Question

When the intestine becomes infected with the food borne illness bacteria

e. coli, the bacteria releases a enterotoxin that causes excessive loss of water and electrolytes in the intestines. ___________________________is necessary to return the osmolality of the intestines to normal?

Answer 1

Answer;

ORT or oral rehydration therapy

ORT is necessary to return the osmolarity of the intestines to normal.

Explanation;

• Oral re-hydration therapy (ORT) refers to a type of fluid replacement used to prevent and treat dehydration, especially that due to diarrhea that leads to excess loss of water and electrolytes in the intestines.
• ORT involves drinking water with modest amounts of sugar and salts, specifically sodium and potassium.