowel leading…

Q: patient with a history of chronic pancreatitis now presents with diarrhea and weight loss. Explain…

A: Pancreatitis is a disease condition that involves the inflammation of the pancreas. Chronic…

Q: What is pancreas? Mention the major secretions of pancreas that arehelpful in digestion.

A: Digestion is a very important mechanism that occurs in organisms. It helps to digest large molecules…

Q: Which treatment is best for a person with persistent diarrhea? drinking a solution of sugar and…

A: Introduction  Our food comprises of basically 3 types of biomolecules viz. Carbohydrates, proteins…

Q: Do cholelithiasis have a genetic organ

A: Cholelithiasis is the presence of stones or calculi in gall bladder , an organ that stores bile. The…

Q: The typical brown color of feces is due to bacterial breakdown of bile

A: Digestive system in human is the system which help in break down of complex food molecules into…

Q: Celiac disease causes inflammation of the small intestine that causes the villi to atrophy, so that…

A: Celiac disease is a autoimmune disorder and caused by a reaction of Gluten , a group of protein…

Q: What Cause of the disease hepatitis B? What are the symptoms and the methods for diagnosis hepatitis…

A: KEY WORDS :- Hepatitis - IT IS THE INFLAMMATION OF LIVER.

Q: Why is tannic acid used for diarrhea

A: In many intestinal diseases the intestinal epithelial barrier  gets disrupted and resultant…

Q: Why doesn’t the high concentration of H1 in the stomach lumen destroy the lining of the stomach…

A: The Stomach has digestive juices and HCl in the lumen of the stomach. The Hydrochloric acid  helps…

Q: A patient with peritonitis has an inflammation of which of the following the mucosa of the stomach…

A: Peritonitis is the inflammation of the innermost layer of the stomach which is known as the…

Q: what is  gastritis the cause, diagnosis and treatment

A: Gastritis: It is an aggravation, bothering, or disintegration of the coating of the stomach. It can…

Q: The special type of ulcer which is often called a bedsore is properly called a ___ ulcer.

A: INTRODUCTION Decubitus ulcer This skin ulcer is due to injuries to the skin and underlying tissues…

Q: describe how the  bacteria ,mycobacterium ulcerans must be present in a person suffering from buruli…

A: The Buruli ulcer (BU) is a necrotizing and debilitating cutaneous infection which is caused by…

Q: Why do most mammals, other than primates,not suffer from gout?

A: The majority of the mammals, other than primates, not suffer from gout because in mammals, uric acid…

Q: Suppose a patient was admitted at the hospital with severe acute diarrhea. If the patient is not…

A: A person is said to have diarrhea if he/she passes frequent watery stools. Diarrhea can be caused…

Q: Define the meaning of the term ‘peptic ulcer disease? Discuss some of the risk factors that make…

A: Peptic ulcer disease :-  Peptic ulcers are sores or blisters which are formed in the internal lining…

Q: Why may a person get diarrhea if he/she eats cold food?

A: Diarrhea is the condition when a person experiencing loose, watery stools, or a frequent bowel…

Q: Some people who have gallstones experience pain after they eat, with fatty meals causing the…

A: The human digestive system consists of various organs staring from the mouth to the anus that helps…

Q: Give a schematic diagram of how we can nonpharmacologically manage Gastro Esophageal Reflux disease…

A: GERD or Gastro-Esophageal disease is one of the conditions that need to be seriously taken care of…

Q: What symptoms of giardiasis would suggest that yourgastroenteritis was not due to a bacterial…

A: Bacteria are the most important microorganisms to the food processor. Some bacteria are beneficial…

Q: Esophageal varices are due to disease of the ___. lungs heart intestines…

A: Liver disease

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: What agent is the number one cause ofgastrointestinal illness? What is the causative agentof vCJD?…

A: In the developing countries, intense viral gastroenteritis is withering and a main source of death…

Q: Why does the alimentary canal allow for more specialized processing of food than gastrovascular…

A: Digestion is the breakdown of large insoluble food molecules into small water-soluble food molecules…

Q: Which of the following is the most sensitive diagnostic biomarker for acute pancreatitis? Question…

A: Acute pancreatitis is the inflammation of pancreas. It involves symptoms like abdominal pain,…

Q: People who suffer from colitis often find that their symptoms improve if they increase the amount of…

A: There are various types of nutrients present obtained from food. Different types of nutrients…

Q: In which part of alimentary canal does absorption of water, simple sugarsand alcohol takes place?

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

Q: Foods high in purines can trigger a gout attack.Provide several examples of these foods andexplain…

A: Gout is a kind of arthritis that causes pain in the joints. The joints become red and tender. This…

Q: why does the human body get stomach ulcers?

A: Stomach is a part of the alimentary canal where large amount of food under goes digestion. It…

Q: _______ is a disease associated with discomfort and irregularity in the motility of the large…

A: The gastrointestinal diseases refer to the diseases involving the gastrointestinal tract, namely the…

Q: why is there a need for sphincters in the stomach? what will happen otherwise?

A: Sphincters are bands of smooth muscle that separate sections of the digestive tract throughout the…

Q: Explain the different types of pancreatic enzymes, what cells they come from and what products they…

A: The Pancreas is an organ that is situated behind the stomach and it is responsible for secreting…

Q: what are hospital acquired pressure ulcers? how do they happen ? why do they happen?

A: Most people believe that hospitals are the safest places for sick people to be. Access to skilled…

Q: Two men have observed blood in their stool. One states that the blood is bright red. The other…

A: Qno1:- the difference in colour of blood in the stool depends upon the site of bleed in the…

Q: Inflammation of the digestive tract is common to most irritable bowel diseases including Crohn’s…

A: The gastrointestinal tract consists of a series of hollow organs such as the mouth, esophagus,…

Q: What would happen to a person whose body did not produce bile ?

A: Bile is the fluid which is synthesized and secreted by liver and stored in the gallbladder.  Main…

Hematology

Hematology is the branch of biology. Hematology is the medical field that deals with the treatment of blood disorders and cancers, such as hemophilia, leukemia, lymphoma, and sickle-cell anemia. Hematologists and hematopathologists are medical professionals who specialize in illnesses of the blood and its components.