Contrast the movement of chyme in the small intestine vs. a bolus in the esophagus.

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Q: Identify the pointed structure which has an immunologic function in the ileum.

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Q: The control mechanisms of the digestive system regulate conditions in the lumen of the GI tract.…

A: Introduction: The gastrointestinal (GI) tract, also known as the alimentary canal, is made up of…

Q: List and describe the four tunics (layers) that make up the gastrointestinal wall.

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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…

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Q: Anatomy of the digestive tract

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Q: Why are the circular folds much more numerous in theduodenum than in the ileum? How does the…

A: Small intestine or small bowel is the important organ of the digestive system. Because this helps to…

Q: Identify the incorrect statement about the GI tract: (A) the stomach has three layers of smooth…

A: It has organs that food and fluids travel through when they are swallowed, processed, consumed, and…

Q: Why do peptic ulcers typically occur in the stomach or duodenum, but not in the rest of the small…

A: Stomach is a part of the alimentary canal where large amount of food under goes digestion. It…

Q: state how the mucosa of the small intestine differsfrom that of the stomach, and explain the…

A: A mucous membrane is a membrane in the body covering internal organs' surface and lines multiple…

Q: contrast the mucosa of the colon with that of the smallintestine;

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Q: Trace the flow of bile from the gallbladder to the intestinal lumen.

A: The digestive system is composed of the alimentary canal and the digestive glands. During digestion,…

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: List the stomach secretions and give their specific functions.

A: The fundamental function of the human stomach is to aid digestion. The stomach's function as a…

Q: Fetal Pig Small Intestine  explain the fetal pig small intestine and the villi

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Q: Explain control of the movement of the intestinal contents.

A: The Gastrointestinal system consists of organs including the esophagus, stomach, small intestine,…

Q: Why do peptic ulcers typically occur in the stomach or duodenum, but not in the rest of the small…

A: The stomach is a component of the alimentary canal that digests a substantial amount of food. It…

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.

A: Digestion is the process of breaking down complex biomolecules into simpler forms for better…

Q: The GI tract from the esophagus to the anal canal is composedof four tunics. Describe the general…

A: The digestive tract is approximately nine meters long continuous tube that is open at both ends. It…

Q: ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS: 1. What layer of the alimentary canal tissue can help protect the…

A: The wall of the digestive tract has four layers or tunics: Mucosa. Submucosa. Muscular layer.…

Q: How can you differentiate between the serosa and the mucosa under the microscope? b. How is the…

A: Different types of lining and layers are provided in the internal part of the body that provides…

Q: Name the parts of the pharynx involved with digestion.What are pharyngeal constrictors?

A: Deglutition refers to the act of swallowing that moves food from the mouth to the stomach. It is…

Q: Mixing movements in the GI tract occur simultaneously with propulsive movements. True or false and…

A: The gastrointestinal tract (GI tract) is a long, continuous tube that starts at the mouth and ends…

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: With a line diagram, demonstrate how the liver and gallbladder are connected to the duodenum

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Q: The small bowel biopsy results state, "flat mucosa with villus atrophy and hyperplastic…

A: The small bowel biopsy is a diagnostic procedure. In this procedure, a portion of small bowel lining…

Q: List the enzymes of the small intestine wall, and give theirfunctions.

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Q: Explain the mechanism for release of bile and the alkaline “tide”.

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Q: Name as many enzymes of the intestinal brush border asyou can, and identify the substrate or…

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Q: Explain how each of the following conditions causes anintestinal obstruction: (1) intussusception;…

A: Intestinal obstruction is the blockage (partial or complete) of the bowel. It blocks the food and…

Q: Define gastroesophageal opening

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