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What part of gastrointestinal tract has most bacteria?
duodenum
Bile enters the gastrointestinal tract at the?
Bile enters the gastrointestinal tract at the duodenum, the first part of the small intestine. It is released from the gallbladder and helps in the digestion of fats by emulsifying them.
What two structures in the gastrointestinal tract are connected by the pyloric sphincter?
Stomach and Duodenum
How long is the upper gastrointestinal tract?
The upper gastrointestinal tract is approximately 20 feet long and comprises the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum. It is responsible for digestion and the initial breakdown of food.
What is an upper GI exam?
a fluoroscopic examination (a type of x-ray imaging) of the upper gastrointestinal tract, including the esophagus, stomach, and upper small intestine (duodenum).
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
What system is the duodenum in?
The duodenum is part of the small intestine, and is a part of the digestive tract.
Is sorbitol absorbed by the gastrointestinal tract?
Sorbitol is poorly absorbed by the gastrointestinal tract as it has a low lipid solubility.
What is the purpose of replacing the duodenum during a pancreas transplantation?
Replacing the duodenum allows the pancreas to drain into the gastrointestinal system.
What is the abbreviation for gastrointestinal?
GIT. It stands for GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT in full.
How do the secretions produced by the accessory structures enter the gastrointestinal tract?
Secretions from the liver (bile and enzymes) will pass through the common hepatic duct and reaches the pancreatic duct. pancreatic juices from the pancreas will also flow to the pancreatic duct. both will be flowing to the duodenum through a small opening in the duodenum.
What are 3 parts of the small intestine?
The small intestine is the part of the gastrointestinal tract between the stomach and large intestine. The three parts that make up the small intestine are the duodenum, the jejunum, and ileum.
