Label the structures of the stomach. Pyloric Sphincter Cardiac Sphincter Gastric Folds (Rugae)

Q: The micrograph below shows a(n...

A: Pancrease is a heterocrine or mixed gland. It consists of the exocrine and endocrine part. Exocrine…

Q: Name the major organs of the digestive system

A: The digestive system is an organ system that consists of various organs that work together to help…

Q: Is the stomach cell part of the upper or lower GI tract? What is its primary function in digestion…

A: GI tract is the gastrointestinal tract that extends from mouth to anus. It mainly consists of…

Q: The wall of alimentary canal is made up of four layers. Give the names of these four layers.

A: The alimentary canal is a tube-like structure through which food enters the body and excretes out…

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…

Q: Discuss the structure and function of the gallbladder.

A: The gallbladder is a small pouch that sits just under the liver. The gallbladder stores bile…

Q: Describe the three tunics of the gallbladder wall.

A: The pouch-like organ which is present in the upper right region of the stomach is called the…

Q: Histological description of the major organs of digestion and its coats or layers. Explain in a long…

A: The digestive system consists of the parts of the body including GI tract, the liver, pancreas, and…

Q: Name three hormones of the gastrointestinal tract and explain how they assist in the coordination of…

A: The gastrointestinal tract includes structures from the mouth and to the anus. It forms a continuous…

Q: Bile exits the gallbladder in the hepatic duct common bile duct cystic duct hepatopancreatic duct

A: A tiny organ beneath the liver called  gallbladder is essential to the functioning of the digestive…

Q: Discuss the different sections of the small intestine and what is absorbed.

A: Small intestine refers to a part of the gastrointestinal tract that lies between the stomach and…

Q: Describe the role of the gallbladder.

A: The gall bladder is an organ that’s found in your abdomen. Its function is to store bile until it’s…

Q: Draw and label the salivary glands of the oral cavity (Netter's).

A: Introduction Salivary glands produce saliva, which aids digestion, keeps our mouth moist, and…

Q: Name this layer of the stomach wall

A: The stomach is the most distended part of the alimentary canal(GIT). It is J shaped organ that…

Q: Identify the structures numbered 7–10 on the X-ray of the lower GI tract, shown in Figure

A: The large intestines consists of the  cecum, the ascending colon, the transverse colon, the…

Q: Sketch a small area of the lining of the small intestine. Label intestinal glands, lacteal,…

A: Small intestine is the longest part of the gastro-intestinal tract. It is divided into three main…

Q: Layers of gallbladder: mucosa(inner layer of epithelium and loose connective tissue) a muscular…

A: Histology is the study of minute structures in the tissues. The organs involved in digestive process…

Q: Name a structure that is located posterior and inferior to the liver.

A: The liver is a large organ almost making up to 2% of the entire body weight. It is found in…

Q: Describe the inner lining of the stomach.

A: Stomach is a muscular organ in the gastrointestinal tract. It performs a chemical breakdown of food…

Q: Name the three portions of the small intestine.

A: The gastrointestinal tract that follows the stomach consist of the small intestine, which is in turn…

Q: Major and Accessory Organs of digestive system, put the Locations and Functions in a tabular form

A: Digestive system: It is the process of converting complex food materials to simple and absorbable…

Q: numerate the three anatomic and physiologic constrictions of the esophagus. B. Enumerate the cells…

A: Esophageal constriction is the narrowing of the oesophageal wall. When the constriction occurs it…

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: A. Enumerate the 3 salivary glands and differentiate in terms of the types of secretion and…

A: The salivary glands are present in the buccal cavity. They secrete saliva which is a transparent…