Explain the surgical procedure the patient received
What will be an ideal response?
The procedure, which is often called a Billroth II, is a partial gastrectomy with a reconstruction that consists of an anastamosis of the proximal end of the jejunum to the distal end of the stomach.
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Of these foods, which make the greatest contributions of iron to the diet?
a. Protein foods and some green vegetables b. Milk and milk products c. Whole-grain breads and cereals d. Fortified cereals e. Beef liver
_______________ is a hormone secreted by the small intestine that assists in the control of the migrating motility complex
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
The body organ responsible for the metabolic processing of glucose is the:
a. large intestine. b. gallbladder. c. pancreas. d. liver.
What is a chief function of carbonic acid in the body?
a. Activates angiotensin b. Activates angiotensinogen c. Helps with gastric digestion d. Helps maintain acid-base balance