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 small intestine is about as big around as a middle finger, but it is about 22 feet (6.7 meters) long. Credit: Sebastian Kaulitzki | Shutterstock There are two types of intestines: the small intestine, also called the small bowel, and the large intestine. The small intestine is a long, winding tube connected to the stomach. It handles most of the digestion process. Size. The small intestine is only about as big around as a middle finger, according to the MUSC Digestive Disease Center.