Exocrine Pancreas - Splanchnic circulation
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What supplies the majority of blood to the GI tract?
How is blood flow to the GIT increased?
2. Nutrient absorption
3. Increased metabolic activity
How is blood flow to the GIT decreased?
2. A few prostaglandins
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What causes gastric ulcers?
Why does blood flow to gastric mucosa lead to prevention of ulcers?
What is the issue with countercurrent blood flow in villi?
What happens to villi in hypoxia?
2. Moderate ischemia: sloughing of tips of villi/entire villi -> ulceration/bleeding
3. Severe: muscle layer damage -> peforation, peritonitis
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