Why is it important that the rumen is a reducing environment?

Q: what is gastric juice made up of?

A: Gastric juice is a secretion of gastric gland. Gastric gland present in stomach

Q: Does the digestion of carbohydrates start in the stomach? Is this correct or incorrect?

A: Carbohydrates are composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen in a ratio of 1:2:1. Carbohydrates are…

Q: In what ways is the surface area of the gastrointestinal tract itself increased? How does this aid…

A: Gastrointestinal tract include mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, and…

Q: What are the active glands of digestion by ruminants and that of nonruminants?

A: Secretory glands present in the digestive system or the alimentary canal helps in the digestion of…

Q: where does the majority of chemical digetion in the stomach occur ? a. fundus and body b. cardiac…

A: There are 4 regions of the stomach namely cardia, fundus, body, and pylorus.

Q: What is the role of the small intestine in digestion?

A: The liver, gallbladder, and exocrine gland are accessory organs of the digestive system that are…

Q: Since pepsin is a gastric enzyme does it have an acid or basic optimum pH? What happens to pepsin…

A: Enzymes are the biocatalyst that catalyzes the biochemical reactions or processes by lowering the…

Q: What is the major function of the Gastrointestinal tract?

A: Digestion is the process by which complex food substances are converted into simpler ones. Both…

Q: Pathway of food through the alimentary canal: mouth→1. __________→esophagus→2. _______→duodenum→3.…

A: The gastrointestinal tract, also known as the digestive tract or the alimentary canal, is the…

Q: What might occur if a person whose stomach has been removed eats a largemeal?

A: When the food is ingested through the mouth, it is chewed and chemically digested by the salivary…

Q: What is the adult gastrointestinal tract/ What is its role?

A: Gastrointestinal tract is found in kids as well as in adults.

Q: Celiac disease causes inflammation of the small intestine that causes the villi to atrophy, so that…

A: Celiac disease is a autoimmune disorder and caused by a reaction of Gluten , a group of protein…

Q: Why is it advantageous to the overall digestive process forsecretin and cholecystokinin to slow…

A: The secretin is the hormone that is responsible for the regulation of gastric acid and pancreatic…

Q: Which process is accomplished by the teeth, when food is cut, torn, and crushed into smaller…

A: Digestion is the breakdown of large insoluble food molecules into small water-soluble food molecules…

Q: Describe the structure of the gastrointestinal tract wall

A: The gastrointestinal tract of the human body is a hollow tract. This tract comprises of the mouth,…

Q: What structural modification of the stomach wall underlies the stomach’s ability to mechanically…

A: The stomach is a storage tank of the digestive system. This organ starts the digestion of protein…

Q: Where does most digestion in the small intestine take place?

A: Digestion is a process of break down of ingested food physically(by teeth,muscles of stomach ) and…

Q: in studying digestion (specifically the duodenum and pancreas) What is the difference between the…

A: Small intestine is divided into three parts that is , duodenum jejunum and ileum. Duodenum is the C…

Q: hat is the role of mechanical digestion ?

A: Digestion is the breakdown of large insoluble food molecules into small water -soluble food…

Q: function of bile

A: Liver: The major organ which is found only in vertebrates is called Liver . This organ performs many…

Q: Which substance neutralizes stomach acid as chyme enters the small intestine? 1) Amylase 2) Pepsin…

A: The stomach contains parietal cells that secrete HCl. This acidic environment is required for the…

Q: What is bile? What are the constituents of bile in terms of the following: Organic and Inorganic…

A: Bile is a digestive fluid. Bile juice is secreted by the liver and stored in the gall bladder. Bile…

Q: What is the effect of HCl in peptic digestion? What is the effect of alkali in pancreatin digestion?

A: HCL is present in gastric juice and plays important role in the digestion process. HCL is used…

Q: Which part of the digestive system primarily absorbs water?

A: A normal person takes in roughly 1 to 2 litres of dietary fluid every day. Apart from that  6 to 7…

Q: what is the importance of dialysis in the absorption of food particles through the intestinal wall

A: INTRODUCTION The kidneys filter your blood by removing waste and excess fluid from your body. This…

Q: What are the major benefits and the disadvantagesof a rumen system?

A: Ruminants are the herbivore animals with a special stomach with four sections. The rumen is the…

Q: what are the components of gastric juice? list their functions

A: Gastric acid, often known as gastric juice or digestive juice, is a fluid produced within the…

Q: What is the function of the sodium bicarbonate in the small intestine? Why is this important?

A: Sodium bicarbonate is mainly act as buffer in body . Is the case of our digestive system it maintain…

Q: Along the alimentary canal where are the places absorption occurs?

A: The elementary canal is a continuous passage starting from mouth and ending at anus , which…

Q: Why would specialized teeth be advantageous?

A: The tooth of animals varies based on the diet sources they follow. The teeth are adapted to manage…

Q: What compound(s) can be absorbed from the rumen?

A: Ruminants are herbivorous animals that feed on plant-based foods such as cow, goat, sheep, buffalo,…

Q: Explain the process of digestion and absorption. what is the ardiouasuler Cuclemm

A: Answer: Introduction: The small intestine or small bowel, it is an organ of gastrointestinal tract.…

Q: Which nutrient stimulates peristalsis when present? O 1) Protein O 2) Fiber O 3) Vitamins O 4)…

A: Dietary fibre is an essential nutrient to be included in the diet for a healthy body. They…

Q: Which part of the digestive system absorbs water?

A: The gastrointestinal tract (also known as the digestive tract) with the liver, pancreas, and…

Q: Why does the alimentary canal allow for more specialized processing of food than gastrovascular…

A: Digestion is the breakdown of large insoluble food molecules into small water-soluble food molecules…

Q: Peristalsis is the driving factor behind which component of digestion? absorption defecation O…

A: Digestion is defined as the breaking down of large food into smaller food particles.

Q: Discuss the digestive system of Labeo?

A: Labeo species are found in the freshwater habitats. They belong to the phylum chordata. The fish…

Q: What is the role of saliva in the digestion of food?

A: The process of digestion involves the breaking of complex food particles into smaller ones so that…

Q: What is Gastric Motility?

A: Digestion is the process where food breakdown into small particles and is absorbed by the cells of…

Q: why is there a need for sphincters in the stomach? what will happen otherwise?

A: Sphincters are bands of smooth muscle that separate sections of the digestive tract throughout the…

Q: With respect to pH, what would happen if the stomach emptied rapidly into the small intestine? Why…

A: Answer: DIGESTION : The process of conversion of complex food substances to simple absorbable form…

Q: Why is the incisors of rodents (such as mice and rats) are larger than humans?

A: Introduction: The incisors are chisel-shaped teeth that are found anteriorly in the mouth. Their…

Q: What is a moistened food that can be swallowed easily called?

A: Swallowing, also called deglutition is the process of movement of ingested food materials from the…

Q: Why doesn’t gastric juice destroy the stomach cells that make it? Identify the cells making up the…

A: INTRODUCTION Gastric juice The stomach secretes 1000ml of gastric juice per day. The pH of the…