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Function of gastrointestinal tracts?
function of gastrointestinal?
Is the esophagus a part of the gastrointestinal tract?
The liver provides a very important function for the gastrointestinal tract as it breaks detoxifies chemicals and metabolizes drugs to be used by the body. It also creates proteins for use in other parts of the body.
Mallory-Weiss syndrome is responsible for what percentage of all upper gastrointestinal bleeding?
Mallory-Weiss syndrome causes about 5% of all upper gastrointestinal bleeding.
Why do people experience gastrointestinal distress?
Exceeding the upper limits of vitamin C can lead to extreme gastrointestinal distress!
How long is the upper gastrointestinal tract?
Approximately 33 feet
What is an upper GI used for?
It is used to help diagnose disorders and diseases of, or related to, the upper gastrointestinal tract
What condition of the upper gastrointestinal UGI tract can result in laryngitis?
the boo boo
What is the test to detect abnormalities of the esophagus?
An upper gastrointestinal endoscopy (upper GI) is one test to detect abnormalities of the esophagus.
What has the author Stephen Edmund Patchett written?
Stephen Edmund Patchett has written: 'Haemostasis and fibrinolysis in the upper gastrointestinal tract and its relationship to gastrointestinal haemorrhage'
What is the function of the submucosal glands?
To support the mucosal lining of the gastrointestinal tract.
What is an upper GI exam?
a fluoroscopic examination (a type of x-ray imaging) of the upper gastrointestinal tract, including the esophagus, stomach, and upper small intestine (duodenum).
What is the function of an Oligosaccharides?
bifidus Factorencourage a good gastrointestinal conditionpreventing obesity and caries
