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Explain how distention of the appendix can lead to ischemia.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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What is fecal occult blood?
 
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Answer to Question 1

Swelling of the appendix and surrounding tissue can constrict blood flow by putting pressure on the capillaries surrounding the appendix. The reduced blood flow (reduced perfusion) reduces the oxygen concentration (ischemia).

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Blood in the feces that is too small in amount to be detected visually (ie, without laboratory testing).



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