Describe the process of peristalsis and compare and contrast it to the processes of segmentation and Haustral churning.

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A: The digestive system consists of the gastrointestinal tract (GI tract), salivary glands, stomach,…

Q: breifly Describe carbohydrate digestion and absorption, beginning in the mouth.  What role does…

A: Digesting or metabolizing carbohydrates breaks ingredients down into sugars, which can be…

Q: peristalsis in the small intestine?

A: Two major patterns of gastrointestinal motility are peristalsis also known as propulsive movements…

Q: List the four basic processes of the digestive system and describe each.

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Q: Describe the type of intestinal motility found during and shortly after a meal and the type found…

A: Intestinal motility is organized in a way that nutrient is absorbed from ingested food and the organ…

Q: List the three most important ways to increase the intestinal surface without increasing the length…

A: The intestines are part of the digestive system. They help in the absorption of nutrients from the…

Q: Contrast the factors that cause constipation with those that produce diarrhea.

A: Constipation is the condition of difficulty in bowel movements. Diarrhea, on the other hand, is a…

Q: Explain the relationship between the structure and function of the various components of the…

A: Introduction: Digestion is when the complex food material is converted into simple absorbable forms.…

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: Why does it take hours for mass peristalsis to fill the rectum up after an individual voluntarily…

A: Digestion is a complex process which involves the breakdown of complex substances present in food…

Q: Match the following layer to their functions: 1. submucosa 2. serosa 3. lamina propria 4.…

A: Introduction  The gastrointestinal tract is a component of the human digestive system, along with…

Q: List and describe the four tunics (layers) that make up the gastrointestinal wall.

A: Digestive system is made up of gastro intestinal tract or alimentary canal with the accessory…

Q: Name the layers of the wall of the alimentary canal. Describe the tissue composition and the major…

A: The alimentary canal (or gastrointestinal tract) is a part of the digestive system by which the food…

Q: Explain why mechanical digestion is an important precursor to chemical digestion that enables…

A: Digestion is a catabolic process where food is broken down into smaller particles for absorption in…

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: Describe the surface structure (villi and microvilli) and the contribution that it makes.

A: Small intestine is one of the major organ responsible for the nutrition absorption. The mucosa wall…

Q: Some agents that cause diarrhea increase peristalsis of the intestine. Explain how medications that…

A: Peristalsis is the wave-like movement to conduct the movement of food through the digestive system.…

Q: List five types of cells that line the gastric pits of the stomach, the secretions of each of the…

A: Gastric glands are the small tubular glands present on the mucus layer of the stomach. They secrete…

Q: Identify the sites where these mechanical movements take place - these should be clearly labeled on…

A: The involuntary movements in the circular and longitudinal muscles of the digestive tract and…

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: Detail why the regulation of digestive secretions isimportant to the overall process of digestion.…

A: The digestive system involves the conversion of food into energy by various processes and organs. It…

Q: Describe the chemical digestion versus the mechanical digestion.

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Q: Define the term intraperitoneal. What abdominal digestive organ(s) are considered to be…

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Q: Explain why fatty stools result from the absence of bile or pancreatic juice.

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Q: Describe the parts of the large intestine. What are teniaecoli, haustra, and crypts?

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Q: List all of the sphincters in the gastrointestinal tract and indicate the location of each.

A: A sphincter is a circular muscle that usually keeps a natural body passage or orifice constricted…

Q: Name the layers of the digestive tract from superficial to deep.

A: The human digestive system consists of the gastrointestinal tract  along with the accessory organs…

Q: The process by which the products of digestion pass from the lumen of the   gastrointestinal tract…

A: The process of digestion involves the breaking of complex food particles into smaller ones so that…

Q: Define the four basic processes of the digestive system and discuss a specific example of each

A: The digestive system plays a major role in breaking down the food into small…

Q: Define the following terms: digestion absorption peristalsis bolus chyme

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Q: Explain the processing in the oral cavity that initiates carbohydrate digestion.

A: Saliva is a watery, normally frothy fluid created by certain creatures, including humans, in their…

Q: Describe the different forms of mechanical digestion in the oral cavity, stomach, and small…

A: The digestive system is also known as the gastrointestinal tract or the GI tract. It consists of…

Q: Explain why fatty stools result from the absence of bile or pancreatic juice.

A: Fats are composed of fatty acids and glycerol. The fatty acids are carboxylic acids with saturated…

Q: Name and briefly describe the types of motility that occur in the large intestine.

A: Large intestine is the final section of the gastrointestinal system and here water is reabsorbed,…

Q: Describe the processing of a bite of Big Mac by the digestive system beginning with ingestion and…

A: Introduction: Digestion is the process wherein the complex food material is converted into simple…

Q: Describe the phases that regulate motility and secretion in the stomach.

A: The stomach is a part of the alimentary canal that serves the function of secretion of enzymes and…

Stress

Stress is defined as the feeling of being overwhelmed or unable to cope with emotional or mental pressure. Any event or action that makes a person annoyed, furious, or nervous can trigger it. Chemical changes in the body caused by stress can cause blood pressure, blood sugar levels, and heart rate to rise.