(F) L5: GITP: Large Intestine Flashcards
The large intestine starts from the distal ileum to the anus which measures how long?
5 feet
Which among the ileum and large intestine is longer?
Ileum (6 feet long)
Note: The large intestine is only 5 feet long
TOF: Secretion of substances and storage of feces are the important functions of the large intestine
False (reabsorption, not secretion)
If 1L of water is absorbed, how much of it becomes stool and is reabsorbed by the intestines? (2 answers)
200mL becomes stool while 800mL is reabsorbed
TOF: Sodium, chloride, and some fat-soluble vitamins are reabsorbed
False (WATER-soluble)
Mechanism of Undigested Food
Unidgested food is acted upon by what microorganisms?
Bacteria
Mechanism of Undigested Food
Carbohydrates become what?
Gasses
Mechanism of Undigested Food
Proteins will become what?
Amino acids
Mechanism of Undigested Food
Amino acids will become what? (3)
- Indole
- Skatole
- H2S
Mechanism of Undigested Food
This end product of amino acid breakdown is responsible for the odor of stool
Skatole
Mechanism of Undigested Food
Bilirubin becomes this substance which is responsible for the color of stool
Stercobilin
Intestinal Diseases
- A deficiency of lactase leading to the accumulation of lactose
- Manifests with bloating and diarrhea
Lactose Intolerance
Intestinal Diseases
- Aka Tropical Sprue
- Associated with cereals which triggers auto antibodies thereby producing disease in the SI
- Has a tropical and non-tropical type
Celiac Disease
Intestinal Diseases
Caused by Treponema whipplei
Whipple’s Disease
Intestinal Diseases
Inflammation of the SI
Crohn’s Disease
Intestinal Diseases
Intestinal cancer
Primary Intestinal Lymphoma
Intestinal Diseases
Loss of oxygen in the intestine
Ischemia
Intestinal Diseases
Is caused by microorganisms
Amyloidosis
Intestinal Diseases
Caused by parasites (especially Giardia), viruses, and the like
Infection
Intestinal Diseases
Caused by microoganisms:
A. Whipple’s Disease
B. Amyloidosis
C. Infection
D. All of the above
E. None of the above
D. All of the above
- Whipple - Treponema whipplei
- Amyloidosis - microorganisms
- Infection - parasites and viruses
Intestinal Diseases
Caused by ingestion of certain foods:
A. Celiac Disease
B. Lactose Intolerance
C. Both
D. Neither
C. Both
- Celiac for cereal
- Lactose intolerance for dairy