Describe the structure and function of the salivary glands, their ?respective ducts, and the products secreted by their cells?

Q: Describe/define the five principal digestive juices (or fluids) that enter the digestive tract at…

A: Digestion is the process of breaking down food into its simpler forms, which is performed by various…

Q: Explain the importance and give examples of the pancreatic secretions

A: The pancreas is located in the abdominal cavity, inferior to the stomach. It has both endocrine and…

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: State the names and locations of the salivary glands?

A: The salivary organs make saliva and void it into your mouth through openings called conduits.…

Q: Discuss the structure and basic functions of the oral cavity, the different types of teeth, and the…

A: The oral cavity is the place from where we intake food. The oral cavity consists of the teeth,…

Q: What is the approximatepH of the salivary secretion?Is it an acid or basic fluid?What are the main…

A: Saliva refers to the secretion of salivary glands. It is an extracellular fluid that contains mostly…

Q: How is an incomplete digestive tract different from a completedigestive tract?

A: Digestive tracts also called the gastrointestinal tract are associated with the most essential…

Q: Name the layers of the wall of the alimentary canal. Describe the tissue composition and the major…

A: The alimentary canal (or gastrointestinal tract) is a part of the digestive system by which the food…

Q: How are the major salivary glands distinguished on the basis of location?

A: Salivary glands are of three types : parotid, submaxillary and sublingual.  The Partoid glands are…

Q: Describe the attachment sites and functions of the mesentery, mesocolon, falciform ligament, lesser…

A: Peritoneum or serosa is the large and thin serous membrane that lines the walls of the abdominal…

Q: What ducts empty into the common bile duct? Discuss.

A: The liver, gallbladder & small intestine is basically interconnected by a number of meager tubes…

Q: How are the major salivary glands distinguished histologically?

A: Saliva is produced by three pairs of major salivary glands- Parotid, Sublingual and Submandibulars…

Q: The five major processes carried out by the digestive systemsare__________ ,_________ ,…

A: Five major processes carried out by the digestive systems are : Injection propulsion mechanical…

Q: Describe the histological structure and function of each of the four layers of the alimentary canal…

A: The alimentary canal is a long tube starting from mouth and ends at anus and it plays a primary role…

Q: Discuss the secretion of bile? What is its role?

A: The aqueous solution secreted by the liver is called bile. Bile salts, phospholipids, cholesterol,…

Q: What are the functions of the intestinal glands andduodenal glands? State the factors that…

A: Intestinal glands are hollow structures found at the base of the villi. They turn out the four types…

Q: Describe the locations of the major salivary glands.

A: A gland is a specialised bunch of cells which is endothelial in origin, and function to synthesise…

Q: Explain three pairs of exocrine salivary glands located in the head?

A: The salivary gland can be defined as the type of exocrine gland that produces saliva. There are…

Q: Describe stomach secretions, their function, and theirregulation.

A: The stomach is the organ of a digestive system that aids in digestion and can store food. It is a…

Q: Explain how gastric secretion is regulated.

A: Large insoluble food molecules are broken down into small water-soluble food molecules during…

Q: Gastric ceca produce digestive enzymes and secrete them into the stomach. How many ceca are there?

A: The midgut (called the Mesenteron in certain books) runs from the 'gastric caeca', a progression of…

Q: Most cases of colorectal cancer occur in the most distal part ofthe large intestine (the rectum,…

A: Colorectal cancer can be defined as cancer affecting the colon and rectum of the large intestine.…

Q: Which is the largest digestive gland present in human body ? What are the names and function of its…

A: Digestive gland is a gland which liberate digestive juice and is involved in digestion of food…

Q: Describe the function of gastrin and the factors controlling its secretion.

A: Digestion is the process of breaking down complex biomolecules into simpler forms for better…

Q: Describe coagulation of milk in alimentary canal.

A: Enzymes are proteinaceous in nature and help in the breakdown of complex substances into simpler…

Q: What are the main components of saliva, and what functionsdo they serve?

A: Saliva is a fluid which is secreted in the mouth by the salivary glands. Saliva is important for…

Q: Differentiate between the roles of the various cell types of the intestinal mucosa.

A: The body of humans consists of a number of systems that work together to maintain the homeostasis of…

Q: What type of cells are found in gastric glands and what does each other secrete.

A: The digestive system includes the gastrointestinal tract and accessory organ that help in digestion…

Q: Describe the contributions of the accessory digestive organs ( Pancreas, Liver, Gallbladder, Fat…

A: Introduction The gastrointestinal tract, as well as the digestive organs, comprise the human…

Q: List the glands found in the small intestine and their secretions.

A: The small intestine is the structure of the digestive system in which majority of digestion of food…

Q: How many major types of cells gastric glands have? Explain.

A: The inner membrane of the stomach contains some glands, known as gastric glands. The gastric glands…

Q: Illustrate the steps in the digestive system. Label the organs involved and specify their functions.…

A: The digestive system is defined as which consist of the accessory organs and the gastrointestinal…

Q: the digestion function are taken care of by which glands and where it is located?

A: Digestion is the process of breakdown of large insoluble food molecules into small water-soluble…

Q: The salivary gland that contains only serous cells is the (a) parotid gland, (b) submandibular…

A: The human body is a product of different chemical reactions and processes. Enzymes are substances,…

Q: How different areintracellular and extracellulardigestion? What is theevolutionary advantage…

A: Digestion is a process through which the raw food that we eat is digested with the help of enzymes…

Q: Explain how the stomach is protected from selfdigestionand why this is necessary.

A: Stomach is the widest part of the alimentary canal which is about 30 cm long and 15 cm wide.  It is…

Q: List all the stomach lining cells and specify specific functions of each

A: The digestive system is a collection of organs that help in the digestion of food materials and…

Q: Which is more efficient in propelling intestinal contents from one place to another—peristalsis or…

A: The small digestive system is a significant organ for assimilation and retention of supplements. In…

Q: which ingredient is responsible for the secretion of salivary amylase ? a. mucus b. phosphate ions…

A: Salivary amylase is the enzyme present in the saliva which breaks down complex carbohydrates into…

Q: Explain what are the functions of saliva? What controls the release of saliva

A: During typical settings, our mouth cavity secretes about 1 to 1.5 litres of saliva. Under…

Q: How would it affect the digestion of proteins if there is blockade in the pancreatic duct?

A: Pancreas is a heterocrine gland. It produces hormones as well as enzymes. It has Islets of…

Q: Give 3 constituents of saliva and identify the functions of each.

A: Saliva is an extracellular fluid which is secreted by salivary gland in the mouth.

Q: Write the three major types of cells present in the gastric glands. List their secretions. What is…

A: There are glands that are present along the gastric mucosa of the stomach called the gastric glands.…

Q: Name the gastric cells that secrete digestive enzymes.

A: The human body is a well built machine in which all the organs coordinate together to make it work.…

Q: State the role of pancreatic juice in digestion of proteins.

A: The juices that are secreted by the pancreas are more specifically called the pancreatic juices. The…

Q: Describe the three processes involved in the esophagealphase of deglutition.

A: Swallowing, also called deglutition, is an involuntary action that takes the chewed food from the…

Q: How does the pancreaticjuice participate in thedigestion of proteins? Whatare the involved enzymes?

A: Digestion is a catabolic process that involves breakdown of complex food substances into simpler…