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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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When a horse colics and the intestines twist can a horse have a bowel?

Colic is the condition horses have when they have any form of digestive system pain, therefore whenever the intestines are twisted this will cause pain and so will always be referred to as colic. But there are many types of colic and not all involve twisting of the intestines.

Does the stomach connect to the small intestine?

Yes, the stomach connects to the small intestine.

Thru the pyloric sphincter to the duodenum (1st part of s intestine)

Is a 6 cm polyp on your colon considered large?

Had a colonoscopy this week, and my doctor said that a 12mm colon polyp is considered medium size.

What section of the large intestine is associated with the appendix?

The hepatic flexure is a section of the large intestine associated with the liver.

Why would my rectum hurt when it was slipped into while having intercourse?

When you 'poo' your anus relaxes and lets it open, and not for long periods of time, its a strong muscle and can easily be damaged when a man inserts his penis inside if it isn't done with special care as it isn't what its designed for. you can also get friction burns from the penis rubbing against the anus and the walls of the rectum. Using LOTS of lubrication or 'lube' can reduce this pain.

What is an overlying bowel?

Overlying bowel gas is more or less exactly what it sounds like - a bubble of air in the intestines that is on top of another structure you want to image with the ultrasound. Unfortunately, air bounces ultrasound waves back and doesn't allow you to see what's behind it, so you may see "overlying bowel gas" in an ultrasound report indicating the technician was unable to see some of the abdominal viscera.

What type of surgery is done to correct trigger finger?

A local anesthetic is used for the surgical procedure performed on an outpatient basis. An incision is made by a surgeon in the palm of the hand at the base of the affected finger or thumb to relieve the constriction of the tendon.

What if you touch poop?

Not simply by getting it on your skin. But if some gets INSIDE your body, then you can get sick. Failure to wash your hands after touching, before eating, or if you have a cut on your hand.

Why is surface area important in the small intestine?

Simply put, larger surface area allows for more digestive process to occur.

What are the problems with small intestines?

The small intestine is where the nutrients from the digested food coming out of the stomach are absorbed. If a person's small intestine is not functioning all the nutrients from food will pass straight through and be excreted.

Presence of a number of diverticula in the colon?

Diverticulosis develops when the diverticula form in the wall of the large intestine. The pouches don't cause symptoms, but they may become infected, and that is when the symptoms occur.

What enters the small intestine?

Different types of nutrients are absorbed through small finger like structures called Villi.

Where are your organs located?

Your organs are located right beneath your stomach.

What are the segments of the large intestine?

In the digestive system, the large intestine forms the last part. It comprises of the cecum, colon and rectum as its three major segments.

Why do you sometimes follow through when you fart?

Most likely because of the pressure that compressed gas would exert on their surroundings, such as if one was on a chair, the pressure would generate a sound as it pushes the fart onto the solid surface that is louder than what one might want whereas when one lifts the butt, the fart dissipates and does not cause any excess sound from reverberation with the chair. Plus it keeps the smell of the fart from concentrating

What happens if the large intestine doesnt absorb water from undigested food?

If the large intestine does not remove water, you'll have loose stools or diarrhea.

What bacterial species is the most common that normally inhabits the human intestines?

Gram-negative rods, mostly E. coli, are the most prevalent bacteria in our guts. Most E. coli are normal flora, only a few strains are pathogenic. Lactobacilli, which are gram-positive rods, are also in our guts.

What is the weight of the large intestine?

I'm assuming that you mean large intestine. If so, then it has an average length of about 1.5 meters (5 ft) and a width of 7.5 cm (3 in.). The colon is the largest portion, and the average colon weighs approximately four pounds.

How can you prevent the hyperacidity?

To prevent hyperacidity, avoid spicy foods, eat smaller meals, and elevate your head while sleeping. Also, reduce your consumption of coffee and soda, chips, French fries, doughnuts, onions, qine, chocolates, sausages, garlic, brownies and cheese.

Why is the small intestine good at its job?

The small intestines job is to absorb food into the bloodstream. The inner layer of the small intestine is covered in small finger-like projections called villi, these increase the surface are and therefore increase the rate of absorption.