Which of the following is characteristic of the large intestine?  It:       is longer than the small intestine     has rugae     contains microvilii     exhibits external muscular bands called taenia coli

Q: which of the following initiates the peristalsis reflex loop? contraction of the inner circular…

A: Contraction of the inner circular muscle layer. Hence option (a) is correct

Q: Discuss the differences between the esophagus and the stomach to include the different layers of…

A: Introduction: Stomach is an organ of the human body that is muscular and is located on the upper…

Q: During the cephalic phase of gastric secretion.? secretin hormone inhibits parietal and chief cells.…

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

A: Introduction :- Chyme is a thick, semifluid mixture of partially digested food and gastric juice…

Q: The terminal/last portion of the small intestine is known as the:       jejunum     cardiac…

A: The small intestine is a part of the gastrointestinal tract where the absorption of nutrients and…

Q: Histology of the intestine 4 layers are mucosa, submucosa, muscularis, and serosa Describe the…

A: Epithelium lamina propriety Muscularis mucosae

Q: Why does the esophagus have 2 layers of smooth muscle

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Q: In a person suffering from heartburn, the gastroesophageal opening is weakened and stomach acid can…

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Q: O Simple columnar glandular epithelium

A: Answer :- structural component of the stomach mucou membrane will be most ensuring its protection…

Q: The presence of which of the following may be an indication ofcancer?a. constipationb. bilirubin in…

A: Cancer can be defined as it develops when the body's normal control mechanism will stop working.…

Q: serous

A: The digestive system involves the digestion of food from the mouth to the anus along the alimentary…

Q: Which region(s) of the alimentary canal possess villi? Why?

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Q: Which part of the large intestine attaches to theappendix?a. cecumb. ascending colonc. transverse…

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Q: libretext.org Structure Circular folds - Villi Brush border Intestinal gland Brunner's Gland 1.5 mm…

A: The small intestine is the region of the digestive tract where the majority of the digestive and…

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: Ileum Hepatic portal circulation Rugae Jejunum Sublingual glands Submandibular glands Villi O O O O…

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Q: Which of the following is NOT a lobe of the liver? O caudate O quadrate O left O pyloric

A: Digestive system is a part of body system which mainly deals with complex material in food stuff…

Q: Which structure/organ would be found deep to the parietal peritoneum serosa? Where is this serosa…

A: The serous membranes consist of two layers: the parietal serosa, which lines the walls of these…

Q: 13) Which of the below is true about a complete digestive system? Group of answer choices it has…

A: Given: True about a complete digestive system

Q: True or false  The oropharynx plays a role in mechanical digestion. The pharynx sends food to the…

A: The digestive system includes mechanical and chemical processes to break down ingested food material…

Q: portion of the stomach opens into the duodenum?

A: The stomach is a muscular "J" shaped bag or sac like structure, lying on the left side of the…

Q: The distal section of the small intestine is the ____.

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Q: Which of the following would be considered a primary role of the large intestine? O Increase the…

A: Large intestine has 3 primary functions :  Absorbing water and electrolytes  Producing and…

Q: Stomach 4x or  10x label lumen , simply columnar epithelium gastric pits mucosa layers , submucosa…

A: Introduction: Stomach is a J-shaped muscular, bag-like organ of the digestive system. It is located…

Q: which anatomical modification slows the movement of chyme through the small intestine? Microvilli,…

A: Chyme- partly digested food is present in gastric juice through small intestine it passes through…

Q: Which structure is highlighted? O large intestine o jejunum O stomach O paricreas

A: The Digestive System is the collection of organs and tissues that are in charge of food digestion,…

Q: Stomach Which foods are digested here ? Which nutrients are absorbed here ? Which cells make up the…

A: The stomach appears as a J-shaped organ that aids in the digestion of food. Stomach produces various…

Q: Most of the major vessels and nerves enter and leave the human liver via the * ( Solect] on the…

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Q: This membrane runs from the lesser curvature of the stomach to the liver.     greater mesentery…

A: The abdominal organs are supported by the peritoneum and it also serves as a conduit for their lymph…

Q: Identify the structure that best matches the function described. parotid esophageal glands sphincter…

A: Introduction :- The gallbladder is a tiny pouch located beneath the liver. Bile produced by the…

Q: 8. Tabulate the differences of the intestines as to: Location Length Lumen Function Distinct gross…

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Q: Watch this animation (http://openstaxcollege.org/l/stomach1) that depicts the structure of the…

A: Introduction: Rugae can be defined as the ridges present on the internal surface of the stomach.…

Q: Place the following digestive tract organs in the order through which ingested material passes.…

A: Digestive system in humans is comprised of the digestive tract and the accessory organs which help…

Q: The duodenum is important for Absorbing nutrient molecules produced by enzymes Releasing acid into…

A: Introduction: The duodenum is the first of three portions of the small intestine to absorb partially…