Which organ in the digestive system is the main absorptive site where digested end particles are uptaken into the blood stream? A Pancreas B) Stomach C) Large intestine Small intestine

Q: Regional movements that occur in the small intestine and function to churn and fragment the…

A: Small intestine due to its structure to move the substances there is a specific movement which also…

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

A: The digestive system is one of the major organ systems of the human body. The digestive system is…

Q: Where are each of our macronutrients (carbohydrates, proteins and fats) chemically digested? Where…

A: Introduction :  The process of digestion is the breaking down of complex food components into…

Q: The esophagus is made up of four basic layers. Arrange them in order from the lumen outward. a)…

A: Esophagus consists of 4 layers.

Q: A patient with a history of peptic ulcer disease (PUD) is prescribed omeprazole (Prilosec). The…

A: Peptic ulcer disease (PUD) is the development of open sores or ulcers in the stomach lining (gastric…

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: From beginning to end, what is the correct order of places where food goes through on its way…

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

Q: A9) The ________phase of stomach function involves the nervous system detecting food in the…

A: Digestion is the process by which complex food substances are converted into simple absorbable…

Q: All of the following are functions of the liver except: 1) converting excess glucose to glycogen. 2)…

A: Liver is the largest gland in your body. It has many functions. The smallest and functional cells…

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: What are the phases of digestion? Briefly describe each phase.

A: Digestion is the process of breakdown of large insoluble food molecules into small water-soluble…

Q: 87. A 38-year-old man has impaired bile acid reabsorption resulting from multiple bowel resections…

A: Introduction: Hepatocytes create bile, which is then changed by the cholangiocytes that line the…

Q: A 30-year-old man is taking simethicone for excessive flatus associated with diverticulitis. During…

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Q: Which of the following increase the surface area of the GI tract for an increased absorptive…

A: The small intestine is the longer one. It is around 6 m long and is partitioned into three parts:…

Q: correct function 1)Mouth 2)Esophagus 3)Stomach 4)Pancreas 5)Liver 6)Gallbladder 7)Small intestines…

A: Digestive system consists of alimentary canal which is a long tract starting from mouth and ending…

Q: Which of the following cells in the stomach produces pepsinogen? a) Main cells b) Neck cells c)…

A: Main cells or chief cells are present in the stomach which produces pepsinogen, a zymogen of pepsin…

Q: Throughout its length, the alimentary tract is composed of the same four tissue layers; the details…

A: This layer is sandwiched in-between layers of muscle submucosa. This layer may be composed of…

Q: The esophagus differs from the rest of the gastrointestinal tract because it ... a) ... has smooth…

A: Option D i.e. esophagus has striated muscles in the upper part and smooth muscles in the lower part…

Q: A5) The chief cells of the stomach secrete _______. Group of answer choices Pepsinogen Gastrin HCl…

A: Stomach is a muscular organ located in the upper part of abdomen. It secretes acid and enzymes that…

Q: The venous drainage of the small intestine is through the: A) Duodenal- jejunal vein B) Inferior…

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Q: Gastric-bypass) result in much more quickly - it is

A: Gastric bypass is a procedure that helps in reducing weight by changing how our stomach and small…

Q: One tube has (saliva + potato chips), the second tube contains (boiled + potato chips), and the…

A: This scenario based on the breakdown of carbohydrates. When we eat carbohydrates our body breakdown…

Q: Why does digestion need regulation and how is it achieved?

A: The process of breaking down complex dietary ingredients into more absorbable, simpler forms that…

Q: Label the digestive system structures in the following figure.

A: Digestive system is a long tube that starts from mouth and ends into an opening called anus. Mouth…