Which of the following is not affiliated with or a part of the large intestine:_____   A. appendix   B. caecum   C. duodenum   D. rectum

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A: Although the stomach is normally thought of as the major player in the digestive process, the bulk…

Q: Which of these structures increase the mucosal surface of the smallintestine?a. circular folds d.…

A: The complex food materials ingested by an individual are broken down into simpler substances and are…

Q: There are two different kinds of secretions associated with the digestive system that needs to be…

A: The following  are the gastrointestinal hormones which are responsible  for control of the digestive…

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A: The large intestine is very important part of our digestive system. It directly do not involved in…

Q: The most commonly occurring small intestinal obstruction is: a. volvulus. b. diverticulosis. c.…

A: Mechanical or functional obstruction of the intestines that prevents the normal passage of digestive…

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Q: Which of the following segments of the large intestine are not retroperitoneal: a. ascending colon a…

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A: The esophagus is defined as a muscular tube responsible for connecting the pharynx and the stomach.…

Q: The epigastric is _________ the stomach, where the hypogastic region is _____

A: The stomach is a sac-shaped organ that is located between the esophagus and the small intestine. The…

Q: Which of these glands does not secrete saliva into the oral cavity?a. submandibular gland c.…

A: Saliva is the fluid secreted by the acinar cells of the salivary glands into the oral cavity. This…

Q: Select the letter of the choice that best completes the statement. The accessory organs of the…

A: Digestion is the process, by which the larger food particles are broken down into smaller absorbable…

Q: Select the letter of the choice that best completes the statement. The lining of the abdominal…

A: A large body cavity that lies below the thoracic cavity and above the pelvic cavity is called the…

Q: Chyme arriving in the small intestine would stimulate the beginning of the _________________ phase…

A: There are three digestive phases: The first phase of ingestion is called as cephalic phase.…

Q: ______ is a term used to describe abnormal gut function  a. Functional bowel disorder b.…

A: Option a i.e. Functional bowel syndrome is a term used to describe abnormal gut function. Functional…

Q: Choose all possible correct answers. Peristalsis in the small intestine is increased by which of the…

A: Peristalsis is the coordinated contraction and relaxation of smooth muscle that propels matter…

Q: The hormones insulin and glucagon help regulate blood glucose levels and are secreted by thea.…

A: For proper functioning of nervous system and all the necessary processes, there is a need to…

Q: Mucosae exist in all of the following anatomical locations except _____. a. lactating breasts b.…

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Q: Pancreatic juice, bile, hydrochloric acid, and saliva are used for mechanical digestion? A. True B.…

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Q: organs will secrete digestive enzymes into the Duodenum, EXCEPT

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Q: Which of the following nutrients are digested within the small intestine? a. proteins b. lipids c.…

A: The process of breakdown of large food molecules into smaller molecules so that they can be digested…

Q: A. Mucous cells B. Chief cells C. Parietal cells D. Gastrin cells E. Absorptive cells O O O O O

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A: Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis of Jane both are gastrointestinal tract inflammation.…

Q: All of the following are functions of the liver except the a. release of insulin. b. formation of…

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Q: Select the letter of the choice that best completes the statement. The process of changing complex…

A: Food is the basic requirement of all living beings which are present on earth. Food provides energy…

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

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Q: The pyloric sphincter connects the: a. Esophagus and stomach b. Stomach and small intestine c.…

A: Pyloric sphincter is a ring of smooth muscle. It opens and closes to control the passage of…

Q: Which of the following structures is found in this right border of the mesenteric structure? 1.…

A: The digestive system comprises the organs that help in digesting the food, absorption of nutrients…

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Q: During gastric emptying chyme is released into the duedenum through the ? a. esophegeal hiatus  b.…

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Q: Select the letter of the choice that best completes the statement. The walls of the digestive tube…

A: The breakdown of food into smaller molecules is known as digestion and this function is performed…

Q: This process ensures that all contents of the small intestine come in contact with villi. A.…

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Q: Which one of the following cells secrete enzymes that help digestion in the GI tract? a. Alpha cells…

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