NUR 209 Lecture Notes - Lecture 13: Enterohepatic Circulation, Malabsorption, Portal Vein
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Process of breaking down foods into a form the body can use. Uptake of nutrients from the gi tract into the blood or lymph. Produces sodium bicarbonate, lipases, proteases and pancreatic amylase. Water-soluble nutrients transported via capillaries in villi to portal vein. Fat-soluble nutrients and large particles transported via lacteals into the lymph vessels to thoracic duct. Aid lactose digestion and fermentation of dietary fibers. Non-digestible carbohydrates in food that promote the growth of bacteria. Kidneys are the waste and water removal specialists. Nutrition therapy is used in the treatment of many digestive system disorders. Mechanical causes include obstruction, inflammation, edema, and surgery of the throat. Neurologic causes include amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (als), myasthenia gravis, cva, traumatic brain injury, cerebral palsy, Goal is to modify the texture of foods and/or viscosity of liquids enabling and ensuring achieve adequate nutrition and hydration while decreasing the risk of aspiration.
