Intestine

The gastrointestinal (GI) tract is a series of hollow organs that begins at mouth and extends to the anus. These hollow organs are the pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestines, and large intestines. The accessory organs are the liver, gallbladder, and pancreas. The same organs are found in the fetal pig as well. The pharynx, also known as the throat, is a muscular tunnel that extends from the nose to the esophagus. It serves as…

Whipple Procedure Whipple procedure is a surgery to remove the head of the pancreas, the upper part of the small intestine (duodenum), and the organ that stores fluid (bile) made in the liver (gallbladder). Part of the stomach may also be removed during this procedure. The pancreas is a large gland located behind the stomach. It helps digest food and it produces hormones that regulate blood sugar. The head of the pancreas is the part that is connected to the duodenum. A Whipple procedure may…

inflammatory bowel disease characterized by inflammation of the digestive, or gastrointestinal tract. In fact, Crohn’s can affect any part of the gastrointestinal tract from the mouth to the anus, but it is more commonly found at the end of the small intestine called the ileum. The most common symptoms of Crohn’s diseases are diarrhea, cramping and pain in your abdomen, and weight loss. Your digestive system is made up of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract also called the digestive…

10) Can rats digest cellulose from plants? Explain why or why not. Yes, because they have other bacteria in different parts of their intestines designed to breakdown cellulose, even thought they do not have the proper enzymes. 11) Explain the basic differences between the male reproductive system and the female reproductive system of the rat. Identify both internal and external differences…

the digestive tract include the submucosa (areolar tissue), muscularis externa (region of smooth muscle fibers), serosa that is located in the peritoneal cavity. The digestive tract includes the mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, and large intestine. Some accessory organs of the digestive tract include the teeth, tongue, and various glandular organs such as salivary glands, liver and the pancreas. Digestion is important for breaking down food into nutrients, which the body…

The digestive system is a series of hollow organs that form a long tube that extends from the mouth, through the abdominal cavity, and ends at the anus. It consists of the mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, and accessory organs such as the salivary glands, liver, gallbladder and pancreas. The digestive tract contains food from the time it is consumed until it is either absorbed by the body or eliminated; muscular contractions of the digestive tract help to…

place. The three digestions are mechanical digestion, enzymatic digestion, and hydrochloric digestion. Mechanical digestion includes various functions in the oral cavity such as chewing, and also functions in various organs such as the stomach and intestines. The second type of digestion, chemical digestion, is involved in the breaking down of foods by…

animal uses the mouth opening, and often teeth, to acquire the food regardless of what stage—live, raw, cooked, etc.—and introduce it to the digestive tract. Almost all animals have a small and large intestine, wherein the separation and absorption of nutrients occurs. At the end of the small intestine the caecum is found in almost every mammal, although the size among types of eaters varies. The un-digestible waste travels through the bowels and exits from the anus as feces. Because…

The mouth is the beginning of the digestive track, Chewing breaks the food down into small pieces so you can easily digest them. The saliva mixes the food to begin the process of breaking it down into a form to which your body can use. Once you swallow the food then travels to your Throat (Pharynx), from the throat your food then goes through your esophagus or swallowing tube. The esophagus is a muscular tube leading from the throat to the stomach. While in the esophagus the food goes through a…

Appendix Removal WARNING: PLEASE DO NOT ACTUALLY TRY AND REMOVE YOUR FRIEND 'S APPENDIX, THIS IS MORE OF A JOKE. I PROMISE YOU, I 'M PROBABLY FORGETTING SOME IMPORTANT THINGS. With that being said, let’s begin. All of a sudden, your friend being his/her non-stop complaining of lower abdominal pain, chills, fever, and a little (which means a lot) vomiting. After a few minutes of hearing them wail and moan, you decide to do something about it. After some searching on WebMD.com and…