Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology (12th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134395326
Author: Elaine N. Marieb, Suzanne M. Keller
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 14, Problem 17SAE
Summary Introduction
To review:
The definition of “mesentery” and “the peritoneum.”
Introduction:
The alimentary canal is a hollow, tubular structure, which opens at the mouth and ends at the anus. It consists of various accessory organs and is involved in the digestion of food. It is divided into four basic tissue layers, which are mucosa, submucosa, muscularis externa, and serosa.
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Chapter 14 Solutions
Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology (12th Edition)
Ch. 14 - Prob. 1MCCh. 14 - 2. A digestive organ that is not part of the...Ch. 14 - 3. The GI tube tissue layer responsible for the...Ch. 14 - 4. Match the digestive organ listed in column B...Ch. 14 - Prob. 5MCCh. 14 - Which of these organs lies in the right...Ch. 14 - Prob. 7MCCh. 14 - Prob. 8MCCh. 14 - Prob. 9MCCh. 14 - Hormones that act to decrease the blood glucose...
Ch. 14 - Which events occur shortly after eating? a. Use of...Ch. 14 - Prob. 12MCCh. 14 - Complete this statement. In glycolysis, _______ is...Ch. 14 - 14. Make a simple line drawing of the organs of...Ch. 14 - 15. Add three labels to your drawing—salivary...Ch. 14 - Prob. 16SAECh. 14 - Prob. 17SAECh. 14 - Name the subdivisions of the small intestine...Ch. 14 - Prob. 19SAECh. 14 - Name the three pairs of salivary glands.Ch. 14 - Prob. 21SAECh. 14 - Prob. 22SAECh. 14 - Prob. 23SAECh. 14 - Prob. 24SAECh. 14 - 25. What is the function of gastrin?
Ch. 14 - Prob. 26SAECh. 14 - How do segmental and peristaltic movements differ?Ch. 14 - Prob. 28SAECh. 14 - Prob. 29SAECh. 14 - Prob. 30SAECh. 14 - 31. Define defecation reflex, constipation, and...Ch. 14 - Prob. 32SAECh. 14 - Prob. 33SAECh. 14 - Which food group is most important for building...Ch. 14 - Prob. 35SAECh. 14 - Prob. 36SAECh. 14 - Prob. 37SAECh. 14 - Prob. 38SAECh. 14 - Prob. 39SAECh. 14 - Prob. 40SAECh. 14 - Prob. 41CTCh. 14 - Prob. 42CTCh. 14 - A young woman is put through an extensive battery...Ch. 14 - 44. Continuing from the previous question, the...Ch. 14 - Ryan, a 6-year-old child who is allergic to milk,...Ch. 14 - A new mother is worried about her week-old infant....Ch. 14 - 47. An anorexic girl shows a high level of acetone...Ch. 14 - Prob. 48CTCh. 14 - Prob. 49CTCh. 14 - Kayla has been on antibiotics for an extended...
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