Immune Functions of GI Tract

Question 1

GALT: __________

Answer 1

gut associated lymphatic tissue

Question 2

where is GALT concentrated

Answer 2

around the jejunum and ileum

Question 3

diarrhea:

1. _______ diarrhea is caused by bacterial toxins
2. ______ diarrhea is caused by disrupted concentration gradients of colonocytes

Answer 3

1. secretory diarrhea

2. osmotic diarrhea

Question 4

vomiting:
reverse _______ from both duodenum and stomach
stimulated by the _______
excessive vomiting may result in metabolic ____-osis

Answer 4

vomiting:
reverse PERASTALSIS from both duodenum and stomach
stimulated by the MEDULLA
excessive vomiting may result in metabolic ALKAL-osis