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What is the function of pyloric region?
The pyloris controls the rate of emptying of the stomach.
How does smoking affect the gall bladder?
It affects the emptying time of bile from the gallbladder (becoming slower). In may affect digestion
What happens once gallstones are formed?
As the bile crystals aggregate to form stones, they move about, eventually occluding the outlet and preventing the gallbladder from emptying. This blockage results in irritation, inflammation, and sometimes infection (cholecystitis) of the gallbladder.
What substance controls the release of bile into the small intestine?
Cholecystokinin. It targets the gallbladder causing it to release bile into the small intestines.
What characteristics does an abnormal gallbladder nuclear medicine scan have?
A normal scan shows a gallbladder without gallstones. There will be no evidence of growths or tumors, and no signs of infection or swelling. The normal gallbladder fills with bile and secretes it through the bile duct without blockages.
Why can someone live a normal life if their gallbladder gets removed?
No the gull bladder is similar to the brain only it controls the lower body
Is there an artificial gallbladder?
There is no artificial gallbladder that can act as a replacement for the human gallbladder.
What spot is your gallbladder in?
were is your gallbladder in your body
What muscle assists in emptying the male urethra?
The assists in emptying the male urethra
What is attached to the gallbladder?
The gallbladder is attached to the bile duct by a small tube called the cystic duct
What disease or condition is defined by gastric emptying scan?
A gastric emptying scan (GES) is an x-ray exam using special radioactive material that allows physicians to identify abnormalities related to emptying of the stomach.
What can cause pain in the gallbladder?
Gallstones cause pain and blockage in the gallbladder. More rarely, a person can get cancer of the gallbladder, but this is very rare.
