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Describe the Effects General Anesthesia Can Have on the GI

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Describe the effects general anesthesia can have on the GI tract and how this effects post-operative feeding recommendations.


Definitions:

Hypothalamus

A small region of the brain responsible for regulating physiological processes such as temperature regulation, hunger, thirst, and sleep cycles.

Hormones

Biochemical substances produced by glands in the endocrine system that regulate physiological activities by traveling through the bloodstream to target organs.

Nervous System

The complex network of nerves and cells that transmit signals between different parts of the body, allowing for communication and coordination of bodily functions.

Bloodstream

The flowing body fluid that circulates throughout the body, carrying oxygen and nutrients to cells and removing waste products.

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