ANATOMY
GASTRO INTESTINAL
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Question
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Disorder in the hydrolysis of nutrients:-Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency. type of disorder that alters:
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digestion terminal
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digestion luminal
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absorptive phase
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lymphatic transport
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Pancreatic insufficiency is suspected in a patient who develops diabetes, upper abdominal pain and features of malabsorption. Bowel movements classically are bulky, loose and foul smelling; because of their oily nature, they may float in the toilet bowl, and are difficult to flush.
Detailed explanation-2: -If left untreated, exocrine pancreatic insufficiency can lead to feeling malnourished, fatigued and weak. This is due to the poor absorption of vitamins and nutrients. Eventually, it can lead to thinning bones (osteoporosis) or anemia (a deficiency of red blood cells).
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