13 Questions
What is the cause of osmotic diarrhea?
Active solutes pulling water into the bowel
Which condition is an example of increased motility that becomes pathologic?
Irritable bowel
What is a characteristic of exudative diarrhea?
Excessive mucus and blood in the gut
Which factor leads to diarrhea by increasing secretion of chloride and water into the intestine?
Toxins like Vibrio cholerae
What is the role of C. difficile (CDAD) in causing diarrhea?
Leading to gut inflammation
What is the function of gastrin in relation to intestinal motility?
It increases intestinal motility
How does physical activity affect intestinal motility?
It increases intestinal motility
What impact does excessive fluid overload have on intestinal motility?
It increases intestinal motility
How does diarrhea affect the absorption of water and nutrients?
It decreases the absorption of water and nutrients
What is the impact of increased motility on the small intestine?
It leads to less time for fluid absorption
What can stimulate the secretion of cholecystokinin in the jejunum?
Fat in chyme
Which of the following can lead to a pathologic decrease in intestinal motility?
Narcotics
What is a consequence of a significant decrease in intestinal motility?
Constipation
Test your knowledge about the factors that influence intestinal motility, including the stimulation of the parasympathetic nervous system, stretch receptors response to food intake, and the effects of gastrin and caffeine. Explore how these factors contribute to the movement and digestion of food in the intestine.
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