The GI tract is primarily responsible for the digestion and absorption of ingested food and liquid. Due to its complexity, it is essential to understand the physiology of the GI system. Several factors, including chronic stress, inflammation, intestinal microbiota, and aging play a critical role in the regulation of the GI tract.
Gastrointestinal disorders include a range of conditions, such as constipation, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), hemorrhoids, Crohn’s disease, anal fissures and fistulas, diverticular diseases, and gastric cancer. Many of these GI disorders can be prevented or minimized if an individual maintains a healthy lifestyle and practices good bowel habits. Check out this quiz on gastroenterology, with special reference to GI physiology, and GI disorders, including IBS, Crohn’s disease, and gastric cancer.
