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

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

A: Cell is an elemental structure in which various cellular activites takes place. It contain numerous…

Q: Which of the following is true for disorders of the GI tract? heartburn is a burning, often painful,…

A: The mouth, pharynx (throat), oesophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, rectum, and anus…

Q: Describe the layers of the GI tract walls and the peritoneum

A: GI tract is a gastrointestinal tract which is also known as the digestive tract. It is a hollow…

Q: What is unusual about the upper part of the GI tract?

A: Introduction: Digestion alludes to the breakdown of food into smaller pieces that can be retained in…

Q: Describe the organs of the GI tract including the four accessory organs

A: Answer: Introduction: The role of the digestive system in human body is 'breakdown down of foods,…

Q: The esophagus is made up of four basic layers. Arrange them in order from the lumen outward. a)…

A: Esophagus consists of 4 layers.

Q: While there are numerous structural similarities among the major histological tissues of alimentary…

A: Histology is a branch of anatomy that deals with the microscopic anatomy of cells and tissue. It…

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: 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: What are the major characteristics of the layers (mucosa, submucosa, muscularis externa and…

A: The gastrointestinal (GI) tract is a complex system that plays a crucial role in the digestion and…

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

A: The digestive system is made up of the hollow organs, i.e., the mouth, esophagus, stomach, small…

Q: The accessory organs are not part of the tract but secrete substances into it via connecting ducts.…

A: Digestive system helps in breaking down the food we eat into simpler substances so that it can be…

Q: Identify the layers of the wall of the digestive tract?

A: The long tube-like structure that opens at the mouth and ends at the anus, forms nearly 9 meters in…

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 structures compose the GI tract?

A: The gastrointestinal tract or  GI tract is a sequel of hollow organs united in a long, curling tube…

Q: How do the tunics of the esophagus differ from the “default” tunic pattern in both the mucosa and…

A: The gastrointestinal tract (GI) is the continuous structure formed between the mouth and the anus.…

Q: The inflammatory bowel disease ulcerative colitis is thought to be a result of a breakdown of the…

A: Crohn's disease and Ulcerative colitis are two idiopathic bowel diseases , these diseases primarily…

Q: describe in detail four basic digestion processes as they occur in the oral cavity

A: Digestion is the process by which food is broken down into simple chemical substances that can be…

Q: What is the role of named enzymes in the GI tract?

A: Disclaimer: - According to Bartleby guidelines only the 1st question can be answered. Please repost…

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

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

Q: Bleeding can occur from any part of the GI tract.  Describe a possible cause of bleeding in the…

A: The GI tract is the gastrointestinal tract which comprises the oesophagus, stomach, small…

Q: Celiac disease causes inflammation of the small intestine that causes the villi to atrophy, so that…

A: Celiac disease is a autoimmune disorder and caused by a reaction of Gluten , a group of protein…

Q: What covers the surface of the GI tract to increase surface area, absorption and motility?

A: The human body is a well built machine in which all the organs coordinate together to make it work.…

Q: Which of the following types of movement is responsible for the mixing of food in the GI tract?…

A: Since, you have given more number of questions. Only the first question has been answered. If you…

Q: What organs are considered part of the lower GI tract?

A: The digestive system is a vital body system that helps in consumption, breakdown, absorption, and…

Q: Throughout its length, the alimentary tract is composed of the same four tissue layers; the details…

A: This layer is sandwiched in-between layers of muscle submucosa. This layer may be composed of…

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: The lining of the GI tract is called the mucosa. True False

A: The gastrointestinal (GI) tract is a long, hollow tube that extends from the mouth to the anus. It…

Q: Which of the following digestive activities are performed in the oral cavity?

A: Answer: ORAL CAVITY = It is the entry of the alimentary canal from where we eat and push towards the…

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: Greater omentum                                   A.) Site where bile empties into small intestine…

A: 1. Greater omentum The greater omentum is a fold of the peritoneum (the lining of the abdominal…

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: What structures are considered part of the upper GI tract? How is the ingested material referred to…

A: The digestive system is made up of the gastrointestinal tract and accessory organs. Digestion is the…

Q: small intestinal regions is both retroperitoneal and the recipient of the pancreatic enzymes?

A: The small intestine is divided into three different regions namely duodenum, jejunum, and ileum. The…

Q: What are the four main tunics of the abdominal GI tract, andwhat is the “default” pattern in each…

A: Stomach is a saclike expansion of the digestive system, between the esophagus and the small…

Q: Why are there so many mucin-producing glands along thelength of the GI tract?

A: The digestive system involves the digestion, absorption, and assimilation of the food all through…

Q: A.) What major transition in cell types happens from the esophagus into the stomach? B.) How are…

A: A) Major Transition in Cell Types from the Esophagus into the Stomach:The major transition in cell…

Q: From what embryonic layer (ectoderm, mesoderm, or endoderm) are the hepatocytes of the liver and the…

A: Humans and several other animals are triploblastic, in that during embryological development, the…

Q: Why are there so many mucin-producing glands along the length of the GI tract?

A: Introduction: We know that the digestive system involves the digestion, absorption, and assimilation…