Anatomy & Physiology (6th Edition)
6th Edition
ISBN: 9780134156415
Author: Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 22.7, Problem 27CYU
Summary Introduction
To review:
The functional difference between the pancreatic acini and islets.
Introduction:
The pancreas is one of the most important organs in the
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Chapter 22 Solutions
Anatomy & Physiology (6th Edition)
Ch. 22.1 - Name one organ of the alimentary canal found in...Ch. 22.1 - Prob. 2CYUCh. 22.1 - Prob. 3CYUCh. 22.2 - How does the location of the visceral peritoneum...Ch. 22.2 - Of the following organs, which is/are...Ch. 22.2 - Name the layers of the alimentary canal from the...Ch. 22.2 - What name is given to the venous portion of the...Ch. 22.2 - Prob. 8CYUCh. 22.3 - Prob. 9CYUCh. 22.3 - The term gut brain does not really mean there is a...
Ch. 22.3 - Jerry has been given a drug that inhibits...Ch. 22.4 - Which structure forms the roof of the mouth?Ch. 22.4 - Besides preparing food for swallowing, the tongue...Ch. 22.4 - Prob. 14CYUCh. 22.4 - Prob. 15CYUCh. 22.5 - To which two organ systems does the pharynx...Ch. 22.5 - How is the muscularis externa of the esophagus...Ch. 22.5 - What is the functional significance of the...Ch. 22.5 - What role does the tongue play in swallowing?Ch. 22.5 - How are the respiratory passages blocked during...Ch. 22.6 - Prob. 21CYUCh. 22.6 - Two substances secreted by cells of the gastric...Ch. 22.6 - Name the three phases of gastric secretion.Ch. 22.6 - How does the presence of food in the small...Ch. 22.7 - What is a portal triad?Ch. 22.7 - What is the importance of the enterohepatic...Ch. 22.7 - Prob. 27CYUCh. 22.7 - What is the makeup of the fluid in the pancreatic...Ch. 22.7 - Prob. 29CYUCh. 22.8 - Prob. 30CYUCh. 22.8 - What are brush border enzymes?Ch. 22.8 - Distension of the stomach and duodenal walls have...Ch. 22.8 - Prob. 33CYUCh. 22.8 - Prob. 34CYUCh. 22.9 - Name and briefly describe the types of motility...Ch. 22.9 - What is the result of stimulation of stretch...Ch. 22.9 - In what ways are enteric bacteria important to our...Ch. 22.10 - Prob. 38CYUCh. 22.10 - Prob. 39CYUCh. 22.11 - Prob. 40CYUCh. 22.11 - Prob. 41CYUCh. 22 - The peritoneal cavity (a) is the same thing as the...Ch. 22 - Prob. 2MCCh. 22 - Prob. 3MCCh. 22 - Carbohydrates are acted on by (a) peptidases,...Ch. 22 - The parasympathetic nervous system influences...Ch. 22 - The digestive juice product containing enzymes...Ch. 22 - Prob. 7MCCh. 22 - Someone has eaten a meal of buttered toast, cream,...Ch. 22 - The site of production of cholecystokinin is (a)...Ch. 22 - Prob. 10MCCh. 22 - The gallbladder (a) produces bile, (b) is attached...Ch. 22 - The sphincter between the stomach and duodenum is...Ch. 22 - The protein molecule will be digested by enzymes...Ch. 22 - The protein molecule must be digested before it...Ch. 22 - The products of protein digestion enter the...Ch. 22 - Before the blood carrying the products of protein...Ch. 22 - Having passed through the regulatory organ...Ch. 22 - Make a simple line drawing of the organs of the...Ch. 22 - Prob. 19SAQCh. 22 - Name the layers of the alimentary canal wall. Note...Ch. 22 - What is a mesentery? Mesocolon? Greater omentum?Ch. 22 - Prob. 22SAQCh. 22 - (a) Describe the boundaries of the oral cavity....Ch. 22 - Prob. 24SAQCh. 22 - Describe the two phases of swallowing, noting the...Ch. 22 - Describe the role of these cells found in gastric...Ch. 22 - Describe the regulation of the cephalic, gastric,...Ch. 22 - (a) What is the relationship between the cystic,...Ch. 22 - Prob. 29SAQCh. 22 - Indicate the function of the stellate macrophages...Ch. 22 - Prob. 31SAQCh. 22 - Prob. 32SAQCh. 22 - Prob. 1CCSCh. 22 - Remember Mr. Gutteman, the gentleman who was...
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