Explain how chronic reflux of gastric contents into theesophagus may cause hiatal hernia.

Q: Identify variables that influence bowel elimination.

A: Digestion is the process which involves the breakdown of food into smaller particles such that it…

Q: Discuss Pathophysiology of the Digestive System?

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

Q: Differentiate the causes and significant signs of mechanicalobstruction from those of paralytic…

A: Digestion is process which involves the breakdown of food into smaller particles such that it can be…

Q: Describe the common causes of intestinal obstruction.

A: Intestinal obstruction is a condition in which the passage of food or liquid is continuously blocked…

Q: Differentiate cholelithiasis from choledocholithiasis.

A: Gallbladder is a pear shaped organ and connects liver through bile duct.  Functions of gallbladder…

Q: Compare acute and chronic pancreatitis.

A: Acute pancreatitis could be a explosive and short bout of inflammation. Chronic pancreatitis is in…

Q: Chart or diagram about Cirrhosis For Adolescents.

A: Liver cirrhosis is a condition that leads to scarring or fibrosis of the liver mainly caused by…

Q: what is the pathophysiology of inflammatory bowel disease

A: Inflammatory bowel disease means chronic inflammation of all parts of the digestive system.…

Q: List the common early signs of colorectal cancer,relating each to a particular site.

A: Colorectal cancer, as the name suggests, is a cancer in the colon or rectum area, that is located at…

Q: Define lissencephaly

A: The brain has four main structures; the Cerebrum, Cerebellum, Limbic System, and the Brain Stem. The…

Q: Discuss how a disorder of the large intestine can affecthomeostasis overall. Give a few examples.

A: The cells are the primary unit of life. An organism may be unicellular or multicellular. The…

Q: a. Define cholecystitis.b. List factors that predispose to cholelithiasis.c. Trace a gallstone on…

A: The gastrointestinal system plays an important role in the digestion of foods in that it secretes…

Q: Differentiate cleft lip from cleft palate.

A: Cleft lip and cleft palate rare birth defects. Unilateral or bilateral opening in the upper lip…

Q: Describe several possible pathologic conditions involvingthe digestive tract in older people.

A: Nursing is the profession of healthcare that delivers care to the patient in order to cure them and…

Q: Explain the terms; ileostomy and

A: Third and final part of the small intestine is the ileum. It measures 3 meters and ends at the…

Q: Identify the most important features of mumps, gastritis, and gastric ulcers.

A: Mumps is caused by a virus belonging to the genus Rubulavirus. It is an enveloped ssRNA (single…

Q: Explain why the prognosis for gastric cancer is poor.

A: Gastric cancer        Formation of cancerous cells in the lining of the stomach. It can depend on…

Q: Explain the various liver functions.

A: Answer: Introduction: The liver is present in the higher portion of right-hand side of the abdominal…

Q: Relate the stages of diphtherial disease to infection andmetabolism of its infectious agent.

A: Corynebacterium diphtheriae causes an acute, communicable disease known as diphtheria. The bacterium…

Q: Explain why hiatal hernia is aggravated by:a. intake of a large mealb. lying down after a meal

A: The diaphragm refers to the muscle that separates the two areas. The opening in the diaphragm is…

Q: Explain why fatty stools result from the absence of bile or pancreatic juice.

A: The pancreas and bile duct (biliary) systems work together to help the digestive system work…

Q: describe the etiology and pathophysiology of  in relation to peptic ulcer Gastric Ulcers Duodenal…

A: The cause of the disease is studied under etiology. Pathophysiology describes the abnormal…

Q: Explain three factors that predispose to peptic ulcerformation.

A: The disease of the gastroduodenal ulcer (PUD) is a rupture of the internal mucous membrane of the…

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A: The salivary gland is a known example of an exocrine gland that serves the purpose of saliva…

Q: Explain how prehepatic jaundice might develop and theexpected change in serum bilirubin.

A: Jaundice is characterized by the yellowing of the skin, the sclera of the eyes, and the mucus…

Q: Explain how intestinal obstruction results fromvolvulus, paralytic ileus, and tumor

A: Intestine is defined as the long, continuous tube of the gastrointestinal tract where it runs from…

Q: a. Explain the purpose of the enterogastricreflex.b. Describe two results of an excessively…

A: Enterogastric reflex is an extrinsic reflex that is necessary for the normal function of the…

Q: a. Explain several mechanisms by which intestinalinfection can cause diarrhea.b. Explain how fluid…

A: Diarrhea is loose watery stools. It may acute, chronic or persistent. it is causes by, Bacterial…

Q: Explain how hypovolemia develops with intestinalobstruction.

A: When the volume of blood in the body decreases from the normal value then this condition is defined…

Q: Hematemesis and tarry stools are clinical signs of which serious potential complications of…

A: In this question asked about the complications of the cirrhosis of the liver.  Detailed solution in…

Q: Compare Crohn’s disease with ulcerative colitis.

A: Crohn’s disease is an inflammatory bowel disease that causes inflammation in the digestive lining of…

Q: Briefly explain the term bowel diversion  Identify the different types of bowel diversions that are…

A: The bowel is a part of the digestive system, in general terms, it is any part of the small and large…

Q: Describe the development of an acneiform lesion.

A: The outermost covering of the body that makes the largest organ is the skin. It covers the complete…

Q: List the Major disorders of the large intestine and provide a cause for each.

A: In the human body, the motility of the ingested food, its breakdown, absorption, and assimilation is…

Q: a. Describe the three common types of cirrhosisand give one cause of each.b. State the rationale for…

A: Introduction:- chronic disease of the liver marked by degeneration of cells, inflammation, and…

Q: Explain how an H2 antagonist agent affects gastricfunction.

A: H2 receptor antagonist is also called as H2-blockers which is used for the treatment of duodenal…

Q: Explain how each of the following conditions causes anintestinal obstruction: (1) intussusception;…

A: Intestinal obstruction is the blockage (partial or complete) of the bowel. It blocks the food and…

Q: Explain how intestinal obstruction results from volvulus, paralytic ileus, and tumor

A: We know that The intestine is defined as the long, continuous tube of the gastrointestinal tract…

Q: Describe some symptoms of hepatitis A

A: The hepatitis A virus causes an extremely infectious liver ailment known as hepatitis A. The virus…

Q: What factors are associated with cancer of the esophagus?

A: Cancer is a life-threatening disease in which cells divide abnormal and grow uncontrollably. These…

Q: Differentiate diarrhea from constipation.

A: A disease is a condition in which the body stops functioning properly. The cells in the body…

Q: Explain the changes in arterial blood gases to be expectedin the early stage of vomiting and with…

A: Arterial blood gas analysis allows direct measurement of the quantity of carbon dioxide and oxygen…

Q: Explain how each of the following entities causesdysphagia: achalasia, cancer of the esophagus,…

A: *Achalasia Achalasia is a motility issue (disorder) caused by the inability of the lower oesophagal…