Abnormal Bowel Loops Demonstrate Peristalsis and Are Compressible; Normal Loops

question 9

True/False

Abnormal bowel loops demonstrate peristalsis and are compressible; normal loops are noncompressible. ____

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Definitions:

Appetite

The natural desire to satisfy a bodily need, especially for food.

Insulin

A chemical produced in the pancreas that assists in regulating sugar levels in the blood by promoting glucose intake by tissues.

Medial Hypothalamus

An area of the brain, part of the hypothalamus, involved in the regulation of appetite, aggression, and certain aspects of emotion.

Lateral Hypothalamus

Part of the hypothalamus gland in the brain, believed to control hunger and thirst by regulating the body's perception of the need to eat or drink.