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Q: List the basic principles of Gastrointestinal reflexes?

A: Basic principle of gastrointestinal reflexes:-  The principle of these reflexes is to masticate the…

Q: In what ways is the surface area of the gastrointestinal tract itself increased? How does this aid…

A: Gastrointestinal tract include mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, and…

Q: Describe the structure and function of the esophagus, including the locations of skeletal and smooth…

A: The esophagus is known as the significant part of the digestive tract as well as the digestive…

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 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: Which components of the digestive system are GI tract organs, and which are accessory digestive…

A: The GI tract of the digestive system consists of a series of hollow organs that help to breakdown…

Q: What is sarcopenia? Why do some older adults experience sarcopenia? How can sarcopenia contribute to…

A: Muscle is responsible for 60% of the body's protein reserves. Muscle mass loss causes disorders,…

Q: which are the 3 layers of smooth muscle in the stomach?

A: The stomach is a muscular organ that is situated in the abdominal cavity. It takes part in the…

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 are the phases of swallowing and how are they controlled?

A: Swallowing is a process in which food is transported from the mouth to the stomach through…

Q: What is the role of mucus in the stomach?

A: Introduction: The breakdown of food into smaller pieces that can be retained in the circulation…

Q: Differences in the muscularis externa as you descend the esophagus and give the function of each…

A: Introduction :- The oesophagus is a muscular tube that links the neck and stomach. It is located in…

Q: Why does the stomach have an extra layer of smooth muscle in its muscularis externa?

A: The stomach is the organ of the digestive system, which helps in the digestion of proteins. There is…

Q: Is swallowing a voluntary action or an involuntary action?

A: Swalloing has both Voluntary and Involuntary components.

Q: What are the functions of the myenteric and submucosal plexuses of the enteric nervous system?

A: Enteric nervous system: A subdivision of the peripheral nervous system that directly controls the…

Q: Where along the GI tract is the muscularis composed of skeletal muscle? Is control of this skeletal…

A: The muscularis externa is a layer of muscle also called muscularis. In the mouth and pharynx region…

Q: What are the phases of digestion? Briefly describe each phase.

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

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: Does peristalsis “push” or “pull” food along the gastrointestinal tract?

A: Peristalsis pushes food along the Gastrointestinal trac.

Q: What is the adult gastrointestinal tract/ What is its role?

A: Gastrointestinal tract is found in kids as well as in adults.

Q: Describe the location and histology of the esophagus. What is its role in digestion?

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

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: What is the role of the accessory organs in digestion?

A: Digestion  It is the process where the food we eat is broken down into very small piece which is…

Q: How is the ingress of air and reflux of acid into the oesophagus prevented when not swallowing?

A: Ans: Acid reflux: When acid is released from stomach to oesophagus it is referred to as acid reflux.…

Q: How does the mucosa of the large intestine differ fromthat of the small intestine? How does the…

A: Assemblage of organs through which the food is broken down and converted into energy is called as…

Q: Describe the differences in the muscularis externa as you descend the esophagus and give the…

A: The digestive system is known as the GI tract which include all the organs involved in the digestion…

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: The esophagus differs from the rest of the gastrointestinal tract because it ... a) ... has smooth…

A: Option D i.e. esophagus has striated muscles in the upper part and smooth muscles in the lower part…

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: What name does the foodbolus that passes from thestomach to the duodenumget?

A: The ball-like mixture of saliva and food that is formed in the mouth during chewing is called a…

Q: what are the components of gastric juice? list their functions

A: Gastric acid, often known as gastric juice or digestive juice, is a fluid produced within the…

Q: a strip of longitudinal muscle found in the large intestine. _found in the submucosa of the…

A: Anatomy, one of the branch of biology concerned with the study of structure and parts of an…

Q: Describe the differences in the muscularis externa as you descend the esophagus

A: The alimentary canal and its glands in the gastrointestinal tract make up the digestive system. The…

Q: Describe the differences in the muscularis mucosa as you descend the esophagus and give the function…

A: The digestive system consist of alimentary canal and its glands in gastrointestinal tract.The…

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: This membrane runs from the lesser curvature of the stomach to the liver.     greater mesentery…

A: The abdominal organs are supported by the peritoneum and it also serves as a conduit for their lymph…

Q: Which reflexes inhibit intestinal motility? Which promote it?

A: Reflexes are involuntary actions to certain stimuli. The intestinal reflexes are used for the…

Q: What are the major structures of the gastrointestinal tract and their corresponding functions?

A: Digestion is essential because your body requires nutrients from food and drink in order to function…

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…

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A: Race or ethnicity seems to play an important role in the reaction of people to dairy products. The…

Q: How is the metabolism of the liver coordinated with that of skeletal muscle during strenuous…

A: Exercise is a part of life which can reduce much disorder like obesity, metabolic complications like…