Author Question: Explain etiological factors that have been associated with the development of IBS, including ... (Read 14 times)

formula1 · **on:** Aug 20, 2018

Explain etiological factors that have been associated with the development of IBS, including communication between body systems, GI tract function and environment, and GI symptoms.

Question 2

A woman starts eating kidney and navy beans more frequently during her third trimester of pregnancy as the other women in her family and church advised her that this will promote the birth of a healthy baby. This is an example of what category of factors that can affect nutritional status?
a. Lifestyle factor
b. Human biology factor
c. System factor
d. Environmental factor

pangili4 · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 20, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Communication between body systems: central-enteric nervous system dysregulation, psychological factors, sex hormones, and abnormal communication between the gastrointestinal tract and the muscle.
GI tract function and environment: altered mobility, mucosal immune activation, altered gut flora, and abnormal visceral reflexes.
GI symptoms: food sensitivity or intolerance, excessive gas production, and constipation.

Answer to Question 2

d