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

Q: Write the functions of the following in the digestive process:i. Bileii. Bicarbonate secreted by the…

A: Digestion includes a mechanical, physical, and chemical breakdown of food into simpler substances.…

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: Fill in the blank:  _______________________ is the main secretion of the esophagus.

A: The esophagus is a muscular tube and is present behind the trachea. It is collapsible.

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

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

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Q: List all the specific functions of salivary glands, liver and pancreas

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Q: Outline the steps of the enterogastric reflex.

A: The enterogastric reflex can be defined as one of the three extrinsic reflexes of the…

Q: List some Functions of Saliva?

A: Saliva is the watery and usually somewhat frothy substance produced in the mouths of some animals,…

Q: Describe the production of flatus by the large intestine.

A: Flatus refers to the gas that is present inside the gastrointestinal tract of animals. The gas is…

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: Describe the structure and function of the salivary glands, their ?respective ducts, and the…

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Q: match the strucutures to the digestive system A. Large intestines B. Gall Bladder C. Liver  D.…

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Q: How are the major salivary glands distinguished histologically?

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Q: Draw and label the salivary glands of the oral cavity (Netter's).

A: Introduction Salivary glands produce saliva, which aids digestion, keeps our mouth moist, and…

Q: What is the function of the chloride ions in saliva?

A: The composition of Saliva (released by salivary glands) includes electrolytes, water (99%),…

Q: List the secretions of the pancreas, liver, and gallbladder.

A: Digestive secretions are the digestive fluids and cells and mucus that line the gastrointestinal…

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.

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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: Sketch a small area of the lining of the small intestine. Label intestinal glands, lacteal,…

A: Small intestine is the longest part of the gastro-intestinal tract. It is divided into three main…

Q: Explain how gastric secretion is regulated.

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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 function of gastrin and the factors controlling its secretion.

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Q: Describe coagulation of milk in alimentary canal.

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Q: Describe/Explain each of the following: 1. Salivary Digestion 2. Gastric Digestion 3. Intestinal…

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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: Name the layers of the digestive tract from superficial to deep.

A: The human digestive system consists of the gastrointestinal tract  along with the accessory organs…

Q: State the three main functions of the digestive system.

A: Digestion involves two aspects- mechanical digestion and chemical digestion. Mechanical digestion is…

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: Explain

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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

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Q: What is the role of mucin in the saliva?

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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

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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: What is the importance of the following as a constituent of saliva?

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

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Q: Describe the physiology of bowel elimination.

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