Anatomy

Bile Question 1. Functions of bile. Answer: bile Functions: 1. Functions of bile salts of bile. Help in digestion and absorption of fats. Help in absorption of fat soluble vitamins. Act as laxatives. Prevent gallstone formation. Have choleretive and cholagogue action. "Understanding bile through FAQs: Composition, functions, and uses … [Read more...] about Bile

Gallbladder Question 1. Functions of gall bladder. Answer: 1. Storage of bile. Bile secreted from liver is stored in gall bladder and released into intestine only intermittently. 2. Concentration of bile. The mucosa of gall bladder rapidly reabsorbs water and electrolytes. But bile salts, bile pigments, cholesterol and lecithin are not reabsorbed. Thus, … [Read more...] about Gallbladder

Movements Of Small Intestine Describe the small intestine movements. Answer: Movements of small intestine: 1. Mixing movements: "Factors influencing success with small intestine movement studies: Q&A" Segmentation movements. These movements occurs in rhythmic fashion. Segmental contractions occur at regularly spaced intervals along a section of … [Read more...] about Movements Of Small Intestine

Gastric Emptying Give an account of the factors influencing gastric emptying. Answer: Factors influencing gastric emptying: 1. Volume of gastric content. Gastric emptying is directly proportional to the volume. More the content, rapidly it is emptied into the intestine. "Understanding gastric emptying through FAQs: Mechanisms, functions, and uses … [Read more...] about Gastric Emptying

Mass Peristalsis "What is mass peristalsis? A detailed question and answers guide" Question 1. Mass peristalsis. Answer: Mass peristalsis: They are simultaneous contractions of the smooth muscle occurring at the same time over a large portion of the colon. Features: They occur more in the descending and sigmoid colon. It occurs only a few times every … [Read more...] about Mass Peristalsis