How would removal of 95% of the stomach (subtotal gastrec-tomy) to treat severe ulcers or cancer affect digestion andabsorption? How would the patients have to alter eating hab-its? Why? Do you think that people should have this type ofsurgery to treat life-threatening obesity?

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Q: Trace the steps in fat digestion, absorption, and transport. What does HDL do?

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Q: Why gastric bypass surgery can treat obesity?

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Q: Which dessert is less likely to irritate an ulcer, key lime pie or meringue (made of egg whites)?

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Q: Can you eloborate on the role of prostaglandins and GI mucousal protection?

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Q: Why is stress always a factor in gastrointestinal-related diseases?

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