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The what is a muscular structure at the anterior end of the digestive tract?
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I will take a guess at this question. I think it is the Cardiac Sphincter.
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What is the posterior opening of the digestive tract in a fetal pig?
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Muscular contractions of digestive tract?
this is called Peristalsis
What are the outpockets of an anterior digestive tract that may develop into respiratory structures?
pharyngeal pouches
What are muscular movements along digestive tract?
Peristalsis. This process moves ingesta along the digestive tract.
What type of muscular contraction breaks foods into sections in the intestine?
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Rhythm like movement of the muscle in the walls of the GI tract?
The rhythmic muscular contractions of the digestive system are called peristalsis.
What is muscular waves that move materials along the digestive tract?
Peristalsis. The process of peristalsis begins in the esophagus when a bolus of food is swallowed.
What part of the brain assists the digestive system by moving food through the digestive tract?
The brain controls many hormonal and muscular processes of the digestive system. The digestive system, in turn, provides the brain with nutrients needed for its functions.
What is the muscle action that mixes chyme with digestive juices while another muscular action that moves food through the digestive system?
The muscle action that mixes chyme with digestive juices throughout the digestive system is called Peristalsis. Peristalsis are wave-like of contractions and expansions of muscles. The muscles help to move the bolus (food) through the digestive tract. Peristalsis are located all over the digestive tract.
What is epoglotis?
it is a cartilagenous structure which prevents entry of materials from digestive tract from respiratory tract.When we open mouth it close.
What is the last part of the digestive tract?
The anus is the last part of the digestive tract.
How does the muscularis layer of the esophagus differ from the rest of the digestive tract?
Within the stomach and intestines, there are three layers of muscular tissue. These need to withstand high pressures and force the food material through the digestive system. In the esophagus the muscular layer is much thinner. It is also smoother in the esophagus.
