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What is the innermost tunic?
tunica intima
Epithelium lamina propria and muscularis mucosae are levels of which layer of the GI tract?
The epithelium, lamina propria, and muscularis mucosae are levels of the mucosa, which is the innermost layer of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. The mucosa is responsible for absorption and secretion.
What describes nutrition that by passes the GI tract?
Describes nutrition that bypasses the GI tract
What is the strongest muscle in the GI tract organ?
The stomach has the thickest walls and the strongest muscle in all the GI tract organs. : )
What is a part of the large intestine?
The GI (Gastrointestinal) tract or the Digestive Tract
Where does the GI tract end?
The anus
What is another name for gastrointestinal tract?
GI tract, GIT, digestive tract, digestion tract, alimentary canal
What does movement mean in reference to digestion?
the physical propulsion of food through the gastrointestinal tract (GI tract)
The function of the projections of the mucosa of the GI tract is to?
The function of the projections of the mucosa of the GI tract is secretions and absorption. Digestion is also aided by these projections.
What system is the Large intestine a part of?
The GI (Gastrointestinal) tract or the Digestive Tract
What do bicarbonates do in the GI tract?
Neutralize acids.
Entero is the combining from for what GI organ?
"Entro" refers to the gastrointestinal tract. Enteritis, for example, is inflammation of some portion of the GI tract. Ileitis, inflammation of the ileum, would be a type of enteritis. An enteropathy would be a condition/ pathology of the GI tract which does not include enteritis/ inflammation.
