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What are Irregular ridges and folds of the myocardium called?
Irregular ridges and folds of the myocardium are called trabeculae carneae. These structures help to increase the surface area of the ventricles, allowing for more efficient contraction and pumping of blood.
What body system contains the GI tract?
GI=gastrointestinal tract. In other words everything a bit of food passes from you start chewing it until it leaves your body.
What are rumbling gurgling sounds from the GI tract called?
Rumbling, gurgling sounds from the GI tract are called are called borborygmi. These sounds are caused by fluid and gas moving in the intestines.
Is the epiglottis the first GI tract sphincter?
No, the epiglottis is not considered a sphincter of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. It is a flap of tissue that covers the trachea during swallowing to prevent food and liquids from entering the airway. The first true sphincter in the GI tract is the lower esophageal sphincter, which regulates the passage of food from the esophagus into the stomach.
What layer of GI tract is responsible for forming sphincters?
The muscularis layer of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract is responsible for forming sphincters. These sphincters help regulate the passage of food and fluids through different parts of the GI tract, such as the lower esophageal sphincter, pyloric sphincter, and anal sphincter.
What are the deep ridges in the small intestine mucosa?
The circular folds or plicae circularis are the permanent folds or ridges of the mucosa.
Which processes form ridges and valleys?
folding uplift and erosion
Sentence with corrugated?
corrugated means shaped in to wavy folds and ridges
This is on a crossword for school. Contractions of GI tract.?
Peristalsis Peristaltic contractions
What are Irregular ridges and folds of the myocardium called?
Irregular ridges and folds of the myocardium are called trabeculae carneae. These structures help to increase the surface area of the ventricles, allowing for more efficient contraction and pumping of blood.
What is the strongest muscle in the GI tract organ?
The stomach has the thickest walls and the strongest muscle in all the GI tract organs. : )
What do you call the folds that can be found in the brain?
The folds on the surface of the brain are called gyri.
What does the word corrugated mean?
to draw or bend into folds or alternate furrows and ridges
What term is used to indicate its outward folds of the cerebrum?
gyri, its "elevated ridges"
What is a part of the large intestine?
The GI (Gastrointestinal) tract or the Digestive Tract
Where does the GI tract end?
The anus
What is another name for gastrointestinal tract?
GI tract, GIT, digestive tract, digestion tract, alimentary canal
