During gastric emptying chyme is released into the duedenum through the ? a. esophegeal hiatus  b. pyloric antrum c. pyloric canal  d. pyloric sphincter

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: Explain what impact a blocked gall bladder duct would have on digestion.

A: Introduction Gallbladder:- It is a small, pear-shaped organ on the right side of your abdomen, just…

Q: where does the majority of chemical digetion in the stomach occur ? a. fundus and body b. cardiac…

A: There are 4 regions of the stomach namely cardia, fundus, body, and pylorus.

Q: Which of these layers in the intestinal wall is in contact with food?

A: The intestinal wall is composed of four layers of different tissues with different functions. These…

Q: Which hormone controls the release of bile from the gallbladder a. pepsin b. amylase c. CCK d.…

A: It is synthesized in the liver and stored in the gallbladder. They are the oxidation products of…

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: The appendix connects to thea. cecum. d. large intestine.b. small intestine. e. liver.c. esophagus.…

A: Answer is d.) large intestine.

Q: Some agents that cause diarrhea increase peristalsis of the intestine. Explain how medications that…

A: Peristalsis is the wave-like movement to conduct the movement of food through the digestive system.…

Q: Which of these is a non digestive enzyme A) enterokinase  B) nucleotidase  C) elastase D)…

A: Digestion is a complex process, which involves the breakdown of food into smaller components until…

Q: The hormones insulin and glucagon help regulate blood glucose levels and are secreted by thea.…

A: For proper functioning of nervous system and all the necessary processes, there is a need to…

Q: The first part of the large intestine is. OA. anal canal O B. rectum O C. colon O D. cecum

A: The physiological system in the animal body that is responsible for injestion and digestion of food,…

Q: Match each of the mesenteries in the key with the appropriate description.Key: (a) greater omentum…

A: Greater omentum -attaches to the greater curvature of the stomach; has the most fat Lesser omentum…

Q: Which of the following is true about segmentation in the small intestine?a. It is a type of…

A: To answer this question we should have knowledge of Physiology.

Q: Celiac disease causes inflammation of the small intestine that causes the villi to atrophy, so that…

A: Celiac disease is a autoimmune disorder and caused by a reaction of Gluten , a group of protein…

Q: What do you think would happen if the esophagus did not have elastic protein fibers?

A: Esophagus is the part of the alimentary canal. It is a muscular tube that throat with the stomach.

Q: Man has _____ pairs of salivary glands. A) 3 B) 4 C) 6 D) 8

A: The salivary glands are an exocrine glands that secrete saliva into the mouth. They are located in…

Q: The normal mechanism of defecation involves:A. Stretch receptors located in the duodenum and jejunum…

A: Defecation is the final stage in the process of digestion. It is also called as bowel movement. It…

Q: which os these statement about the pharynx is true ? a. it extends from the nasal and oral cavities…

A: The upper alimentary canal includes -the mouth, pharynx, and esophagus. The mouth is also known as…

Q: The hepatic portal system collects blood from the __________ and then routes it to the __________.…

A: DIGESTIVE SYSTEM IS ALSO KNOWN AS GASTRO INTESTINAL TRACT OR ALIMENTARY TRACT. DIGESTIVE TRACT…

Q: Which of these statements about bile is true?a. About 500 mL is secreted daily.b. Its main function…

A: Bile is a complex fluid consisting primarily of electrolytes, water, and various organic molecules…

Q: what is the importance of dialysis in the absorption of food particles through the intestinal wall

A: INTRODUCTION The kidneys filter your blood by removing waste and excess fluid from your body. This…

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: Bile juice is secreted by:         I.   Stomach       II.   Pancreas      III.   Small intestine…

A: The digestive system of vertebrate consists of an alimentary canal. Several associated organs and…

Q: In the digestive phase, where does nutrient absorption take place? a. large intestine b. esophagus…

A: Digestion is that the breakdown of huge insoluble food molecules into little soluble food molecules…

Q: Why is it that gastric juice does not destroy the stomach cells that produce it? Determine which…

A: Gastric juice doesn't obliterate stomach cells that make this is on the grounds that these…

Q: A. Simple columnar B. Simple columnar with C. Simple D. Stratified cuboidal squamous goblet cells 1.…

A: Cell organelles are the building blocks of a cell. They are useful for conducting various cell…

Q: What do you think would happen if you did not have esophageal sphincters? What do vou think would…

A: The study of human body can be divided into anatomy and physiology. The anatomy studies about the…

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: Which of the following segment of the small intestine is the so called “mixing bowl”? A. Jejunum B.…

A: Different parts of the small intestine: Small intestine has 3 parts- 1) Duodenum. The duodenum is…

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: Which hormone stops acid secretion in the stomach? a. gastrin b. somatostatin c. gastric inhibitory…

A: Hormones are chemical messengers, that are mainly released by several glands. The hormones travel in…

Q: What is the function of the stomach

A: The stomach is a muscular organ situated on the left side of the upper abdomen. The stomach secretes…

Q: a)List the four stages involved in digestion. b)List the four blood components, and the function of…

A: a) The four stages of food processing that occurs in the digestive tract are:​​​​​​​ INGESTION…

Q: 3. Give the functions of the digestive organs by completing Table 8.1. Table 8.1 Digestive organs…

A: The gastrointestinal tract, as well as the digestive organs that support it, make up the human…

Q: Why doesn’t gastric juice destroy the stomach cells that make it? Identify the cells making up the…

A: INTRODUCTION Gastric juice The stomach secretes 1000ml of gastric juice per day. The pH of the…

Q: Which hormone signals the release of bile?    A. secretin  B. cholescystokinin (CCK)  C. gastrin…

A: Introduction:- Bile is secreted from the liver into the gall bladder. In the gall bladder the bile…