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A stoma or ostomy is a pink and moist hole in the stomach made under surgical procedure. Stoma has three types which are: the colostomy, ileostomy and the urostomy

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Each stoma is composed of?

Each stoma is composed of two specialized cells called guard cells that control the opening and closing of the pore. This structure allows for gas exchange, such as the intake of carbon dioxide for photosynthesis and the release of oxygen and water vapor.


How long does a patient need stoma bag?

A patient who has undergone a colostomy or ileostomy procedure typically needs a stoma bag for the rest of their life, as the stoma is a permanent opening in the abdomen for waste elimination. It is important for the patient to work closely with their healthcare provider to ensure proper care and management of the stoma and stoma bag.


Why a stoma may be fashioned?

If you mean a surgically created opening to the urinary bladder or to the intestines, or for a tracheostomy, they are open. e.g. A stoma IS always open. A temporary stoma may be made and later closed, but by definition, stoma is an "opening".1. Picture of trach stoma. - This shows a trach stoma cap which protects the stoma.2. Picture of a loop ileostomy. -- Whether the stoma opens to bowel or bladder, the outside of the stoma appears basically the same. If for bladder, a small flexible tube is kept put through the stoma; a see-through "bag" attached to the skin (or upper thigh) collects the urine which the person must dump. The tubing is replaced periodically. If for bowel, a see through pouch is affixed onto the skin, over the stoma, to collect feces. The feces must be 'dumped' also.On any stoma, the area must be cleansed or the tender tissue can break down, bleed, become infected, etc.


What are small opening on the undersides of leaves through which carbon dioxide enters plant?

Stoma (or plural form stomata for a number of stoma)


What are tiny holes in plants leaves called?

Stoma (plural stomata), they are the pores used for gas exchange.

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What is each stoma composed of?

Two guard cells


Each stoma is composed of?

Each stoma is composed of two specialized cells called guard cells that control the opening and closing of the pore. This structure allows for gas exchange, such as the intake of carbon dioxide for photosynthesis and the release of oxygen and water vapor.


In a patient with a colostomy the effluent from the?

Stoma


What is the plural of stoma?

stomas is the prular


What actors and actresses appeared in Apo stoma se stoma - 2003?

The cast of Apo stoma se stoma - 2003 includes: Maria Bakodimou as Hostess Fotis Sergoulopoulos as Host


What does pale or pink stoma mean?

Pale stoma indicates anemia


What is the plural form of the medical term stoma?

The plural of stoma is stomata.


Structure of a stoma?

The structure of the stoma is oval. It can either be turgid or flaccid.


What is singular form of stomata?

Stomata is already the plural form of stoma.


Name the cell that makes up the stoma?

Guard cells make up the stoma


How long does a patient need stoma bag?

A patient who has undergone a colostomy or ileostomy procedure typically needs a stoma bag for the rest of their life, as the stoma is a permanent opening in the abdomen for waste elimination. It is important for the patient to work closely with their healthcare provider to ensure proper care and management of the stoma and stoma bag.


Why a stoma may be fashioned?

If you mean a surgically created opening to the urinary bladder or to the intestines, or for a tracheostomy, they are open. e.g. A stoma IS always open. A temporary stoma may be made and later closed, but by definition, stoma is an "opening".1. Picture of trach stoma. - This shows a trach stoma cap which protects the stoma.2. Picture of a loop ileostomy. -- Whether the stoma opens to bowel or bladder, the outside of the stoma appears basically the same. If for bladder, a small flexible tube is kept put through the stoma; a see-through "bag" attached to the skin (or upper thigh) collects the urine which the person must dump. The tubing is replaced periodically. If for bowel, a see through pouch is affixed onto the skin, over the stoma, to collect feces. The feces must be 'dumped' also.On any stoma, the area must be cleansed or the tender tissue can break down, bleed, become infected, etc.