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Why are some medicines generic coated?
Enteric refers to the intestines. The stomach lining is sensitive to certain medicinal compounds. In order to get the medicine through the stomach and into another area, the enteric coating is added to prevent absorption through the stomach lining, and allow absorption to occur latere, in the small intestine.
What important functions are performed by the large intestine?
Some important functions of the large intestine is absorption of water and electrolytes, this helps dry out the fecal matter and prevent diarrhea. It also absorbs vitamins such as Vitamin K, B12, thiamine and riboflavin.
Does the pyloric valve close when liguids are in the stomach?
Yes, the pyloric valve closes to prevent the further passage of liquids from the stomach into the small intestine. This allows the stomach to mix and break down the liquids before releasing them in controlled amounts into the small intestine for digestion and absorption.
Prevents food from moving back into the small intesine once it has entered the large intestine?
The ileocecal valve is a sphincter located between the small intestine and the large intestine that helps prevent food from moving back into the small intestine once it has entered the large intestine. Its role is to regulate the flow of materials between the two sections of the digestive system to ensure proper digestion and absorption of nutrients.
Do hot spices prevent the absorption of bacteria from food?
No, hot spices will not prevent absorption of bacteria from food, nor will it prevent bacteria from growing on the food.
What is the function of the ileocecal valve?
The Cecum is the very first part of the Large Intestin (or Colon) into which the small intestine pushes its contents. It is in the lower right quadrant of the abdomen and the part the Appendix comes from. The Illeum is the final part of the small intestine where much of the absorption occurs. To move the food along its smooth muscle wall can conduct Peristalsis. This pushes the food into the cecum slightly above the base. When the colon conducts its own peristalsis the food is pushed up the ascending colon and past the entrance of illeum. The Ileocecal valve is between the illeum and the cecum to prevent the food that is pushed past entrance from going backwards into the illeum again instead of continuing around the tract.
Having food in your stomach keeps alcohol from being absorbed?
Having food in your stomach can slow down the absorption of alcohol into your bloodstream, as it takes longer for the alcohol to reach your small intestine where most absorption occurs. However, it does not prevent alcohol absorption entirely and having food in your stomach does not guarantee you will not get intoxicated. Drinking in moderation is the best way to stay safe when consuming alcohol.
How does diarrhea form?
Diarrhea can usually be created in a few ways. The first way occurs when food contents move too quickly through the intestines. The contents do not have enough time to dry up in the large intestine before being excreted, and when the contents are finally excreted they are watery. The second way occurs when a lot of water is pulled into the large intestine. Some sugars can cause this effect, and when they do the resulting feces is watery.
Eating before and while drinking a accelerates the peak blood alcohol concentration b lowers peak blood alcohol concentration c transfers absorption of alcohol to the small intestine d prevent?
Eating before and while drinking will slow down the absorption of alcohol, so it will lower the peak blood alcohol concentration.
Is the intestine acidic or basic?
The intestine is slightly basic (alkaline). This is important for maintaining the appropriate pH environment to support the function of enzymes and to prevent damage to the lining of the intestine.
What is the role of osmosis in the large intestine?
In the large intestine, osmosis helps to regulate the absorption of water from the undigested food material as it passes through. The movement of water across the intestinal wall through osmosis ensures that the body retains the necessary amount of water while expelling waste as stool. This process helps maintain proper hydration and prevent dehydration.
Does the nutrient fiber prevent constipation and keep the intestine working?
yes
