Intestine

Synonyms

gut

Description

The tubular part of the alimentary canal that extends from the stomach to the anus [Source: Brenda].

Structure

Changes associated with this tissue

Due to the potentially large amount of high-throughput molecular changes these have been excluded below. You can view the full list of 18 changes through the filter results page.

Physiological (17) View on results page

Atrophy of all four layers of large intestine Atrophy of mucosal lining in small intestine Calcium absorption in intestine decreases Chromosome deletions, duplications, and gene conversion events accumulate with age Decreased function of epithelial barriers Gastric lipase and bile acid secretion decreases Increase in IgA Increase in incidence of diverticulosis Lipid absorption and solubilization decreases Migrating motor complex is prolonged Myenteric plexus neuron number decreases Nonadrenergic innervation of myenteric plexus decreases Reduction in small intestine absorption rate Responsiveness of cholinergic receptors is decreased Resting and squeeze pressures in anal canal decrease Threshold sensational level for rectal filling increase Weakening of intestinal wall

Pathological (1) View on results page

Cancer of colon, rectum and anus