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Dk_Phoenix posted:
I am a student and needing instant, expert answers please... My sister's had the stomach bypass sx. I know this bypasses part(s) of the intestine(s) and was wondering if the lacking use of the organ's cells, or portions of the organs that are not utilized, would die out? THANK YOU
0 Replies |Watch This Discussion | Report This| Share this:Intestine organ lifeI am a student and needing instant, expert answers please... My sister's had the stomach bypass sx. I know this bypasses part(s) of the intestine(s) and was wondering if the lacking use of the organ's cells, or portions of the organs that are not utilized, would die out? THANK YOU
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