Digestion and Absorption Flashcards
1
Q
Probiotics
A
consumption of beneficial bacteria in foods or supplements which improves the ratio of bacteria in colon
2
Q
Prebiotic
A
consumption of foods that promote growth of good (and not bad) bacteria
3
Q
Mechanical Bowel Obstruction
A
a physical obstruction that blocks GI tract
4
Q
Pseudo Bowel Obstruction
A
no physical obstruction, bowels become paralyzed due to a problem with nerves that stimulate muscle contraction
5
Q
Bowel Obstruction Complications
A
blood supply is cut off which can cause intestinal cell death
6
Q
Treatments for Bowel Obstructions
A
Rest the bowels, then slowly reintroduce liquids or start tube feeding at low volume
