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Case Study #2: JD is a 35-year-old male that has had ulcerative colitis for many years. JD and his medical team decide that his quality of life might actually be improved if surgery is performed. The surgeon removes JD’s entire colon and rectum. After removing the colon and the rectum, the surgeon connects the remaining portion of the intestinal tract to the abdominal wall and creates a stoma. The name of the type of procedure that has been performed that will allow JD to expel fecal waste is called a(n): 

Use Figure 1.10 to answer the following matching questions:  

Case Study #1: HG is a 20-year old male with celiac disease. He has no other chronic diseases and no food allergies. HG should avoid consuming foods containing:

Case Study #3: TY is a 25-year-old male with a history of Crohn’s disease in his intestinal tract. He has just been admitted to the hospital for management of severe steatorrhea. TY has normal pancreatic and gallbladder function. There is no evidence of fistula formation, intestinal obstruction, renal disease or liver disease.  Five years ago, TY had a small resection of his jejunum. More recently, approximately 25% of the ileum, including the terminal ileum and ileocecal valve has been removed. The large intestine is intact. Sulfasalazine and corticosteroids are being administered to the patient as prescribed. All of the following statements are TRUE with regard to Crohn’s disease EXCEPT:

5 km is the equivalent of how many centimeters?

Which of the Samples in the Gel above has the smallest DNA fragments?

5 km is the equivalent of how many centimeters?

100 mL is the equivalent to how many Liters?

What hormone works at lowering blood levels of an ion?

The fluid portion of the blood is known as