What nervous system regulates digestive tract motility?
The Digestive System's muscles are controlled by the Autonomic portion of the brain which also controls breathing , heart beat , temperature control (i.e. sweating or shivering), etc.
What is the medicine Dulcolax used for?
Dulcolax is a brand of laxatives and stool softeners. See the Related Link below for their website.
How is fat broken down and absorbed by the body?
After fat has been emulsified by bile secretion in the liver it forms round structures called micelles. These micelles migrate towards the microvilli of the small intestine where they release the fatty acids and glycerols and they are absorbed into the epithelial cells of the intestine. Once inside, the fatty acids and glycerols are reassembled into triglycerides. They are then shipped to the Golgi complex where they are packed into a ball called a chylomicron. This chylomicron is then absorbed by a central lacteal, which is part of the lymphatic system. From there, it travels through the lymphatic system until it dumps into the circulatory system.
Digested molecules of food, as well as water and minerals from the diet, are absorbed from the cavity of the upper small intestine. The absorbed materials cross the mucosa into the blood, mainly, and are carried off in the bloodstream to other parts of the body for storage or further chemical change.
What pushes food through are systems?
Food is pushed through the digestive system primarily by a process called peristalsis, which involves rhythmic contractions of the smooth muscles lining the digestive tract. These contractions propel food along from the esophagus to the stomach and through the intestines. Additionally, the movement is aided by various enzymes and digestive juices that break down food, facilitating its passage and absorption of nutrients. Overall, this coordinated effort ensures efficient processing of food and nutrient absorption.
What is the most common of the symptoms of an appendicitis?
Some common symptoms of appendicitis include (but are not limited to): pain near the navel or abdomen region, loss of appetite, nausea/vomiting, abdominal swelling, fever, and inability to pass gas.
How do humans release their intestinal gas on command from the lower intestinal tract?
They cannot. Your digestive tract is under the control of your involutary muscles. Because of this, you have no way to control this process any more than you can control if you will digest food or not.
What systems work with the digestive system?
The digestive system works with the Urinary System and the Muscular System
What is the importance of bile salts in digestion?
the bile converts larger molecules of fat into emulsified fat by a process called emulsification