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.
The long and winding road. Donât let the word âsmallâ fool you. The small intestine is much longer (10 feet long) than the large intestine (5 feet long). The term âsmall intestineâ refers to the fact that this part of the intestines is narrow in diameter; the large intestine is wider in diameter, but shorter in length.