NS 1150 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Hemorrhoid, Peristalsis, Aspirin
28 Sep 2016
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B12 only found in animals fats, etc. Should lead to b12 deficiency in vegans, but it doesnt. Bile is already carcinogenic, but can be turned into even worse carcinogens by bacteria. You need to shit or else you"ll have colon cancer. Lack of water has nothing to do with constipation. Absorb water in the intestine and make the stool softer. Stimulants cause rhythmic muscle contractions in the intestines. Stool softeners provide moisture to stool and prevent dehydration. Lubricants grease the stool enabling it to move through the intestine more easily. Saline laxatives act like a sponge to draw water into colon. Expands when it enters the intestines because it absorbs water. Contacts the sides of the intestines to stimulate peristalsis. Ingestion correlated inversely with cancer of colon. One of major causes of death of children in the world. Replenish water and electrolytes (salts, potassium and sodium) Inflammation of little pouches that occur in your intestine as you get older.
