Anatomy

Pancreatic Juice Describe the composition, functions and regulation of secretion of pancreatic juice. Answer: Pancreatic Juice Composition: Pancreatic juice contains Water-99.5% Solids -0.5% Organic substances - enzymes Proteolytic enzymes - trypsinogen, carboxypepditase, elastase Nucleases - deoxyribonucleases Amylolytic - pancreatic amylase … [Read more...] about Pancreatic Juice

Functions Of Saliva Composition and functions of saliva. Answer: Saliva Functions: 1. Lubrication of food. Mucin present in saliva lubricates the food and aids in mastication. 2. Appreciation of taste. Saliva dissolve the food particles which stimulate the taste buds. "Understanding saliva through FAQs: Composition, functions, and uses explained" 3. … [Read more...] about Functions Of Saliva

Stomach "What is the stomach? A detailed question and answers guide" Functions of stomach. Answer: stomach Functions: 1. Mechanical function: Storage function: Stomach serves as a reservoir for the food ingested. Food remains in the stomach for 22-3 hours and passes gradually into the intestine. This provides enough time for proper digestion and … [Read more...] about Stomach

Pancreas Functions, Location & Disease Composition and functions of pancreatic juice. Answer: Pancreatic Juice Composition: "Factors influencing success with pancreas studies: Q&A" Pancreatic juice contains: Water-99.5%. Solids -0.5%. Organic substances: enzymes Proteolytic. Trypsinogen. Carboxypeptidase Elastase … [Read more...] about Pancreas Functions, Location & Disease

Bile Salt Name the bile slats and describe their functions. Answer: Bile salts: Bile acids namely glycocholic acid and taurocholic acid combine with sodium or potassium ions to form bile salts. Bile salts thus formed are: Sodium or potassium glycocholate. Sodium or potassium tauracholate. "Understanding bile salts through FAQs: Structure, functions, … [Read more...] about Bile Salt