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The muscle located at the end of the esophagus that guards the stomach opening is the?
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The Lower Esophageal Sphincter.
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Where is pyloric sphincter located?
Pyloric sphincter is located at the base of the stomach and is the contracting ring of muscle which guards the entrance of the to small intestine.It keeps the stomach shut at the far end so that it has a chance to digest proteins, then it opens and allows the contents of the stomach, now called chyme, to pass through the pyloric sphincter and enter the small intestine; the first section is called the duodenum and it does the majority of digestion and some absorption.It controls the emptying of chyme into duodenum.
Can a human individual get fish pregnant with his semen?
No. Even if you tried to artificially inseminate a fish with human sperm, there are various biological guards to prevent this type of hybridization, foremost of which is the number of chromosomes in the male and female sex cells (gametes). If this chromosone count doesn't match, as it doesn't between human and fish,, the egg won'tbe fertilized.
What types of tissues makes up the outer covering and lines organs of animals?
epithelial
Surrounds all cells?
If you mean what surrounds the innards of the common cell, that depends on if the cell is from an animal or a plant. If from a plant, this cell will have a 'thick' cell wall, which guards the cell from damaging bacteria in some occasions, while still allowing the transferring of materials from the area nearby the cell and the cell. If from an animal, these cells are looser, with a thin cell membrane, still functioning in the same way as a cell wall, however less protective. If you mean what surrounds the outside of the cell as a whole, this depends on the situation and location of the cell in question. Improvement by profmafzal 1:Innards of common cell is meaningless! 2: Animal cell membrane does not function in the sameway as plant cell wall. 3:Extra cellular fluid is present out side cells. 4: Glycocalyx is also present out side many cells.
What is a cell analogy for a mall?
Nucleus could be customer service since it is like the "control center"Endoplasmic Reticulum can be the hallways of the mall since they are like "passageways"Cell wall could be security guards that surround the mall and "protect"Chloroplasts can be the food court since it "produces food for the cell"Lysosome can be the garbage cans since its the "garbage disposal of the cell"Vacuole can be the storage room for the janitors since it "stores" things
What is the sphincter that guards the entrance of the esophagus into the stomach?
The lower esophageal sphincter guards the entrance of the stomach from the esophagus.
The function of the epiglottis is to?
The epiglottis is what guards the entrance of the opening in the vocal folds. During the action of swallowing, it allows food to pass and go down the esophagus.
What is the purpose of the pylorous?
Pyloric sphincter is located at the base of the stomach and is the contracting ring of muscle which guards the entrance of the to small intestine.
What is Guards entrances and exits of digestive system mean?
If you're referring to sphincters "guarding" entrances and exits, it means that these specific muscles close the structure to prevent backflow of body fluid. Ex: there is a sphincter between the esophagus and the stomach that "guards" the entrance to prevent the very acidic gastric juice from entering the esophagus and damaging the lining. The muscles around the eye and mouth can also be considered sphincters.
Why is the epiglottis imporent?
The epiglottis guards the entrance of the glottis, the opening between the vocal folds and the entrance to the lungs.=It is normally pointed upward, but during swallowing, elevation of the hyoid bone draws the larynx upward; as a result, the epiglottis folds down to a more horizontal position. In this position it prevents food from going into the trachea and instead directs it to the esophagus, which is more posterior, into the stomach.=
Does the soft palate guards the entrance into the stomach?
no
Who are the 2 Russian guards in the opening of captain America civil war?
Working for Crossbones.
Who was the RSM Coldstream Guards opening car doors at Westminster Abbey for the Royal Wedding?
Not sure, The RSM Coldstream Guards is John Sheard but it might not have been him.
What structure guards the entrance to the trachea during swallowing?
That's the epiglottis. It blocks either the trachea or esophagus, depending on whether breathing or eating is happening.
What guards the opening between left atrium and left ventricle?
Aortic Semilunar Valve
What signs of unease are there in the opening lines of hamlet from act 1?
The opening lines start the play off like other plays, with an exposition. There are guards waiting for an impending attack while one of the guards fear that there is a ghost among them. The unease comes from the guard who is "sick at heart" (the ghost is making him nervous).
Why should you wear a rash guard?
Rash guards were initially developed for Surfers to protect the chest and stomach from a rash. This rash develops when the chest and stomach rub on the waxed surfboard. Rash Guards are now made with a coating to protect from the suns harmful UV rays. They are ideal because they are comfortable to wear and dry quickly.
