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Author: Sylvia Mader, Michael Windelspecht
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 34.2, Problem 3CYP
Explain how the stomach, small intestine, andlarge intestineare each adapted to perform their particular functions.
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- Which stament is incorrect about the stomach? A- the stomach stretches to increase food storgae capacity. when empty, its mucosa and submucosa layers wrinkle, producing gastric rugae B- The stomach is divided into 4 regions, including the cardiac region (which connects to the heart), the fundic region (a dome-shaped superior portion) the body (largest portion of stomach), and the pyloric region (which connects to the duodenum) C- the mucosa layer produces a thick alkaline mucus that is essential to protect the stomach from acidic gastric juice D- The plyoric sphincter only relsease 3 ML of chyme into the duodenum at a time, in order to allow the small intestine to fully nutralize the stomach acid and chemically digest nutrients.arrow_forwardexplain how the small intestine absorbs nutrients, and how its structure facilitates nutrient absorption?arrow_forwardDetail why the regulation of digestive secretions isimportant to the overall process of digestion. Describewhat could occur without regulation.arrow_forward
- Describe the mechanisms of digestion and absorption ofcarbohydrates, proteins, and fats in vertebrates, and explain theimportance of enzymes in some of these processes.arrow_forwardwhich anatomical modification slows the movement of chyme through the small intestine? Microvilli, circular folds, villiarrow_forwardPig Mouth Teeth Esophagus Stomach Small intestine Large intestine Anus Which of the structures listed above are associated with ingestion? Which of the structures listed above are associated with digestion? Which of the structures listed above are associated with the absorption of nutrients?arrow_forward
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