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- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Anatomy_and_Physiology/Anatomy_and_Physiology_2e_(OpenStax)/05%3A_Energy_Maintenance_and_Environmental_Exchange/23%3A_The_Digestive_System/23.03%3A_Digestive_System_Processes_and_RegulationThe digestive system uses mechanical and chemical activities to break food down into absorbable substances during its journey through the digestive system. The processes of digestion include six activ...The digestive system uses mechanical and chemical activities to break food down into absorbable substances during its journey through the digestive system. The processes of digestion include six activities: ingestion, propulsion, mechanical or physical digestion, chemical digestion, absorption, and defecation.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Anatomy_and_Physiology/Anatomy_and_Physiology_1e_(OpenStax)/Unit_5%3A_Energy_Maintenance_and_Environmental_Exchange/23%3A_The_Digestive_System/23.02%3A_Digestive_System_Processes_and_RegulationThe digestive system uses mechanical and chemical activities to break food down into absorbable substances during its journey through the digestive system. The processes of digestion include six activ...The digestive system uses mechanical and chemical activities to break food down into absorbable substances during its journey through the digestive system. The processes of digestion include six activities: ingestion, propulsion, mechanical or physical digestion, chemical digestion, absorption, and defecation.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Anatomy_and_Physiology/Human_Anatomy_(Lange_et_al.)/21%3A_Digestive_System/21.03%3A_Digestive_System_Processes_and_RegulationThe digestive system uses mechanical and chemical activities to break food down into absorbable substances during its journey through the digestive system. The processes of the digestive system includ...The digestive system uses mechanical and chemical activities to break food down into absorbable substances during its journey through the digestive system. The processes of the digestive system include seven activities: ingestion, propulsion, mechanical digestion or physical break down, chemical digestion or break down, secretion, absorption, and defecation.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Nursing_Pharmacology_(OpenRN)/07%3A_Gastrointestinal/7.04%3A_Antidiarrheal_Medications_and_LaxativesIt works by decreasing the flow of fluids and electrolytes into the bowel and by slowing down the movement of the bowel to decrease the number of bowel movements (see Figure 7.12 [18] ). The patient m...It works by decreasing the flow of fluids and electrolytes into the bowel and by slowing down the movement of the bowel to decrease the number of bowel movements (see Figure 7.12 [18] ). The patient may be asked additional history questions such as the appearance of the stool to determine if it is hard and dry, if passing the stool is difficult or painful, or if there is a feeling of incomplete emptying.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Anatomy_and_Physiology/Human_Anatomy_(OERI)/21%3A_Digestive_System/21.03%3A_Digestive_System_Processes_and_RegulationThe digestive system uses mechanical and chemical activities to break food down into absorbable substances during its journey through the digestive system. The processes of the digestive system includ...The digestive system uses mechanical and chemical activities to break food down into absorbable substances during its journey through the digestive system. The processes of the digestive system include seven activities: ingestion, propulsion, mechanical digestion or physical break down, chemical digestion or break down, secretion, absorption, and defecation.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Courses/Skyline_College/Human_Physiology_for_Allied_Health_Professionals/15%3A_The_Digestive_System/15.03%3A_Digestive_System_Processes_and_RegulationThe digestive system uses mechanical and chemical activities to break food down into absorbable substances during its journey through the digestive system. The processes of digestion include six activ...The digestive system uses mechanical and chemical activities to break food down into absorbable substances during its journey through the digestive system. The processes of digestion include six activities: ingestion, propulsion, mechanical or physical digestion, chemical digestion, absorption, and defecation.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nutrition/Realities_of_Nutrition_(Morrill)/06%3A_Fueling_the_Body/10%3A_The_Digestive_System/10.10%3A_Leaving_the_Digestive_TractThe slow, kneading contractions in the colon move the fecal matter toward the rectum. More or less regularly, this leisurely pattern of motion is replaced by a powerful set of waves, accompanied by a ...The slow, kneading contractions in the colon move the fecal matter toward the rectum. More or less regularly, this leisurely pattern of motion is replaced by a powerful set of waves, accompanied by a series of muscular actions. This pushes the feces into the normally-empty rectum, and the resulting distention triggers the defecation reflex. The muscles of the abdominal wall contract, and the muscular ring called the anus relaxes. The result is a bowel movement— unless we prevent it.
