How could surgical resection of the ileum impact liver function?

What the function of the appendix?

How could surgical resection of the ileum impact liver function? Consider the intricate interplay between the small intestine and liver in nutrient absorption, bile acid metabolism, and liver function. What are two potential interventions to alleviate the impacts listed above?

1) Why does the procedure (Gastric-bypass) result in weight loss? a) The patient "feels full" much more quickly - it is actually uncomfortable to eat too much. b) Some of the absorptive area of the small intestine is bypassed, so fewer calories are absorbed c) The reconnection of ducts from the pancreas and the bile duct allows for secretion of some digestive enzymes that are necessary for complete breakdown of food d) The procedure decreases the peristaltic capability of the lower intestine e) All of the above are true f) Choices a and b are correct

Name examples of each of these functions of the liver:  1) endocrine   2) hematologic 3) deactivation of a medication

Pernicious anemia is an autoimmune disease that leads to the destruction of parietal cells. How does the loss of these cells lead to ECL (enterochromafin-like) cells hyperplasia? Describe the likely steps in this pathophysiological process.

A nurse asks, "What is the difference between alcoholic hepatitis and alcoholic cirrhosis?"

A patient is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of acute pancreatitis. Which symptom is most indicative of this condition? a) Jaundice b) Abdominal distention c) Epigastric pain radiating to the back d) Clay-colored stools

A doctor needs to tell her patient that gallbladder surgery is necessary. How could she communicate this information? A) your gallbladder condition requires surgery B) your condition indicates a laparoscopic cholecystectomy C) I’m no fan of surgery, but sometimes it’s necessary D) do you understand the purpose of the gallbladder

A patient presents to the emergency department with a suspected abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). The nurse assesses the patient for which classic manifestation of AAA? a) Pulsatile abdominal mass b) Hematuria and flank pain c) Absence of bowel sounds d) Hypoactive deep tendon reflexes