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How are proximal convoluted tubule cells similar to enterocytes of the small intestine?
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∙ 14y ago
They both act as to absorb water, salts, urea, vitamins and phosphates.
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Size shape color of the small intestine?
The pancreas looks similar to one arm of a starfish.
What is the wildest division of the large intestine?
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Is raffinose very sweet tasting?
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What is the difference between cuboidal and columnar?
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How does the structure of the mitochondria increase the amount of adenosine triphosphate produced?
The inner mitochondrial membrane is folded and convoluted similar to the cerebral cortex of the brain. The electron transport chain (ETC) is located on the inner membrane, so by folding it back upon itself, more surface area is available. The ETC produces ATP by oxidative phosphorylation and is the greatest producer of ATP in cell respiration.
What is proximal sigmoid?
The proximal sigmoid is part of the digestive system. It is the section of the colon before the rectum begins. Sigmoid means to be similar to an S shape.
What is kishke?
stuffed intestine, similar to haggis & blood pudding
How is a earthworms anatomy similar to a human anatomy?
the digestive system is similar... both have a mouth, stomach and intestine
How did Maurice and Robin Gibb die?
Maurice died from a twisted intestine. Robin died from complications arising form a blocked intestine similar to his brothers.
Increases the surface area of the small intestine?
The "villi" of the intestines increase the surface area dramatically. Each villus is basically a loop of the intestine wall. The polyps that are often found in the large intestine exhibit similar structure.
What is the difference between constipation and diverticulitis?
Diverticulitis is an inflammation of the large intestine or colon. Diverticulosis is a condition that has similar symptoms but there is no inflammation.
What is the medical meaning for intussusception?
An intussusception is a medical condition in which a part of the intestine has invaginated into another section of intestine, similar to the way in which the parts of a collapsible telescope slide into one another
How do you spell beauracy?
The likely word is "bureaucracy" (the officious, convoluted operation of governments).
What is the first portion of the large intestine called?
The s-shaped portion of the large intestine is called the sigmoid colon. Sigmoid comprises two parts: sigma(the Greek letter S) and the suffix -oid (which means like or similar to). Thus, sigmoid means similar to an S.
Size shape color of the small intestine?
The pancreas looks similar to one arm of a starfish.
How long is a koala?
A koala's intestine is 2 metres in length. What is particularly long is the caecum, a part similar to e human appendi , whicis makes up about 29% of the total intestine length.
How long are dolphins intestines?
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