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What membrane covers the organs of the digestive system like a curtain?
The membrane that covers the organs of the digestive system like a curtain is called the peritoneum. It lines the abdominal cavity and helps support and protect the digestive organs.
Where does osmosis occur in the digestive system?
Osmosis occurs in the small intestine during the process of nutrient absorption. Water moves through the semi-permeable membrane of the intestinal cells to maintain osmotic balance, allowing nutrients to be absorbed into the bloodstream.
What tissue lines the inside of the digestive system?
digestive system is lined inside by non-keratinised stratified squamous epithelium some of which are ciliated
What is the serous membrane called in digestive tract?
The serous membrane in the digestive tract is known as the peritoneum. It lines the abdominal cavity and covers abdominal organs, providing protection and support while allowing for movement and flexibility in the digestive system.
Does absorption move food through the digestive system?
No absorbtion is when the vitimins and minerals from your food are absorbed (move through the Partially permiable membrane which is your get wall) into you blood steam. This is how your body gets the nutrients from your food. Food is moved through your digestive system by your gut pushing it along. Hope this helps!
Why dont most parasitic flatworms need a complex digestive system?
Parasitic flatowms typically live in the digestive system. Surrounded by pre-digested nutrients, they can easily absorb basic nutrients that they need to maintain homeostasis. In other words, they are borrowing the host's digestive system.
Name something that is made out of chloroplasts?
a smooth outer membrane which is freely permeable to moleculesa smooth inner membranea system of thylakoid membranes
According to the rules of osmosis a system will reach a state of equilibrium when there are equal numbers of molecules on both sides of a water-permeable membrane.?
Osmosis involves the movement of water molecules across a semi-permeable membrane from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration. Equilibrium is reached when the concentration of water is the same on both sides of the membrane.
What is the need for a semi permeable membrane?
A semi-permeable membrane allows only certain molecules or ions to pass through based on size or charge. This property is important for processes like osmosis, filtration, and dialysis, where selective transport of substances is required. It helps maintain balance and regulate concentrations of solutes in a system.
What body system does the intestines belong to?
The body system that the colon belongs to is the digestive system. The colon is also known as the large intestine.
Thick soupy food mixture in the digestive system?
The mixture of partially digested food and gastric juices is called chyme.
What does diaphargm mean?
The diaphragm is the membrane separating the respiratory organs from theorgans of the digestive system. It lies between the lungs and the stomach.
