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Digestive System
Digestive System is the category for questions regarding the breakdown and absorption of food-stuffs in our alimentary canal. Questions about the stomach and intestines can be included in this category.
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Do shrimp have digestive systems?
I think so... my one friend used to eat them still on te shrimp. I don't think they'd taste very good though!
What is the submaxillary salvary gland?
This is a gland that is located under the maxilla (lower jaw) or floor of the mouth. It produces nearly 70% of the salvia that is formed in your upper digestive tract. It produces the enzyme amylase and some mucous. This enzyme begins the breakdown of starches in the diet.
What is an incomplete digestive tube?
only one opening at the mouth which both takes in food and expels waste.
What is the chemical in clove cigarettes that makes inhalation easier and anesthetizes the throat?
I believe that would be the clove itself, it acts as a natural analgesic. Clove oil can be used for toothaches, and people used to dab it on a baby's gums when they were teething, like an old-fashioned orajel. Smoking it must unlock similar properties.
How does the oral cavity fuction and only the oral cavity?
The oral cavity (mouth) grins up food into smaller pieces, the salivary glands add mucus (makes the food moist), the enzymes lipase and amylase to begin the break down of lipids (fats) and sugars. The glands also add lysozyme a weak antibacterial. The tongue also helps by moving the food around and helps in swallowing.
What is peristalses and what triggers it?
Peristalsis is a series of organized muscle contractions that occur throughout the digestive tract.
What organelle has the problem if lactose digestive enzymes not produced?
Lysosome. Which fails to produce the enzyme lactase. (source : medical forum)
There are tiny pores in a sponge wall. These allow for increased surface area for nutrient acquisition within the sponge.
What is the function of the digestive enzymes sexreted by cells lining the small intestine?
The function is to complete the digestion of starches, proteins, and fats.
What role does jejunum play in digestion?
It is involved in absorption in the small intestine. It is the middle portion of the small intestine, and it is aprox. 2 meters long.
What will happen to a porcelain tooth in your stomach?
it will not be digested instead it will come out of your body perfectly just like before. Remember your teeth are bones that you can actually see!
What is the name of the surgery whereby your rectum is removed?
The removal of a rectum through surgical means is known as an abdominoperineal resection, total proctocolectomy(Lane's Operation), or a total mesorectal excision.
What are the organs affected by Shigellosis?
The organ that is most affected by gastroenteritis is the stomach. The small intestine and the colon are also effected but not as bad as the stomach. But any part of the GI tract can be effected, and isolated biiary tract involvement has also been reported.
Could not eating for a long time upset your stomach?
No, not eating is very healthy for you
- not eating for a long time can DEFINITELY upset your stomach because you can get ulcer.
- hope this helps:))
Which word means normal or good digestion?
Eupepsia is the medical term meaning good or normal digestion. In contrast, dyspepsia means difficult digestion.
What is a wave like muscular movement that pushes food through the alimentary canal is known as the?
Food moves through the digestive tract as a result of peristaltic motion, or peristalsis.
