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Are villi a part of the gastrointestinal tract?

"Villi" is a plural word, and villi are part of the human gastrointestinal tract: They are projections from the wall of the small intestine that increase its surface area for … (MORE)

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What are gastrointestinal losses?

Gastrointestinal losses refers to losing fluid, electrolytes, blood, protein or other substances through the stool.

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What color is gastrointestinal cancer?

I've done a lot of research into this. I'm not 110% sure but from what I've gathered gastrointestinal cancer can affect so many different parts of the body that you tend to ju… (MORE)

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What is the sequence of organs in the gastrointestinal tract?

The Organs in the Gastrointestinal System, in sequence, are the mouth, salivary glands, pharynx, and esophagus (Ingestion); followed by the stomach, small intestine, and large… (MORE)

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What are gastrointestinal spasms?

Gastrointestinal spasms, or G.I. spasms, are involuntary movements in the intestines. They can be caused by numerous things like exercise, the condition IBS, certain medic… (MORE)

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How is protein digested in our gastrointestinal system?

Protein is firstly broken in the stomach through Chloridric acid. In the small intestine, the protein is absorbed into the blood stream through the inner wall of the small int… (MORE)

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What are the major structures of the gastrointestinal system?

THE MUCOSA LINING is the most important component of the gastrointestinal tract. If healthy, it allows a safe environment for the functioning of all aspects, which may range f… (MORE)

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Is the liver part of the gastrointestinal tract?

The liver provides a very important function for the gastrointestinal tract as it breaks detoxifies chemicals and metabolizes drugs to be used by the body. It also creates… (MORE)

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Where bile enters the gastrointestinal tract?

Via the bile duct near the stomach end of the small intestine. Better answer, it enters the first part of the sm. intestine the Duodenum

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Is streptococcus a resident biota of the gastrointestinal tract?

It depends on the species. For example, Streptococcus bovis is usually found in the large bowel and it causes infectious endocarditis in people who have some diseases in that … (MORE)