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What is the function of the Longitudinal muscles in the GI tract?
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∙ 14y ago
The circular muscle layer prevents food from traveling backward and the longitudinal layer shortens the tract.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 14y agoThe movement of "food" through the GI tract is accomplished by the longitudinal muscles in a special type of movement called peristalsis.
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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 does movement mean in reference to digestion?
the physical propulsion of food through the gastrointestinal tract (GI tract)
What Region of GI tract with no digestive or absorptive function?
the oesophegus
Among the GI tract organs which has the strongest muscles?
AKG-V-C
What are the mixing waves in digestive system?
These waves of in the smooth muscles in the GI tract are call peristalsis.
What describes nutrition that by passes the GI tract?
Describes nutrition that bypasses the GI tract
What actions are controlled by smooth muscles?
Any action that is not voluntary, ie: stomach, intestines, peristalsis (the movement of food through 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 the circular muscle that acts as a valve opening and closing to allow the gastric contents to move throughout the GI tract.?
Circular muscles are called sphincters, there are many different sphincter muscles in the human body.
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
