Anatomy Questions
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______ is the area of the S.I. where most absorption of nutrients takes place
Circular folds of mucosa in the S.I. that increase surface area for absorption are called:
Calcium and iron are absorbed in the _______
Peyer's patches __________ when approaching the end of the S.I.
Indentations in gastric mucosa that contain entrances to gastric glands in the stomach are called:
The vault or pit between villi in the S.I., lined by intestinal glands/cells are called:
Brunner's glands and peyer's patches are located in the _______ of the S.I.
Finger-like extensions of mucosa on the surface of plicae that further increase the surface area for absorption in the S.I. are:
_____________ is where muscularis externa is reduced to 3 bands / ribbons
_____ is the area of the S.I where most chemical digestion occurs
________ is responsible for arousal, mood, and emotions
___________ regulates passage of chyme from stomach into small intestine
______ is the hunger hormone, stimulating appetite, increasing food intake, and fat storage
The longitudinal wrinkles in gastric mucosae allowing for expansion are called (stomach):
This layer of the digestive tract contains blood, lymph, and nerve fibers
______ stimulates parietal cells to produce HCl and is secreted by G cells
What cranial nerves are parasympathetic in function?
What is the innermost layer of the layers of the digestive tract?
the gastrolienal ligament attaches to the stomach and _____
the separation/only natural communication between the greater and lesser sacs is