Small and Large Intestine Flashcards
1
Q
What is the small intestine doing during fasted state?
A
Migrating Motility Complex
- slow wave of muscle contraction moving contents to the large intestine
1
Q
What is first pass metabolism?
A
- metabolism of drugs before they enter the bloodstream
- leads to a reduction in the concentration and/or bioavailiblity of the drug
2
Q
What is the main role of the large intestine?
A
- completes absorption (usually water)
- highly populated by bacteria
3
Q
Types of motility in the large intestine
A
- Gastroileal reflex
- Haustral churning - mixing of large intestine contents from one haustra to the next
- peristalsis
