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What are the three major hormones in the digestive tract?
Gastrin, which causes the stomach to produce an acid to digest food, Secretin causes the pancreas to send out a digestive juice that is rich in bicarbonate that neutralize the acid in the stomach, and CCK that causes the gallbladder to empty by producing enzymes of pancreatic juice.
What happens when you drink alcohol with an empty stomach?
Alcohol is more readily absorbed on an empty stomach, than the slow absorption on a full stomach.
Is gallbladder and salivary gland the same?
No, the gallbladder and salivary gland are not the same. The gallbladder is an organ located under the liver that stores and concentrates bile, while salivary glands are responsible for producing saliva in the mouth to aid in digestion.
What happens if size of gallbladder in the stomach increases?
Your gallbladder isn't in your stomach. It is located near the liver, and stores the bile that the liver produces. If the size of the gallbladder increases, it might be an indication of a problem, and a doctor would be able to tell you whether you should have it removed.
When does the gallbladder contract?
The gallbladder contracts in response to a hormone called cholecystokinin (CCK), which is released after the ingestion of a fatty meal. This contraction helps to release bile stored in the gallbladder into the digestive tract to aid in the digestion and absorption of fats.
Can the stomach function normally without the gallbladder?
sure, people get their gallbladder removed
Into what structure does the gallbladder empty?
The duodenum
What body cavity contains the stomach small and large intestines spleen liver gallbladder and pancreas?
The abdominal cavity contains the stomach, intestines, spleen, liver, gallbladder, and pancreas.
Is gallbladder one or two words?
It is used in both forms, gallbladder or gall bladder, with the same meaning.
Can you eat apple in empty stomach?
Yes, you can eat an apple on an empty stomach. You can also eat any other food on an empty stomach.
What causes bilious gastric fluid in the stomach?
Bilious fluid, or bile, in the stomach can come from several different causes. Bile is produced in the liver and stored in the gallbladder which releases it into the upper portion of the small intestine, called the duodenum, after eating. Bile in the stomach can be the result of an empty stomach, such as after a bout with vomiting, or can come from an overactive gallbladder. It can also indicate a weakened valve between the stomach and small intestine, which allows the bile to enter the stomach.
What is the main stimulus for bile secretion from the gallbladder?
Fat in the stomach.
What are the folds in the stomach when the stomach is empty?
Rugae
Name five organs that secrete digestive juices?
Salivary glands, stomach, pancreas, liver( via the gallbladder), and small intestine.
What are the three major hormones in the digestive tract?
Gastrin, which causes the stomach to produce an acid to digest food, Secretin causes the pancreas to send out a digestive juice that is rich in bicarbonate that neutralize the acid in the stomach, and CCK that causes the gallbladder to empty by producing enzymes of pancreatic juice.
What is the volume of an empty stomach?
The volume of an average adult's empty stomach is 1/5 of a cup.
Can you experience acid reflux on an empty stomach?
Yes, you can experience acid reflux on an empty stomach.
