How does the mucosa of the large intestine differ fromthat of the small intestine? How does the muscularisexterna differ?

Q: what is gastric juice made up of?

A: Gastric juice is a secretion of gastric gland. Gastric gland present in stomach

Q: what is the valve thatseparates the stomach fromthe esophagus called? What isits function?

A: The digestive system comprises of mouth, salivary glands, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small…

Q: List what each accessory gland contributes to the processof digestion.

A: Digestion is a mechanochemical process that breaks down complex substances into simpler forms. The…

Q: How can the ENS physiologically supports digestion?

A: Introduction : The enteric nervous system consists of sensory neurons, interneurons, motor neurons…

Q: Explain Structure of the Gastrointestinal Tract Wall?

A: The cells are the primary unit of life. The cells form the tissues which collectively form an organ.…

Q: Explain gastric gland in the body of the stomach?

A: Gastric gland present insides the wall of stomach or in stomach Secretion of gastric gland knows as…

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: What would happen to gastrin secretion in a patient taking a drugthat blocks the binding of…

A: Gastric acid emission is controlled by a complex transaction of neural (acetylcholine), hormonal…

Q: What are the functions of the upper and lower esophageal sphincters?

A: The esophagus is a muscular tube connecting the throat (pharynx) with the stomach. The esophagus is…

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: What is the role of the small intestine in digestion?

A: The liver, gallbladder, and exocrine gland are accessory organs of the digestive system that are…

Q: What is the difference between a complete digestive system and an incomplete digestive system? How…

A: The digestive system has evolved and diverged in response to introduction of new food types. Some…

Q: Name the three regions of the small intestine and describe the distinctive features of each one?

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

Q: Explain why the stomach does not digest itself?

A: The stomach is the widest organ of the digestive canal. It stores food for some time for breaking up…

Q: Why is there a need to increase the surface area intestines?

A: Intestine:           The word intestine is derived from a Latin root word meaning 'internal' and…

Q: What structures are responsible for the large surface area of thesmall intestine?

A: Small intestine is present inferior to the stomach. It is divided into three parts namely duodenum,…

Q: How does the muscularis of the large intestine diff er from that of the rest of the gastrointestinal…

A: The muscularis of the large intestine differ from the rest of the GI tract because: Muscularis of…

Q: What might occur if a person whose stomach has been removed eats a largemeal?

A: When the food is ingested through the mouth, it is chewed and chemically digested by the salivary…

Q: What is the digestiveenzyme that acts within thestomach? Which type of fooddoes it digest? What are…

A: Most animals consume large and complex foods. Large food particles are broken down into smaller…

Q: How does the small intestine have such a large surface area? Why is a large surface area important?…

A: The muscle groups of the small intestine mix meals with digestive juices from the pancreas, liver,…

Q: Which are the three partsof the small intestine?

A: The small intestine is the longest part of the alimentary canal measuring about 6 – 6.5 m in an…

Q: Why is it advantageous to the overall digestive process forsecretin and cholecystokinin to slow…

A: The secretin is the hormone that is responsible for the regulation of gastric acid and pancreatic…

Q: What is the substanceproduced in the liver that actsin the small intestine duringdigestion? How does…

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

Q: Which substances resulting from digestion of carbohydrate,protein, and fat molecules does the small…

A: Digestion is the breakdown of enormous insoluble food atoms into little water-solvent food particles…

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: How does motility of the small intestine differ during fasting and during eating?

A: The human digestive framework comprises of the gastrointestinal tract in addition to the extra…

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: What structural modification of the stomach wall underlies the stomach’s ability to mechanically…

A: The stomach is a storage tank of the digestive system. This organ starts the digestion of protein…

Q: in studying digestion (specifically the duodenum and pancreas) What is the difference between the…

A: Small intestine is divided into three parts that is , duodenum jejunum and ileum. Duodenum is the C…

Q: What happens to digestive enzymes after they havedone their job? What happens to dead epithelial…

A: Enzymes are substances, proteins, or in some cases ribonucleic acid (RNA). The enzymes speed up a…

Q: How is the gastric mucosaprotected from the acid pH ofthe stomach?

A: The stomach is the site for the chemical and mechanical digestion of ingested food. It produces…

Q: Sometimes the cure for gallstones is to surgically remove the gallbladder. What effect would removal…

A: Gall bladder is a pear-shaped hollow structure present under the liver on the right side of the…

Q: Difference between the intracellular and extracellular digestion?

A: Digestion is the process of breakdown of food into simpler nutrients. It mainly occurs with the help…

Q: Along the alimentary canal, where are places chemical digestion occurs and long the alimentary…

A: Digestion is the process by which complex food components are broken down into simpler molecules.…

Q: Which part of the digestive system is this?

A: The above image represents the Hematoxylin and eosin (H and E) staining of the small intestine of…

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: 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: How do segmental and propulsive movements influence the digestive and absorptive functions of the…

A: The gastrointestinal (GI) tract experiences both peristalsis and segmentation movements. Peristalsis…

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: 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: What are the differences of the common 4 layers of the: 1) esophagus? 2) stomach? 3) small…

A: The digestive tract organs in the body amongst the most important ones. The 30 + foot long tube that…

Q: After digestion the nextstep is absorption done bycells of the mucous membraneof the intestine. For…

A: Nutrition is a process through which we acquire food that is necessary to generate energy through…

Q: The small intestine can be divided into 3 regions: duodenum, jejunum, ileum. How does the unique…

A: The small intestine is the place where all the chemical digestion and absorption of nutrient take…

Q: why is there a need for sphincters in the stomach? what will happen otherwise?

A: Sphincters are bands of smooth muscle that separate sections of the digestive tract throughout the…

Q: Which segment of the small intestine connects to the large intestine? O Lipase O Jejunum O Duodenum…

A: Digestion is a process of breaking down the complex food we consume into simple compounds, which are…

Q: At which location in the gastrointestinal tract is the final digestion of lactose performed? a)…

A: The human digestive tract consists of the mouth where the partial digestion of carbohydrates takes…

Q: What is the differencebetween a complete digestivesystem and an incompletedigestive system? How…

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