DIGESTIVE SYSTEM Flashcards
1
Q
- normal fecal output
A
100-200 g/24 hrs
2
Q
- fluid intake (gastric, liver, pancreatic, and intestinal secretion)
A
9000 mL
3
Q
- capacity of large intestine to store fluids
A
3000 mL
4
Q
- reaches the large intestine
A
500 to 1500 mL
5
Q
- capacity of the large intestine
A
3000 mL
6
Q
- found in stool
A
150 mL
7
Q
- diarrhea (watery)
A
> 1500 mL
8
Q
- constipation (small and hard)
A
< 500 mL
9
Q
- fermentation by bacteria (produces gas called FLATUS)
A
400-700 mL/day
10
Q
- major reabsorption site
A
small intestine
11
Q
- metabolizes substances
A
enzymes
12
Q
- inability to absorb
A
malabsorption
13
Q
specimen collection
A
- paper or toilet bowl
- pea-size
- middle portion
- container (dry and clea; not sterile)
- glass or plastic
- qualitative fecal fat (timed specimen for 3 days)
14
Q
Clinical Significance of Fecal Analysis
A
Early detection of GIT bleeding
Liver and biliary duct disorders
Maldigestion and malabsorption syndromes
Inflammation
Causes of diarrhea and steatorrhea
15
Q
Food and drink
A
2000 mL
