The functions of the _____ system are better maintained with enteral feedings than with parenteral feedings.

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Enteral nutrition stimulates the gastrointestinal system and its immunity to maintain the integrity of the mucosal lining.This has been substantiated in numerous animal models but not always in animal models.Indirect evidence has suggested that enteral nutrition preserves mucosal integrity during critical illness in humans.However, in regard to possible bacterial translocation and the development of sepsis, these outcomes have been seen in patients receiving parenteral nutrition, but in those with a very short small bowel.

The Functions of the _____ System Are Better Maintained with Enteral