Principles of Anatomy and Physiology
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Author: Gerard J. Tortora
Publisher: WILEY
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Chapter 24, Problem 19CP
Summary Introduction
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Whether peristalsis “pushes” or “pulls” the food along the gastrointestinal (GI) tract.
Introduction:
Peristalsis is a coordinated contraction as well as relaxations of the muscularis muscles to move food along the digestive tract. Peristalsis movement occurs in tubular structures like the uterine tubes also.
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Principles of Anatomy and Physiology
Ch. 24 - Which components of the digestive system are GI...Ch. 24 - 2. Which organs of the digestive system come in...Ch. 24 - Which kinds of food molecules undergo chemical...Ch. 24 - Prob. 4CPCh. 24 - 5. Name the four layers of the gastrointestinal...Ch. 24 - Prob. 6CPCh. 24 - Prob. 7CPCh. 24 - Prob. 8CPCh. 24 - Prob. 9CPCh. 24 - Prob. 10CP
Ch. 24 - How are the major salivary glands distinguished on...Ch. 24 - Prob. 12CPCh. 24 - What functions do incisors, cuspids, premolars,...Ch. 24 - To which two organ systems does the pharynx...Ch. 24 - Prob. 15CPCh. 24 - Prob. 16CPCh. 24 - Prob. 17CPCh. 24 - Prob. 18CPCh. 24 - Prob. 19CPCh. 24 - 20. Compare the epithelium of the esophagus with...Ch. 24 - Prob. 21CPCh. 24 - Prob. 22CPCh. 24 - What are the functions of gastric lipase and...Ch. 24 - Prob. 24CPCh. 24 - Prob. 25CPCh. 24 - Prob. 26CPCh. 24 - Prob. 27CPCh. 24 - Prob. 28CPCh. 24 - Prob. 29CPCh. 24 - Prob. 30CPCh. 24 - Describe the major functions of the liver and...Ch. 24 - 32. List the regions of the small intestine and...Ch. 24 - Prob. 33CPCh. 24 - Describe the types of movement that occur in the...Ch. 24 - Prob. 35CPCh. 24 - What is the difference between digestion and...Ch. 24 - By what routes do absorbed nutrients reach the...Ch. 24 - 38. Describe the absorption of electrolytes,...Ch. 24 - What are the major regions of the large intestine?Ch. 24 - Prob. 40CPCh. 24 - 41. Describe the mechanical movements that occur...Ch. 24 - What is defecation, and how does it occur?Ch. 24 - Prob. 43CPCh. 24 - What is the purpose of the cephalic phase of...Ch. 24 - Prob. 45CPCh. 24 - 46. Outline the steps of the enterogastric...Ch. 24 - Prob. 47CPCh. 24 - Prob. 48CPCh. 24 - 49. What are the general effects of aging on the...
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