Although the main function of the stem cells is to maintain the cell populations of the colonic tubular glands during normal wear and tear and cell turnover, they are also vital in the rapid replacement of cells damaged by disease. When only the epithelial cells of the colonic tubular glands...
Figure 2. Histological patterns of colorectal adenocarcinoma (a) tubular pattern, consisting of glands, which resemble colon crypts, (b) mucinous pattern with scattered carcinoma cells producing a large volume of mucus, which forms ‘lakes,’ (c) poorly differentiated solid pattern, also known as ...
Molecular Psychiatry volume 27, pages 1059–1067 (2022)Cite this article 6175 Accesses 14 Altmetric Metrics details Abstract Most previous studies in the pathophysiology of major depressive disorder (MDD) focused on fecal samples, which limit the identification of the gut mucosal and luminal microbiome...
Fiber in the diet both softens the stool and increases the power of colonic contractions, optimizing the activities of the colon. Chemical Digestion Although the glands of the large intestine secrete mucus, they do not secrete digestive enzymes. Therefore, chemical digestion in the large intestine ...
BMC Gastroenterology volume 24, Article number: 165 (2024) Cite this article 1370 Accesses Metrics details Abstract Background Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a common global health issue. Previous studies have revealed a higher prevalence of GERD in females than in males, however few ...
stool volume (n=24) Analysis Fecal metagenomics (n=84) Did not provide sample (n=1) Untargeted fecal metabolomics (n=80) Did not provide sample (n=1) Insufficient stool volume (n=4) Targeted fecal metabolomics (n=66) Did not provide sample (n=1) Insufficient stool volume (n=18) Fig...
Indices of gallbladder motility: fasting volume (mean of 3 measurements at -15, -5 and 0 min before test meal, ex-pressed in mL), residual volume (minimum volume measured postprandially, in mL) and half-emptying time (T50, time to achieve 50% decrease of fasting volume). Indices of ...
a large volume of chyme has entered the intestines, causing distention b. severe hypoglycemia has developed c. the pylorus is restricting the flo One of the most excessive diarrheas of the GI tract is associated with which of the following poisonings or diseases...
Diarrhea caused by enteric infections is a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. This chapter highlights the mechanisms of diarrhea associated with bacterial agents. Several bacterial pathogens can cause secretory diarrhea such as Vibrio chol
n-6 fatty acid and low fat diet on the initiation and promotion ofmammary adenocarcinomahas been investigated. The results showed strong protective effects of high olive oil intake in comparison with low fat diet on progression of tumors and decreased tumor incidence, multiplicity, and volume.64,...