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The reflex that describes the communication between the intestines and the stomach is called the enterogastric reflex. This reflex involves the inhibition of gastric motility and secretion in response to the presence of chyme in the small intestine, helping to regulate the digestive process. It ensures that the stomach does not empty too quickly, allowing for proper digestion and absorption of nutrients in the intestines.
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What coated tablet dissolves in the intestines?
A coated tablet that dissolves in the intestines is known as an enteric-coated tablet. This type of tablet is designed with a special coating that protects it from dissolving in the acidic environment of the stomach, allowing it to pass through to the intestines where it can dissolve and release its active ingredients. This formulation is often used for medications that may irritate the stomach or for those that are better absorbed in the intestines.
What organ is posterior to the stomach and superior to the intestines?
The pancreas is posterior to the stomach and superior to the intestines. It plays a crucial role in digestion by producing enzymes and hormones that help break down food and regulate blood sugar levels.
What are the seven major organs?
brain, heart, lungs, kidney, esophagus , stomach, intestines.
How is the opeaning and closing of stomach regulated?
The opening and closing of the stomach is regulated by the pylorus. The pylorus is a part of the gastrointestinal tract, that prevents digested food from entering back into the stomach from the small intestines.
What three areas of the body does peristalsis occur?
Esophagus, small intestines, large intestines
Where are the small intestines in the human body?
The small intestine is in the abdomen between the stomach and the large intestine.
What is the medical term meaning study of the stomach and intestines?
The study of the stomach and intestines is called gastroenterology.Gastroenterology is the study of the stomach or intestines.
What is the triangular organ between the stomach and small intestines?
duodenum or liver
What is an infection of your stomach and intestines?
In general, infectious gastroenteritis is an infection of your stomach and intestines.
What is the narrowing of the opening between the stomach and intestines?
The Pyloric valve.
What do the stomach small intestines large intestines do?
your stomach and small intestines break food down and anything that gets to your large intestines exits your body through the anus
From the stomach the food moves to the large intestine?
From the stomach, the food moves into the small intestines. After the small intestines the food moves into the large intestines.
What is the difference between rugae and villi?
the rugae is found in the stomach. The villi is in the lining of the small intestines.
Which of the following best describes the role of the esophagus during digestion?
taking it to stomach
What is the difference between belly and stomach?
"Belly" is a general reference to the abdomen, which includes the stomach, liver, spleen, and small and large intestines (and other structures). "Stomach" is a specific organ.
How can you use intestines in a sentence?
Food leaves your stomach and passes into your intestines.
What does small intestine mean in science terms?
(In medical terms) it is the part of the intestines between the stomach and the large intestines (or the appendix if you prefer). It's where food is adsorbed into the body.
