small intestine absorption Flashcards
1
Q
what is average lymph flow per day?
A
4 L/day
2
Q
steatorrhea is caused by ?
A
liver bile deficiency
pancreatic enzyme deficiency
intestinal malabsorption
intestinal hypomotility
3
Q
why can’t we digest cellulose?
A
lack enzyme that attacks beta 1-4 linkage
4
Q
vomiting causes
A
decrease K
decrease H ion (alkalosis)
5
Q
diarrhea causes
A
decrease K decrease HCO3 (acidosis)
6
Q
what is a concern about metabolic alkalosis
A
causes greater hypokalemia (more H exit from cell in exchange for plasma K) and also causes muscle tetany.
7
Q
what is a concern about metabolic acidosis
A
Metabolic acidosis increases plasma K (more H uptake into cell causes loss of cell K) which can lead to cardiac arrhythmia
