Describe the fate of chylomicrons based on the reaction catalyzed by lipoprotein lipase and the products that form inside capillaries.

Q: Draw and label a diagram of the cell zones of a hepatic acinus.

A: hepatic acinus is the functional unit of liver.

Q: Name the source of alginic acid.

A: Alginic acid is a polysaccharide that comes from brown algae. It is used as a thickener in food, but…

Q: of the following would be increased during the cephalic phase of dig O a) Cholecystokinin (CCK) b)…

A: The cephalic phase of gastric secretion is mediated entirely through the vagus nerve.

Q: A narrowing of the ileocecal valve would hamper movement of chyme between what two organs?

A: Chyme is the semi solid mass consisting of the semi-digested food and digestive secretions.

Q: Describe the pathways of blood flow into, through, and out of the liver.

A: Liver is an essential organ in the body present near the stomach. Liver is involved in digestion,…

Q: Vitamin K is important for blood coagulation. Explain why.

A: Introduction: Vitamins are used for the growth, health, and welfare of an organism. The degradation…

Q: List the cephalic, gastric, and intestinal phase stimuli that stimulate or inhibit acid secretion by…

A: Although digestion starts in the mouth, the major portion of digestion takes place in the stomach.…

Q: During a study of digestion, a health 25-year-old woman volunteers to eat a large meal consisting of…

A: Introduction: The presence of gastric glands in the stomach undergoes gastric secretion which is…

Q: Based on your knowledge of the normal physiology of thestomach, explain why intake of food or milk…

A: Drug  Medication or medicine that causes physiological changes when consumed.  Factors affecting…

Q: Explain why aspirin is more intestine likely to be absorbed into the bloodstream via the stomach…

A: Aspirin is useful in the treatment of mild to moderate inflammation, pain, and fever. It is also…

Q: Which of these statements about the pharynx is true? a. It extends from the nasal and oral cavities…

A: The pharynx helps in both digestion and respiration. The pharynx extends from the opening of the…

Q: Jim’s jaundice is caused by the accumulation of bilirubin in his blood and tissues. What is the…

A: Jaundice Jaundice is the yellow discoloration of sclera ,skin and mucous. it is a characteristic of…

Q: what is serum glutamic pyruvic transaminase? (with metabolic pathways) *cite sources if possible

A: Serum glutamic pyruvic transaminase (SGPT), also called as alanine aminotransferase (ALT). The ALT…

Q: Young adult women have four times as many irontransport proteins in the intestinal mucosa as men…

A: Absorption of iron involves its uptake from the intestinal cells, movement through and release of…

Q: Whole milk or a fatty snack consumed before the ingestion of alcohol decreases the rate of…

A: Enterogastrones are a group of hormones that are secreted by the intestinal tract and inhibit the…

Q: describe how the lipids in the circulating blood chylomicrons are made available to the cells of the…

A: Chylomicrons are lipoprotein particles. They are also known as ultra-low-density lipoproteins. They…

Q: Jim showed a prolonged clotting times and excessive bruising that are related. Again, referring to…

A: Alcohol is a hepatotoxin that is widely consumed around the world.  Excessive or harmful alcohol use…

Q: Discuss the significance of hepatic portal system.

A: The unique vascular connection between the digestive tract and the liver is called as hepatic portal…

Q: Which of these lipoprotein molecules transports excess lipids fromcells back to the liver?a.…

A: Lipoproteins are a special assembly to transport hydrophobic molecules such as fats in the aqueous…

Q: Describe the regulation of gastric emptying by chemical stimuli in the duodenum.

A: Ans. The stomach participates in virtually all the digestive activities with the exception of…

Q: Explain why lipids must be absorbed by lacteals rather than the blood capillaries within a villus

A: It is a small,  slender,  vascular projections that increase the surface area of a membrane.

Q: People who have their gall bladder removed often lose weight and are advised to take supplements of…

A: After having one's gallbladder removed, it’s quite possible that the person will experience some…

Q: Enumerate the events that take place during swallowing. B. Enumerate the three parts of the pharynx…

A: Our body is regulated by both voluntary and involuntary actions. Functions like walking, running are…

Q: While anesthetized, patients sometimes vomit. Given that the anestheticeliminates the swallowing…

A: An anesthetic is a drug that induces anesthesia in a patient, a lack of awareness of sensation…

Q: explains the absorption of the GLEEVEC detailed

A: Introduction: Gleevec also known as imatinib mesylate is a kinase inhibitor that inhibits protein…

Q: Produce a diagram to illustrate how the amino group of amino acids found in the body are excreted.…

A: Since you have asked multiple questions, we will solve the first question for you. If you want any…

Q: In the duodenum lipid stimulate cck secretion. Explain how this would affect gastric emptying,…

A: Hi, Thanks For Your Question.  Answer : Cholecystokinin (CCK) Plays An Important Role In…

Q: Explain why the contents of the small intestine arerelatively liquid and the contents of the…

A: Digestion is the process that involves the breakdown of food into smaller particles such that it can…

Q: Describe the location and the mechanisms that mediate the intestinal trans-epithelial movement of…

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Q: Define the following terms:a. chylomicron remnantsb. glyceroneogenesisc. exogenous lipoprotein…

A: Introduction: A triglyceride is an ester made up of glycerol and three different fatty acids.…

Q: a. Explain the purpose of the enterogastricreflex.b. Describe two results of an excessively…

A: Enterogastric reflex is an extrinsic reflex that is necessary for the normal function of the…

Q: Describe the blood flow to the liver (both arterial and venous) and how it differs from what is…

A: The liver receives a dual blood supply from the hepatic portal vein and hepatic arteries. The…

Q: Name the gastric cells that secrete hydrochloric acid.

A: Stomach is a part of the alimentary canal where large amount of food under goes digestion. It…

Q: If cancer occurs in the esophagus , explain the ways in which the cancer passes into the larynx and…

A: The esophagus is the tube that carries food from your mouth to your stomach. Esophageal cancer…

Q: What effect of portal hypertension leads to thrombocytopenia and associated bleeding tendencies in…

A: Portal hypertension is the condition when pressure increases  in portal vein through which blood is…

Q: With the aid of a diagram OUTLINE the main metabolic steps , beginning from glucose entering…

A: Here is the diagram of metabolic step..

Q: Marcus will be placed on lansoprazole 30 mg orally daily to decrease the production of hydrochloric…

A: The disease is a condition that is caused by a deviation from the normal. The disease is caused by…

Q: Marcus will be placed on lansoprazole (Prevacid) 30 mg orally daily to decrease the production of…

A: Gastric acid production begins in the parietal cells of the stomach. In parietal cells, carbon…

Q: Describe the location of hepatocytes in the liver andhow this arrangement enhances their function.

A: The liver is the largest gland in the body. It secretes enzymes that help in the digestion of food.…

Q: Describe the cellular mechanisms of Ca++ absorption in the small intestine.

A: * Macromolecules and ions will transport across the cells by means of transportation process. *…

Q: Explain how an H2 antagonist agent affects gastricfunction.

A: H2 receptor antagonist is also called as H2-blockers which is used for the treatment of duodenal…

Q: on of egg white to its digestion?

A: Egg whites  consist of  different types of anti nutrients  such as presence of avidin in them, which…

Q: Mention and explain four of the major functions of the liver.

A: Liver is one of the major accessory organs of the digestive system which plays a critical role in…

Q: Name the cells in the gastric glands that secrete HCI.

A: Introduction The digestive system includes the gastrointestinal tract and accessory organs that help…

Q: The enteric nervous (EN) system involves interactions of autonomic neurons with

A: The enteric nervous system involved the interaction of autonomic neurones with gastrointestinal…

Q: Which gastric cells indirectly help in erythropoiesis?

A: Stomach is a part of the alimentary canal where large amount of food under goes digestion. It…

Q: The mouth and mucosa of the digestive tract are usuallyinflamed and ulcerated because of anemia, the…

A: *Anaemia, the effects of chemotherapy, and the presence of infections, such as candidiasis, cause…