Ileum
He is taken to surgery, and an area of bowel obstruction in the ileum is removed.
What our notes say
- He is taken to surgery, and an area of bowel obstruction in the ileum is removed. (hematopathology — Past Paper Questions & Answers)
- Bile acids are reabsorbed in the ileum, enter portal circulation, and return to the liver. (Liver Function Tests (LFTs))
- Colonoscopy shows diffuse erythema and ulcerations in the entire colon and patchy ulceration in the terminal ileum. (Internal Medicine 4th Year 1st Semester CAT: HIV and the gut, liver disease and )
- While repairing the small intestine, the surgeon notices the presence of a 1 cm circumscribed submucosal mass in the ileum. (Gastrointestinal and liver — Past Paper Questions & Answers)
- | Location | Anywhere mouth to anus (commonly terminal ileum) | Colon only, starts at rectum | (Essential Cardiovascular Pathology: Atherosclerosis to Endoc)
- Peptide YY (PYY) — released from the ileum and colon in response to fat, significantly slows gastric emptying (the "ileal brake"). (END YEAR PP1 & PP2 2025 Physiology: MCQs for Medical School Exams)
Study material on Ileum
- Master First-Year Anatomy: Must-Know Essays & Key Concepts
- GIT Physiology Exam Questions
- GASTROINTESTINAL PATHOLOGY (Part 2)
- Comprehensive Guide to Nutrient Digestion and Absorption
Practice questions on Ileum
A patient undergoes surgical resection of the terminal ileum. Which digestive function is most likely impaired? ---
- Protein absorption
- Emulsification of fats
- Recycling of bile salts
- Carbohydrate absorption
Answer: C.