From what embryonic layer (ectoderm, mesoderm, or endoderm) are the hepatocytes of the liver and the pancreatic acinar cells and islets derived?

Q: What is the importance of goblet cells in the intestinal epithelium

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Q: where are replacement cells produced that prevent the lining of the small intestine from, being lost…

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Q: Name the vascular connection that exists between the digestive tractand liver.

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Q: What are the two sources that the liver receives blood from and which provides the greatest supply?

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Q: Which of the following organs may be directly affected by malrotation of the caudal limb of the…

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Q: List the major type of cells in the intestinal crypt

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Q: The liver has a portal vein as well as a hepatic vein. It also has unique exchange blood vessels…

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Q: The TISSUES THAT DIFFERENTIATE to form the pancreas are derived from

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Q: Which layer(s) of the GI tract is/are made up predominately of connective tissue?

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Q: What ducts empty into the common bile duct? Discuss.

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Q: Where do deoxygenated, nutrient-rich blood and oxygenated blood first come together within a liver…

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Q: From the list of abdominal regions listed in column B, indicate the predominant region where each…

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Q: Jim’s jaundice is caused by the accumulation of bilirubin in his blood and tissues. What is the…

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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 stomach lining cells and specify specific functions of each?

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Q: What types of problems could occur in the large intestine and sigmoid colon if they could not…

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Q: The exocrine glands in the pancreas are (a) simple tubular, (b) simple acinar, (c) compound tubular,…

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Q: Is the internal epithelium of the bowel the same as it was one month ago?

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Q: What is the function of MALT in the mucosal linings of the gastrointestinal, respiratory, urinary,…

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Q: How do pancreatic beta cells differ from acinar cells?

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Q: What type of cells are found in gastric glands and what does each other secrete.

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Q: What changes would you expect to observe in the liver at the tissue level of a patient with a…

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Q: After passing through the digestive organs, where do the nutrients go before they can be delivered…

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Q: A digestive organ that has a head, body, and tail is the (a) pancreas, (b) gallbladder, (c) greater…

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Q: From what sources does the liver receive blood? What sources provide oxygen to the liver?

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Q: What does it mean to say that the pancreas is both an endocrine and an exocrine organ?

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Q: Fred has been experiencing recurring episodes of heartburn, especially when he bends over to lace…

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Q: Is the internal epithelium of the bowel the same as it was one month ago?

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Q: What are the functions and components of the mucosa's individual layers?

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Q: Which of the following are components of saliva? * (1) Amylase (2) IgA antibodies (3) Mucin (4)…

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Q: What are the cells on the liver and their respective functions?

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Q: what does the function of the pancreas, liver, and gallbladder?

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Q: List all the stomach lining cells and specify specific functions of each

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Q: 38) The hormone cholycystokinin (CCK) is secreted by epithelial cells of the duodenum primarily in…

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Q: Elena had her gallbladder removed because of gallstones. Which these might occur with the removal of…

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