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Which part of the body connects the jejunum to the stomach?
There are 3 parts to the small intestine: the duodenum, jejunum and ilium(in that order after the stomach). The duodenum is the first part of the small intestines. It is relatively short (12 inches) and starts at the pyloric sphincter of the stomach, and connects it to the jejunum.
Where peristalsis occur?
Peristalsis occurs mainly in the gastrointestinal tract, where it helps propel food along the digestive system through rhythmic contractions of the smooth muscle tissue in the walls of the organs, like the esophagus, stomach, and intestines.
What organs respond to the chemicals in food?
Mainly your large intestines, but some in the stomach as well. Your stomach will break down the food so it can move on for more complex digestion. It is your large intestines that do most of the absorption of chemicals and nutrients into your blood, which then moves onto your brain. Some substances that are considered dangerous for our body, like alcohol, are sent to pass through our liver first, which tries to keep as much of the foreign chemical from getting into our body as possible.
What are the enzymes produced by the esophagus?
The esophagus does not produce any enzymes. Even so, sometimes digestive enzymes produced in the stomach can make their way into the esophagus due to a hernia or a condition called gastroesophagic reflux.
Name the valve that controls movement of material between the small and large intestines?
The valve between the small and large intestines is the ileocecal valve. The ileocecal valve is a sphincter muscle and its function is to allow the passage of digested food from the small intestine into the large intestine, as well as preventing the reflux of the contents of the large intestine back into the ileum (the last part of the small intestine).
What is the triangular organ that lies between the stomach and the first part of the small intestine?
The pancreas is the triangular organ between the stomach and small intestines that produces digestive enzymes. It also has an endocrine function.
Is the stomach the first site where absorption takes place?
No it is not, the stomach initiates protein digestion and denatures proteins. The intestines is the first site where absorption takes place.
Where does carbohydrate digestion takes place?
Digestion first takes place in the mouth, then the stomach, and then in the small intestines.
How does food enter your large and small intestines if the Pancreas is in between the stomach and the intestines?
Well first we all know that the Pancreas is an auxiliary organ which means it is the one that stores the juices but, it doesn't store all the juices at once it also gives space for the food from the stomach pass by so it can enter the small intestine and into the large intestine
What breaks down food from your body?
your digestive system first from your mouth then you esophagus then your stomach then you big intestines then your small intestines then that's when you use the restroom....glad to help
The stomach connects to what part of the small intestines?
the duodenum (the first 25cm of the small intestine)
What part of intestine does stomach empty to?
The small intestine.
What is a deodenum?
The duodenum is the first part of the small intestines of most higher vertebrates. It is located just past the stomach and leads into the jejunum.
What are the functions and structures of intestines?
When the meal you just ate is fully mixed, a round muscle at the bottom of the stomach-the sphincter- relaxes and some of the contents ofthe stomach are released into the small intestine. The first metre of the small intestine is called the duodenum, which is where most digestion takes place. This structure, has small tubes has small duxts that connect to the pancreas
Do the muscles in the gullet help to push the food down to the stomach?
The mouth chew the food first, a muscle at the back of the mouth forces the food down your gullet and the gullet's muscle forces it down into your stomach.
Which do you think will digest first bread meat or margarin?
Bread. (Starch starts in the mouth, protein in the stomach, and fats not until the small intestines).
What is the function of the dunodenum?
IF you mean the "duodenum" its the first part of the small intestines where the dissolved food from the stomach is MIXED with the bile salts and the pancreatic secretions.
