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I am assuming you mean the small intestine as the large intestine only transports water. Nothing is needed it just uses pressure and sort of ssqueezes stuff through and also it is lined with villi which are small micro-structures and they make the surface area of the small intestine bigger and therefore it is easier for things to travel through it (:.
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∙ 15y ago
Fiber-rich foods, adequate hydration, regular physical activity, and maintaining a balanced diet can help keep food moving through the intestine smoothly. Additionally, a healthy gut flora with good bacteria can also support digestion and regular bowel movements.
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Moving food around in the organism?
The process of moving food around an organism is called digestion. This involves breaking down food into smaller molecules that can be absorbed and used by the body for energy and nutrients. In humans, digestion occurs in the mouth, stomach, small intestine, and large intestine.
Prevents food from moving back into the small intesine once it has entered the large intestine?
The ileocecal valve is a sphincter located between the small intestine and the large intestine that helps prevent food from moving back into the small intestine once it has entered the large intestine. Its role is to regulate the flow of materials between the two sections of the digestive system to ensure proper digestion and absorption of nutrients.
Where does food go after the small intestine?
After passing through the small intestine, digested food moves into the large intestine (also known as the colon). In the large intestine, water is absorbed and the remaining waste material is formed into feces before being expelled from the body through the rectum and anus during a bowel movement.
What is the path the food travels through the digestive system?
The food starts in the mouth, travels down the esophagus to the stomach, travels from the stomach to the small intestine, travels then to to large intestine, and exits the body through the rectum then the anus.
What is the involuntary tissue that constricts the lumen of the small intestine?
Smooth muscle tissue constricts the lumen of the small intestine involuntarily. This muscle tissue is responsible for moving food and materials through the digestive tract by contracting and relaxing in a rhythmic pattern.
Why are muscle cells needed in the intestine?
So the intestine can contract and son the food passed through the gut can pass on
What is required in the diet to keep food moving through the intestine?
Fibre. thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Fibre. thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What intestine does the food not pass through?
The large intestine
What moves food through to your stomach?
your large intestine and small intestine
Does the food go through the small intestine first or the large intestine first?
Partially digested food enters and passes through the Small Intestine before it goes to the Large.
Why do your body feel bubbling inside of it?
It's the sound of food and waste moving through your intestine making its way to your bowels. It can also be stomach acid breaking down food.
What happens after food has traveled through the small intestine?
it enters the large intestine
Moving food around in the organism?
The process of moving food around an organism is called digestion. This involves breaking down food into smaller molecules that can be absorbed and used by the body for energy and nutrients. In humans, digestion occurs in the mouth, stomach, small intestine, and large intestine.
Do digested food enter from your blood stream after it moves through the large intestine?
Yes, It does. When the food reaches the point that it is in the bloodstream, It goes through the large intestine.
Where does the undigested food leave?
Undigested food leaves the body through the anus. It goes from the small intestine to the large intestine and then exits through the butt hole.
How does digested food get cells?
Through your small intestine
What travels through the large intestine?
Food I think.
