Definition The term gastric juice is used to refer to the acidic liquid found in the stomach, which is very important for the digestion of any food constituents. A human body produces about 2 to 3 liters of gastric juice per day, depending on the amount. Frequency Amount of food intake and Food composition Composition … Gastric acid
Vascularization of the duodenum The duodenum follows the stomach in the digestive tract and serves for the further digestion of the food. The duodenum is supplied by two arteries, the upper pancreaticoduodenal artery (superior) and the lower pancreaticoduodenal artery (inferior). The venous outflow takes place via several pancreaticoduodenal veins into the portal vein system (vena … Vascularization of the intestine
Vascularization of the rectum The rectum is used to store stool (continence) and for controlled excretion (defecation). The arterial supply of the rectum is provided by three arteries. The upper rectal artery (Arteria rectalis superior), which originates from the lower intestinal artery (Arteria mesenterica superior), supplies the upper part of the rectum. The middle rectal … Vascularization of the rectum | Vascularization of the intestine
Synonyms in a broader sense Interstitium tenue, jejunum, ileum, duodenum English : intestinal Introduction The small intestine is used for digestion. The food pulp is further broken down so that the nutrients and water can be absorbed. Tasks of the small intestinal mucosa The mucous membrane of the small intestine (tunica mucosa) has many different … Tasks of the small intestine
Tasks of the small intestine sections Most of the carbohydrate digestion takes place in the duodenum and jejunum. Enzymes in the brush border break down more complex carbohydrates, which are then absorbed as simple sugars (monosaccharides) via transporters into the small intestine cells. The digestion of fats (lipids) and the absorption of lipid cleavage products … Tasks of the small intestine sections | Tasks of the small intestine
Tasks of the small intestine wall The muscle layer of the wall of the small intestine (tunica muscularis) with its wave-like contraction (peristalsis) serves to transport the food pulp. The pulp is also well mixed and crushed. The contractions are triggered by pacemaker cells, the so-called cajal cells. These in turn are controlled by the … Tasks of the small intestine wall | Tasks of the small intestine
Structure of the rectum The colon makes an S-shaped bend. This section is called the sigmoid colon. It is the last link between the colon and the rectum. The rectum is also called rectum. It is mainly a reservoir and stores processed bowel movements intended for excretion. The rectum begins approximately at the level of … Rectum
The anus is the ring muscle at the end of the intestinal canal. It is used to control the retention and discharge of stool from the intestine. Symptoms Symptoms that can frequently occur on the anus are on the one hand pain, which in many cases is directly related to the bowel movement and can … After
After itching After itching is a relatively unspecific symptom, which means that there can be various causes behind it. In order to make a diagnosis, a physical examination and a close examination of the anus and the rectum are necessary. Behind the anal itching can be a damage of the skin, for example a tear … After itching | After
Anus praeter An anus praeter (synonyms: artificial anus, enterostoma) is an artificially produced anus where the intestinal contents are drained through the abdominal wall. The creation of an anus praeter is always necessary when parts of the intestinal tube are diseased and have to be surgically removed. In addition, pronounced fecal incontinence may make the … Anus praeter | Anus
Anus inflamed An anus that is inflamed can cause severe pain and itching. Inflammatory processes in the area of the anus can have a variety of causes. The most common diseases leading to an inflamed anus include haemorrhoids and simple hypersensitivity symptoms. As soon as the sensitive skin of the anus comes into increased contact … Anus inflamed | Anus
Synonyms Anus, intestinal outlet As a continence organ, the anus assumes an important function in mammals. Only through smooth communication between the brain and the various muscles of the anus can defecation be controlled in a targeted manner. However, this communication can be disturbed, especially in older people or small children. Furthermore, diseases of the … Anus
