Abstract
A system was developed for the continuous and simultaneous measurement of water and nutrient (or electrolyte) absorption from the intestine. A recirculating loop (with a reservoir) was kept moving by means of two peristaltic pumps. Water was quantitated by means of a chromogenic nonabsorbed marker and a spectrophotometer. The nutrient (or electrolyte) was present in radiolabeled form and was quantitated by means of a gamma-ray detector. Use of the system was illustrated by the study of22NaCl and75Se-l-selenomethionine. By utilization of a suitable detector, beta-emitting radionuclides may also be used in the perfusing fluid.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 61-66 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | The American Journal of Digestive Diseases |
Volume | 14 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1969 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Gastroenterology