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The small intestines are made up of what 3 parts from proximal to distal?
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Duodenum, Jejunum, ileum
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The connection between the small and large intestines occurs at the ____
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Ileocecal valve (or ileocolic)
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Once excreted, feces are called ___
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Stool
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Bacteria in the colon produce what 2 vitamins
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K and some B-complex
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The ____ nervous system innervates the muscles of the colon
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Autonomic
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The parasympathetic ______ paristalsis and the sympathetic _____ paristalsis
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Stimulates / Inhibits
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_____ of ingested food is excreted in 24 hours. The remainder is excreted in the next 24-48
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1/3 - 1/2
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Valsalva Maneuver refers to doing what? It is contraindicated for pts with what?
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Bearing down when you poop / Hypertension/cardiovascular issues
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Diarrhea is the passage of more than ___ loose stools a day
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3
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Voluntary control of defecation occurs between how many months developmentally?
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18-24 months
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_____ is often a chronic problem for older adults
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Constipation
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A high-fiber diet and fluid intake of ____ to ____mL facilitate bowel elimination
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2000 - 3000 mL
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High-fiber foods create more bulk in the intestines which stimulates _____ . How can this help reduce colon cancer?
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Paristalsis / Less time in colon for toxins to be absorbed
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Processed cheese, lean meat, eggs and pasta.... Constipate, Laxative or Gas?
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Constipate
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Fruits, vegetables, bran, chocolate, spicy foods, alcohol, coffee....Constipate, Laxative or Gas?
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Laxative
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