What is the substanceproduced in the liver that actsin the small intestine duringdigestion? How does thatsubstance act in the digestiveprocess?

Q: . What two digestive enzymes occur in the saliva? Whyis one of these more active in the stomach than…

A: Enzymes are the catalysts which helps in proceeding the reactions.  Digestive enzymes are the…

Q: What is the approximatepH of the salivary secretion?Is it an acid or basic fluid?What are the main…

A: Saliva refers to the secretion of salivary glands. It is an extracellular fluid that contains mostly…

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: What are the active glands of digestion by ruminants and that of nonruminants?

A: Secretory glands present in the digestive system or the alimentary canal helps in the digestion of…

Q: What are the major anatomical differences between the small and large intestines?

A: The intestine is the muscular tube that runs from the lower end of the stomach to the anus. It is…

Q: What is a gastrointestinal reflex pathway?

A: The gastrointestinal tract is the pipe that goes from the mouth to the stomach, and then to the…

Q: What is the diff erence between digestion and absorption? How are the end products of carbohydrate,…

A: The chemical degradation of the ingested food into absorbable molecules is digestion. Absorption…

Q: Concerning extracellulardigestion what is meant bychemical digestion?

A: Digestion is a very important mechanism that occurs in organisms. It helps to digest large molecules…

Q: How is it produced andwhat is the function ofcholecystokin in the digestiveprocess?

A: Cholecystokinin is a type of peptide hormone that is involved in the gastrointestinal system. It is…

Q: What is the lining in the large intestine composed of?

A: The digestive tract's terminal organ that functions majorly in absorption is termed the colon or…

Q: How would damage to the villi of the small intestine result in malnourishment?

A: The human digestive framework comprises of the gastrointestinal lot in addition to the embellishment…

Q: Where along the GI tract is the muscularis composed of skeletal muscle? Is control of this skeletal…

A: The muscularis externa is a layer of muscle also called muscularis. In the mouth and pharynx region…

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: What are the three anatomic structures that increase the surface area of the small intestine?…

A: The small intestine is the gastrointestinal tract organ where the maximum amount of absorption of…

Q: What is the adnexal organof the digestive system inwhich bile is stored? Howdoes this organ react to…

A: The digestive system is the organ system that breaks down food into smaller molecules that are…

Q: What are the different types of cells in the the stomach, and what does each one secrete?

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Q: Distension of the stomach and duodenal walls have different effects on stomach secretory activity.…

A: Distension in anatomy is referred to as the condition of being distended and enlarged from internal…

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: How does motility of the small intestine differ during fasting and during eating?

A: The human digestive framework comprises of the gastrointestinal tract in addition to the extra…

Q: What modification of the stomach muscularis externa allows it to mechanically digest food

A: The Muscular layer ( muscularis externa) is an area of muscle in numerous organs in the vertebrate…

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: What are the important roles of saliva in a ruminant’s digestion process? What are the components of…

A: Ruminant animals are grazing animals like camels, cows, etc. with a unique digestive system. They…

Q: What are the major tunics of the digestive tract wall, listedfrom inside to outside?

A: The long continuous tube that is the digestive tract is about 9 meters in length. It opens to the…

Q: What specific movements and reflexes propel materialthrough the large intestine?

A: The large intestine, which is also referred to as the colon, is the digestive tract's terminal organ…

Q: What are the five types of secretory cells in the stomach, andwhat does each secrete?

A: Secretory cells are referred to as cells present in the body and principally responsible for…

Q: Which type of chemicalreaction is the breaking ofmacromolecules into smallerones that occurs in…

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

Q: Describe the contributions of the accessory digestive organs ( Pancreas, Liver, Gallbladder, Fat…

A: Introduction The gastrointestinal tract, as well as the digestive organs, comprise the human…

Q: Shortly yet thorougly explain the difference between digestion and absorption

A: Answer: DIGESTIVE SYSTEM = This is the process of conversion of complex food substances into small…

Q: What is the function of each structure in the portal triad of thehepatic lobule, and how do they…

A: The liver is located in the upper right-hand portion of the abdominal cavity, beneath the diaphragm,…

Q: How different areintracellular and extracellulardigestion? What is theevolutionary advantage…

A: Digestion is a process through which the raw food that we eat is digested with the help of enzymes…

Q: How do segmental and propulsive movements influence the digestive and absorptive functions of the…

A: The gastrointestinal (GI) tract experiences both peristalsis and segmentation movements. Peristalsis…

Q: Out of all of the gastric glands in stomach: which ones are secreting hydrochloric acids, which ones…

A: Glands that are tube-like, branched structures present at the inner lining of the stomach are known…

Q: What digestive functions occur in the stomach? In thesmall intestine?

A: The alimentary canal, liver, and pancreas together form the digestive system. The digestive system…

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: 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…

Q: What stimulates CCK release and what are its effects on the digestive process?

A: The human digestive system is responsible for conversion of complex molecules such as proteins and…

Q: Describe the overall neural and chemical regulation ofthe digestive system.

A: The enteric nervous system (ENS)- It is a division of the peripheral nervous system. It is present…

Q: Which reflexes inhibit intestinal motility? Which promote it?

A: Reflexes are involuntary actions to certain stimuli. The intestinal reflexes are used for the…