Hypokinetic Dysarthria: Common Etiologies. 1  Degenerative diseases - Parkinsonâs disease, nigrostriatal degeneration, dementing diseases such as Alzheimerâs and Pickâs. 2  Multiple or bilateral strokes affecting basal ganglia. 3  Toxic-metabolic - antipsychotic medications, MPTP, chronic heavy metal exposure, Wilsonâs Diseas.
Velvety tissue lines the small intestine, which is divided into the duodenum, jejunum, and ileum. The large intestine (colon or large bowel) is about 5 feet long and about 3 inches in diameter. The colon absorbs water from wastes, creating stool. As stool enters the rectum, nerves there create the urge to defecate.
A: The colon, or large intestine, is about 5 feet long in humans. The large intestine is the last segment of the digestive system, which is 30 feet in total length. The small intestine, at 20 feet in length, is the longest section of the digestive system.