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Intestines

The intestines aid in the digestion and absorption of food and stretch from the stomach to the anus.

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What helps digest fiber?

fiber is not digested. It is all the parts of food that we cannot digest which pass on the system and help regulate bowel movements

Can increasing intake of calories cause problems for bowel movements?

Yes, if you eat more protein you will generally have less frequent movements also if you do not drink plenty of water it will more difficult to go. Eating things like bananas can help with keeping you regular but too many prunes could get you going too much, best to eat a diet with a balance of foods that include fruit,vegetables and protein.

Difficult delayed elimination of feces?

Difficult, delayed elimination of feces is known as constipation.

Can you fart?

No. 'To fart', 'I farted' and 'farting' are all terms invented by the CIA to embarrass citizens into distraction when their covert operations released noxious gases. The commonly used term 'silent but deadly' was used to disguise a particularly sinister type of mission emission, in further efforts to keep the conspiracy underground.

Disorders of the nervous system?

Some disorders of the nervous system include epilepsy, meningitis, polio, brain tumor and Parkinson's disease. Others are Alzheimer's, schizophrenia, multiple sclerosis and Huntington's chorea.

Were can you fart?

the gay hobo c?.;/'ggtym, .;'ub

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Can you have intercourse through the rectum?

well umm you can have anal sex with is insterting an obect or body part threw the anus.

When testing for Colitis and Crohns do you have to be having active symptoms for the colonoscopy to find the disease?

No Even when Crohn's is in remission there are obvious sign of disease in the bowel easily identified by you doctors. Crohns leaves scars in the lining of the intestines and even inactive disease will show up on close inspection. Biopsy results after the colonoscopy will confirm the presence of Crohn's.

What could be the problem if you have pain in the left side of your body and blood in your feces?

I have NO idea, but you really should to a doctor ASAP to get it checked out...it CANT be good.

Can jumping rope cause hemorrhoids?

I think no only if you had a Dr explain to it to you .

What hangs from the lower portion of the first section of the large intestine?

The vermiform appendix, or appendix, hangs from the lower portion of the cecum. The cecum is the first section of the large intestine.

What is the word for the uptake of nutrients by villi lining up in your small intestine?

The uptake of nutrients by villi in the small intestine is known as absorption. This process allows nutrients to move into the circulatory system.

What is yellow on toilet paper after a bowel movement my feces are still medium brown?

The healthy feces are usually 3 centimeter in diameter, golden yellow or brown in color, soft but not too soft like a mud.

Reference: http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_yellow_on_toilet_paper_after_a_bowel_movement_my_feces_are_still_medium_brown&action=edit§ion=new

How long does food stay in the small intestines?

Food stays in the small intestine about 3-5 hours

What is the shape of the small intestine?

The shape of the small intestine is an irregular one. The organ twists and turns around between the stomach and the large intestine. A picture would be better than an explanation, so a link is provided to the Wikipedia article on this part of our anatomy. its like an upside down letter

Why is the intestine frequently the longest section of the alimentary canal?

The intestine is long to maximize the surface area available for absorption, which is the primary function of the large and small intestines.

How do you cure poop breath?

Try Grape Seed Extract Vitamins, they really work against this type of bad breath.

How are proteins absorbed in the intestines?

within the small intestine, a battery of ezymes completes the chemical digestion of virtually all the carbohydratesproteins, fats, and nuclieic acids in food. although both the small intestine and the pancreas contribute enzymes, most of the digestion that occurs in the small intestine is actually performed by pancreatic enzymes