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Zachary's Story - School Papers

Zachary's Story

Unit 6 Case Study: Zachary's Story
ITT Tech
Marisela Rodriguez

An ulcer starts by eroding the mucosa of the G.I. tract wall. What functions of digestion and/or reabsorption might be lost if this layer is no longer functional? What functions will be compromised if the ulcer eats through the sub mucosa and then the muscularis?

Absorption would not happen correctly some of the ingested and secreted may seep out of the lumen. This also could create a pathway of entry for pathogens if the ulcer ate through to the muscularis mucosa. You may lose some control of defecation.

If Zachary has a peptic ulcer ...

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stomach contributes to the formation of ulcers by the acids needed to breakdown food when they are excessive. Parietal cells (secrete HCI) and gastric glands (acetylcholine) are directly related to the formation of ulcers.

Why does Zachary's G.I. tract need the substance that contributes to the formation of ulcers? How is this substance secreted by cells within the gastric pits?

Zachary's G.I. tract needs the substance to assist in the breakdown of food and for absorption. Epithelial cells extend into the lamina where they form secretory folds called gastric glands. Several of these glands open into the gastric pits and secretions from these glands flow into the pits.

If Zachary's only normal digestive enzymes from his mouth, what substance will he be able to ingest?

Starch and dietary triglycerides enzyme secreted by lingual glands in tongue but not active.

What do you think the ultimate fate of Zachary's pancreas if the hepatitopancreatic ...

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Added: 8/21/2015 06:02:22 PM
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