Water And Electrolytes In The Gut

Question 1

What is diarrhoea

Answer 1

An increase in osmotic old that leads to an increase in fluid in faeces

Question 2

3 reasons for increase in osmotic load

Answer 2

1. incomplete digestion and absorption of food.
2. Lack of enzymes/ transporters
3. Damage to mucosal cells

Question 3

How does osmotic load occur

Answer 3

When there is a secretion of excess ions by the gut