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What is the primary purpose of fecal analysis?
What is the primary purpose of fecal analysis?
- Detection of pathogenic bacteria, parasites, and virus
- Analysis of electrolytes and water content
- Identification of daily stool weight and frequency
- Early detection of GI bleeding, liver and biliary duct disorders, maldigestion/malabsorption syndrome, pancreatic diseases, inflammation, and causes of diarrhea and steatorrhea (correct)
What is the primary site for the final breakdown and reabsorption of ingested proteins, carbohydrates, and fats?
What is the primary site for the final breakdown and reabsorption of ingested proteins, carbohydrates, and fats?
- Small intestine (correct)
- Stomach
- Esophagus
- Colon
What is the mechanism of diarrhea characterized by increased secretion of water and poor absorption that exerts osmotic pressure across the intestinal mucosa?
What is the mechanism of diarrhea characterized by increased secretion of water and poor absorption that exerts osmotic pressure across the intestinal mucosa?
- Osmotic
- Inflammatory
- Hypermotility
- Secretory (correct)
What is the capacity of the large intestine for absorbing water?
What is the capacity of the large intestine for absorbing water?
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What is the cause of hypermotility mechanism of diarrhea?
What is the cause of hypermotility mechanism of diarrhea?
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