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What organ would have the smallest impact on digestion absorption and elimination if removed?
turtles
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What are the structure adaptive features which make the small intestine efficient for absorption of digested food?
More than 50% must be removed before there is a significant reduction in capability Duodenum and jejunum can perform each other's roles in digestion and absorption
What happens when root hairs are removed?
Absorption of water is affected.
What abxorbs nutrients and removes wastes?
The small intestine absorbs nutrients through its wall, utilizing specialized cells and villi to increase surface area for absorption. Waste products are removed from the body by the large intestine, through the process of waste compaction and elimination as feces.
How water is removed from plants?
First by soil-absorption, then by evaporation and photosynthesis.
What is the function of the large intestent?
The large intestine reabsorbs much of the water and any nutrients that would have been removed as waste.
What organ has no function in relation to digestion but when it comes inflamed it has to be removed by operation?
Appendix
What is are produced as a result of the mechanical digestion of a piece of meat?
After a persons stomach was surgically removed the chemical digestion of ingested protein would probably begin in the
Do humans have a cecum?
Yes, humans have a cecum, which is a pouch-like structure located at the beginning of the large intestine. It plays a role in the digestion of plant-based foods and the absorption of certain nutrients.
What other location other than the mouth is responsible for majority of mechanical digestion?
The intestines do most of the digestion: if too much of the intestines are removed the person dies.
What is subtotal gastrectomy?
Subtotal gastrectomy is a surgical procedure that involves the removal of a significant portion of the stomach, typically to treat conditions such as stomach cancer, ulcers, or severe obesity. The remaining stomach is then reconnected to the small intestine to allow for digestion. This surgery can lead to changes in digestion and nutrient absorption, requiring patients to adjust their eating habits postoperatively. It is considered a more conservative approach than a total gastrectomy, where the entire stomach is removed.
How would removal of 95 percent of the stomach to treat severe ulcers or cancer affect the digestion and absorption of food?
The stomach stores food and released small amounts regularly into the intestines for digestion. If the stomach was removed the patient must eat small amounts of food regularly. If they ate a normal sized meal it passes into the intestine and due to osmosis, a great deal of water moves into the intestines - 'dumping syndrome' which can cause nausea, diarrhoea, bloating, cramps, fatigue and dizziness. It would also affect blood sugar and could cause hypoglycaemia. So removal of the stomach makes digestion and absorption much more difficult.The stomach lining cells also produce Intrinsic factor which is needed for the absorption of vitamin K. Therefore the patient may become deficient in vitamin K.The job of the stomach is to break down proteins, mix and begin digestion. It is not involved in the absorption of food. If a person has a small stomach, they will loose weight but the stomach can stretch and enlarge.
Why is it preferred to use deionized water in an absorption column?
Deionized water is preferred in an absorption column because it has had ions removed, reducing the risk of scale formation and minimizing interference with the absorption process. This leads to more efficient operation and better performance of the column.
