MEDICAL PHYSIOLOGY

PHYSIOLOGY

GASTROINTESTINAL PHYSIOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Regarding intussusception, an intestinal obstruction where the intestinal segment penetrates the immediately distal portion of the organ, we can say that:
A
It is associated with hypomotility, due to enteritis or parasites
B
Among the possible etiologies is the presence of the Strongylus vulgaris parasite, common in horses.
C
Among the lesions observed, there is a white coloration and absence of hemorrhage.
D
In intussusception, the thinner intestinal walls are observed
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The most common causes of intestinal obstruction in adults are: Intestinal adhesions-bands of fibrous tissue in the abdominal cavity that can form after abdominal or pelvic surgery. Hernias-portions of intestine that protrude into another part of your body. Colon cancer.

Detailed explanation-2: -Colitis-X. Colitis-X is a term used to describe undiagnosed causes of an extremely rapid, fatal intestinal inflammation of horses that causes a sudden onset of profuse, watery diarrhea and development of shock. Many affected horses have a history of stress.

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