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

Q: What are the organs of the alimentary canal?

A: The alimentary canal, also known as the digestive tract, is a continuous tube that extends from the…

Q: In what ways is the surface area of the gastrointestinal tract itself increased? How does this aid…

A: Gastrointestinal tract include mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, and…

Q: What controls gastric juice secretion?

A: The combination of hydrochloric acid, pepsin, and lipase form the gastric juice. The inactivation of…

Q: What is the structure in the lower gastrointestinal tract that is not part of the digestion?

A: Digestion is the breakdown of mechanical and chemical food into smaller. In the digestive tract,…

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: What are all the alimentary organs in the body.

A: Alimentary organs are crucial components of the digestive system, responsible for the breakdown and…

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: Describe the structure and function of the salivary glands, their ?respective ducts, and the…

A: The human body is a product of different chemical reactions and processes. Enzymes are substances,…

Q: Describe the wall of the alimentary canal.

A: The four main steps in the digestion process are  ingestion, the mechanical and chemical breakdown…

Q: Explain how the contents of the alimentary canal are mixed and moved.

A: The gastrointestinal tract is also called the alimentary canal or digestive tract. The alimentary…

Q: Draw a labeled diagram of human alimentary canal & Describe its different parts.

A: The human digestive system is called an alimentary canal.

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

A: Introduction: The digestive system comprises the digestive tract, also referred to as the alimentary…

Q: Digestion begins in ............ and ends in ...........

A: Digestion is the process by which food is broken down into smaller molecules that can be absorbed by…

Q: How does the muscularis of the large intestine diff er from that of the rest of the gastrointestinal…

A: The muscularis of the large intestine differ from the rest of the GI tract because: Muscularis of…

Q: Do the intrinsic enteric neurons and extrinsic afferent nerves innervate the gastrointestinal tract…

A: The network of nerves, neurons, and neurotransmitters that make up the enteric nervous system…

Q: Describe the tissue composition and general function of each of the four layers of the alimentary…

A: The alimentary canal, referred to as a tubular structure, begins at the mouth and terminates at the…

Q: . In what tunics of the digestive tract are the submucosaland myenteric plexuses found? What are…

A: The digestive tract is an organ system of the body comprises of various organs responsible for…

Q: What is the substanceproduced in the liver that actsin the small intestine duringdigestion? How does…

A: Digestion is a catabolic process that involves breakdown of complex food substances into simpler…

Q: How does the mucosa of the large intestine differ fromthat of the small intestine? How does the…

A: Assemblage of organs through which the food is broken down and converted into energy is called as…

Q: Why doesn’t the high concentration of H1 in the stomach lumen destroy the lining of the stomach…

A: The Stomach has digestive juices and HCl in the lumen of the stomach. The Hydrochloric acid  helps…

Q: Protein digestion in the stomach results primarily from secretions released by: (a) hepatocytes. (b)…

A: The process of protein digestion occurs in the stomach and duodenum. Pepsin secreted by the stomach…

Q: Identify four (4) structures of the digestive system wih primarly function of each one?

A: We can say that The digestive system is the very important organ system of the body that helps in…

Q: Explain what the structure of the intestinal mucosa is made up of

A: The intestinal mucosa is the innermost layer of the intestinal wall, and it plays a crucial role in…

Q: Name the three phases of gastric secretion

A: The digestive juices are secreted only when these are required, and in proper amount. Their release…

Q: How is the structure of the small intestine better adapted for absorption than that of the large…

A: Intestines are long tubes that connect the stomach to the anus. Their main function is digestion,…

Q: Which is the largest digestive gland present in human body ? What are the names and function of its…

A: The liver is the largest solid organ of the body that weighs about 3 pounds in adult. It is located…

Q: Which type of joint is the most movable?a. sutures c. symphyses e. gomphosesb. syndesmoses d.…

A: A joint is particularly defined as a connection or link between two bones in the skeletal system of…

Q: Distinguish the overall structure of a gastrovascular cavity from that of an alimentary canal

A: Digestion is the process of conversion of larger molecules into smaller and simpler molecules, which…

Q: Explain how the stomach is protected from selfdigestionand why this is necessary.

A: Stomach is the widest part of the alimentary canal which is about 30 cm long and 15 cm wide.  It is…

Q: Along the alimentary canal where are the places absorption occurs?

A: The elementary canal is a continuous passage starting from mouth and ending at anus , which…

Q: The stomach ...  (A) contains goblet cells that prouce mucus  (B) contains parietal cells to…

A: The stomach is the organ that is a part of the digestive system. It helps in the process of…