patho 35 pt 2
Failure of normal partitioning between the foregut and midgut can lead to a congenital condition known as
intestinal atresia
Carbohydrates are absorbed in the form of
monosaccharides
Absorption of glucose and amino acids across the intestinal epithelium occurs by
sodium-dependent carriers
How much fluid is secreted from the intestinal glands daily?
2L
Older individuals may experience which change in the mouth?
Increased exposure of dentin
Which are major pairs of salivary glands?
Parotid, submandibular, sublingual
Pancreatic secretions are high in
bicarbonate ions
The propulsive movement of the GI tract is called
peristalsis
The portion of the stomach that controls gastric emptying is the
pylorus