Four semicircular pouches that open from the sides of the stomach and are the sites of extracellular digestion
Mammals which have a pouch feature where they carry and nourish their young are known as marsupials.
The stomach pouch of a jellyfish serves as the primary site for digestion. Once a jellyfish captures its prey using its tentacles, the prey is moved into the stomach pouch where it is broken down by enzymes. The nutrients from the digested prey are then absorbed through the stomach lining and distributed throughout the jellyfish's body to support its metabolic functions.
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A gastric bypass operation modifies the digestive system to bypass most of the stomach, leaving only a small pouch of the stomach in use. This small stomach pouch fills quickly when eating so you feel full and eat less.
Gastric Bypass pouches are different than a stomach for many reasons. A gastric bypass pouch helps a person stop eating by limiting the amount of food someone can physically consume.
RNY gastric bypass surgery is different than standard gastric bypass surgery because it only a small part of the stomach is used to create a pouch. This bypasses the stomach and upper part of large intestine.
No, theyre many celled. They are classified as animals.
This website provides seven tips to maintain youself after the surgery. http://www.provostbariatrics.com/success-after-weight-loss-surgery/gastric-bypass-7-rules-for-managing-your-pouch/ .
The pouch stretches if someone overeats. You have to listen to your stomach (or your pouch) and stop eating when you're no longer hungry. If you keep eating when you're not hungry or when you're full, the pouch will stretch. If this has occurred, talk to your doctor about options. They may put you on a liquid diet until your stomach tightens back up.