Diaphragm Right lobe of liver 7 8. 9. 10 11 12 13 3 14 15 16 (b) Anterior view (b) • common bile duct • duodenal papilla • hepatopancreatk ampulla • pancreatic duct 19 20 17 18 Mucosa of duodenum 19 20 18 17 (C) Hepakopancreatic ampulla Left hepalic vein • caudate lobe • gallbladder • left lobe • quadrate lobe • right lobe Inferior vena cava 21 22 22 24 23 Hepatic portal voin Hopatic artéry 24 25 21 25 (d) Liver, poslerior view

Q: State the source and purpose of gastrin.

A: Hormones are chemical messengers that help in the growth and metabolism of the body. Hormones travel…

Q: Why might a person with inflammation of the gallbladder (cholecystitis) also develop inflammation of…

A: Inflammation can be defined as the first response of the immune system towards any infection or…

Q: Describe the structure and functions of the pancreas, liver, and gallbladder, and explain how their…

A: Gastrointestinal system is important for bringing in nutrients that are needed for the growth and…

Q: Explain the importance and give examples of the pancreatic secretions

A: The pancreas is located in the abdominal cavity, inferior to the stomach. It has both endocrine and…

Q: Explain the function of the esophagus.

A: Oesophagus is a 22 to 25 cm long narrow,muscular and tubular structure . It runs downward through…

Q: Describe the pathways of blood flow into, through, and out of the liver.

A: Liver is an essential organ in the body present near the stomach. Liver is involved in digestion,…

Q: Explain the working of a Gallbladder ?

A: Working of a Gallbladder :

Q: Outline the steps of the enterogastric reflex.

A: The enterogastric reflex can be defined as one of the three extrinsic reflexes of the…

Q: Discuss the structure and function of the gallbladder.

A: The gallbladder is a small pouch that sits just under the liver. The gallbladder stores bile…

Q: Describe the structure of the large intestine, including its regional specializations, and list its…

A: The body uses these two digestion methods to break down foods. Mechanical digestion refers to the…

Q: Describe the three tunics of the gallbladder wall.

A: The pouch-like organ which is present in the upper right region of the stomach is called the…

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 why activation of pancreatic enzymes is delayed until they reach the small intestine.

A: The pancreas is the small, leaf-shaped organ present below the stomach. Pancreatic cells release…

Q: What is the physiology of the pancreas? Give as much information and details as possible

A: The pancreas is an organ of the vertebrate digestive system and endocrine system. This is found in…

Q: Describe the histologic anatomy of the liver and pancreas.

A: Liver refers to a digestive organ found on the left portion of the body's cavity above the stomach…

Q: Describe the structure of the gastric glands and the functions of the types of cells they contain?

A: The stomach is one of the organs of the digestive tract and consists of gastric glands. The gastric…

Q: What ducts empty into the common bile duct? Discuss.

A: The liver, gallbladder & small intestine is basically interconnected by a number of meager tubes…

Q: Define portal triad

A: The liver  is a reddish-brown organ and is the second largest organ in the human body located in the…

Q: Describe the 3 phases of control of gastric gland activity.

A: The sensory system and endocrine framework work together in the stomach related framework to control…

Q: Describe the role of the gallbladder.

A: The gall bladder is an organ that’s found in your abdomen. Its function is to store bile until it’s…

Q: If gallstones have formed in the gallbladder, what consequence could they have on release of bile…

A: The gallbladder is the flat and empty organ of the digestive system which stores the bile in it. It…

Q: Define the pancreatic islet ?

A: The primary unit of life is the cell. Based on the number of cells an organism may be unicellular or…

Q: Describe the duct system connecting the pancreas to the duodenum.

A: The exocrine gland is an organ situated within the abdomen. It plays a necessary role in changing…

Q: Describe the locations of the major salivary glands.

A: A gland is a specialised bunch of cells which is endothelial in origin, and function to synthesise…

Q: Describe the major functions of the liver and gallbladder.

A: The liver is the largest gland of the body and it lies in the upper right side of the abdominal…

Q: Describe the effects of secretin and CCK on the bile ducts and gallbladder.

A: Several hormones are responsible for a variety of bodily processes. Secretin is a hormone that aids…

Q: List the secretions of the pancreas, liver, and gallbladder.

A: The digestive system is made up of the gastrointestinal tract and accessory organs. Digestion is the…

Q: Name a structure that is located posterior and inferior to the liver.

A: The liver is a large organ almost making up to 2% of the entire body weight. It is found in…

Q: Define hepatopancreatic ampulla

A: The pancreatic duct, also known as the Wirsung duct, is a duct that connects the pancreas to the…