Dislipidemias y Órganos Digestivos

Dislipidemias

• Dislipidemias are alterations in normal lipid levels in the blood, including cholesterol and triglycerides.
• Elevated levels of CT, LDL, and TG (Lipoproteins) are greater than p90.
• HDL or Apo A-1 levels are lower than p10.

Types of Lipids

• Triglycerides (TG): A type of neutral fat.
• Phospholipids: Lipids with phosphate groups
• Cholesterol: A crucial component of cell membranes.
• Other lipids: Less important in this discussion.

Digestive Organs and Functions

Stomach

• The stomach is a hollow muscular organ.
• It temporarily stores food.
• It mixes food with enzymes.
• It performs mechanical and chemical digestion.
• It empties partially digested food into the small intestine.

Pancreas

• Located behind the stomach.
• Produces enzymes for digesting sugars, fats, proteins, and starches.
• Releases hormones for regulating blood sugar and stimulating stomach acids.

Liver

• Continuously produces bile.
• Aids in fat digestion and nutrient absorption.
• Processes toxins and removes them from the blood.
• Creates substances for blood clotting.
• Maintains healthy blood sugar levels.

Gallbladder

• Small, pear-shaped organ beneath the liver.
• Stores and concentrates bile produced by the liver.
• Aids in breaking down fats into fatty acids during digestion.

Small Intestine

• Breaks down food and absorbs nutrients.
• Moves intestinal contents along the digestive tract
• Absorbs carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.

Large Intestine

• Follows the small intestine to the anal canal.
• Absorbs water and electrolytes.
• Forms stool.
• Facilitates bacterial fermentation.
• Protects against infections.

Rectum and Anus

• The rectum connects the large intestine to the anus.
• Acts as a reservoir for stool before elimination.
• Muscles, nerves, and mucous membranes facilitate healthy bowel movements.