Describe the three processes involved in the esophagealphase of deglutition.

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: Describe the type of intestinal motility found during and shortly after a meal and the type found…

A: Intestinal motility is organized in a way that nutrient is absorbed from ingested food and the organ…

Q: Show a microscopic structure found normally and abnormally in the feces.

A: Stool or fecal microscopy is a diagnostic tool. It is used in diagnosis of diseases caused due to…

Q: In what ways will digestion be compromised when afflicted with a medical condition along the GI…

A: The digestive system is made up of the gastrointestinal tract (GI tract) or digestive tract and…

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: Name the cell types in the gastric and pyloric glands and state what each one secretes?

A: Glands are organs inside the body that release certain chemicals essential for the body's normal…

Q: Explain the function of the esophagus.

A: Oesophagus is a 22 to 25 cm long narrow,muscular and tubular structure . It runs downward through…

Q: explain the processes that occur during the act of defecation

A: Defecation is the final act of digestion, by which organisms eliminate solid, semisolid, or liquid…

Q: Approximately how much fluid is secreted into the gastrointestinal tract each day compared with the…

A: The digestive system is the system responsible for the digestion of food. It starts from the…

Q: a. Define cholecystitis.b. List factors that predispose to cholelithiasis.c. Trace a gallstone on…

A: The gastrointestinal system plays an important role in the digestion of foods in that it secretes…

Q: What causes water to move from the blood to the lumen of the duodenum following gastric emptying?

A: Duodenum, jejunum, and the ileum are three portions into which the small intestine is divided into.…

Q: Describe the composition of bile.

A: Bile is a bitter-tasting dark green to yellowish brown fluid, produced by the liver. Bile aids in…

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: Explain the regulation of small intestinal secretion.

A: Mucus is helpful in the protection of the intestinal wall as it protects the stomach lining.…

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: describe the general processes of digestion and absorption of each of the following: carbohydrates,…

A: Carbohydrates, proteins, fats and nucleic acids are the four macromolecules that plays a major role…

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: Describe the major functions of the liver and gallbladder.

A: The liver is the largest gland of the body and it lies in the upper right side of the abdominal…

Q: Describe the effects of secretin and CCK on the bile ducts and gallbladder.

A: Several hormones are responsible for a variety of bodily processes. Secretin is a hormone that aids…

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: Describe the anatomy of the small intestine, including its histology, and explain the functions and…

A: The small intestine (little gut) is around 20 feet in length and about an inch in diameter . Its…

Q: Explain the composition of feces and how the large intestine forms and expels them.

A: The large intestine starts at the end of the ileum extending to the anus. It measures around 1.5…

Q: Describe the structure of the gastrointestinal tract wall

A: The gastrointestinal tract of the human body is a hollow tract. This tract comprises of the mouth,…

Q: Describe the location, anatomy, histology, and functions of the esophagus.

A: The digestive system of the human play a very important role in growth and development. It is a…

Q: state the function of each type of epithelial cell in thegastric mucosa;

A: Epithelial cells can be defined as the type of cells which form the epithelial tissue which covers…

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: List the major events of swallowing

A: The process of movement of food or water from mouth to pharynx and further down to esophagus in…

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: 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: 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: describe the gross and microscopic anatomy of the liver,gallbladder, bile duct system, and pancreas

A: Note: Please upload other organs question separately.  Answer: 1) Liver Introduction: The liver is…

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: 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: Describe the process of peristalsis and compare and contrast it to the processes of segmentation and…

A: Peristalsis is a series of wave-like muscle contractions that moves food to different processing…

Q: List the major constituents of bile.

A: Digestive juices are the components that contain enzymes—substances that speed up the chemical…

Q: Identify the enzymes involved in carbohydrate digestion and the mechanism of carbohydrate absorption…

A: Introduction Carbohydrates are the essential components of our diet. The digestion of carbohydrates…

Q: histologic appearance of the various layers of the oral mucosa

A: Histology is a branch of biology that deals with the study of microscopic anatomy of biological…

Q: what are the four types of absorption in the GI tract ?

A: GI (gastrointestinal) tract also known as the digestive system is responsible for the breakdown of…

Q: What is the location of chemical secreted, and location of chemical action of the following? Bile,…

A: Bile is the greenish-yellow digestive secretion which is formed in the liver. It is then passed on…

Q: How bile is secreted from the GI tract after fat ingestion?

A: The bile is produced by the liver that flows directly into the small intestine during a meal. 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: Describe the factors that control gastric emptying

A: Digestion can be defined as the process that occurs in the body in which the breakdown of food…

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…