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Locomotion, gathers food, aids in respiration, and aids in excretion

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What is the function of the ampulla on a star fish?

The ampulla on a starfish is part of the water vascular system, and stores water and sends it to tiny tube feet on the ventral side of a starfish's arms. This process helps starfish move, as the water vascular system is the part of the starfish responsible for locomotion.


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Ampulla of ductus deferens in boar?

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When water is pumped from an ampulla into a tube foot the tube foot?

expands and becomes rigid due to increased internal pressure, allowing the starfish to move and grip onto surfaces. This hydraulic system is controlled by a series of muscles that regulate the flow of water in and out of the tube feet, enabling the starfish to navigate its environment.


Why are starfish hard to pull of rocks?

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Duodenal ampulla is formed by fusion what?

The duodenal ampulla is formed by the fusion of the pancreatic duct (duct of Wirsung) with the common bile duct (duct of the liver). This union occurs at a structure called the hepatopancreatic ampulla (ampulla of Vater).


What is an ampulla of Vater?

An ampulla of Vater is a swelling which marks the union of the pancreatic duct and the common bile duct.


What is an ampulla of Lorenzini?

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Is the ampulla of the ear deep or superficial?

The ampulla of the ear is superficial and located on the surface of the ear. It is a small swelling or dilatation at the entrance of the ear canal.


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Where are located the ampulla of Vater and the sphincter of Oddi?

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The duodenal ampulla receives secretions from the?

pancreatic duct