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What is the primary function of the parasympathetic inputs to the gut?
What is the primary function of the parasympathetic inputs to the gut?
- Increase defecation
- Inhibit digestion
- Stimulate digestion (correct)
- Decrease secretion of digestive enzymes
What is the significance of the hepatic portal circulation in relation to the digestive system?
What is the significance of the hepatic portal circulation in relation to the digestive system?
- It carries absorbed nutrients from the GI tract to the liver. (correct)
- It helps in the contraction of intestinal smooth muscles.
- It delivers oxygen to the gastrointestinal (GI) tract.
- It regulates peritoneal fluid production.
Which nerve plexus is responsible for controlling glands and smooth muscles in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract?
Which nerve plexus is responsible for controlling glands and smooth muscles in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract?
- Splanchnic nerve plexus
- Enteric nerve plexus
- Submucosal nerve plexus
- Myenteric nerve plexus (correct)
Which of the following represents a retroperitoneal organ in the digestive system?
Which of the following represents a retroperitoneal organ in the digestive system?
How are short reflexes in the enteric nervous system different from long reflexes?
How are short reflexes in the enteric nervous system different from long reflexes?
What is the function of the mesentery in the digestive system?
What is the function of the mesentery in the digestive system?
What is the role of the vagus nerve in swallowing?
What is the role of the vagus nerve in swallowing?
Which organ is not a part of the alimentary canal in the digestive system?
Which organ is not a part of the alimentary canal in the digestive system?
What is a potential effect of PNS activation by chemo- and mechanoreceptors on salivary glands?
What is a potential effect of PNS activation by chemo- and mechanoreceptors on salivary glands?
What is the primary function of the sublingual gland in the digestive system?
What is the primary function of the sublingual gland in the digestive system?
What is the function of the parietal peritoneum in the abdominal cavity?
What is the function of the parietal peritoneum in the abdominal cavity?
Which part of the gastrointestinal tract is responsible for absorption from the lumen into blood or lymph?
Which part of the gastrointestinal tract is responsible for absorption from the lumen into blood or lymph?
What is the role of the myenteric nerve plexus in controlling GI tract motility?
What is the role of the myenteric nerve plexus in controlling GI tract motility?
What characterizes retroperitoneal organs in relation to the digestive system?
What characterizes retroperitoneal organs in relation to the digestive system?
What is the function of the cardiac sphincter in the digestive system?
What is the function of the cardiac sphincter in the digestive system?
What is the primary purpose of salivation triggered by parasympathetic activation?
What is the primary purpose of salivation triggered by parasympathetic activation?
How does the intrinsic factor secreted by the stomach play a crucial role in the body?
How does the intrinsic factor secreted by the stomach play a crucial role in the body?
How do hormones from the stomach and small intestine affect digestive processes?
How do hormones from the stomach and small intestine affect digestive processes?
Which structure plays a significant role in initiating swallowing, speech, and taste?
Which structure plays a significant role in initiating swallowing, speech, and taste?
What is the function of filiform papillae on the tongue's surface?
What is the function of filiform papillae on the tongue's surface?
Which gland produces a watery secretion that cleanses the mouth and aids in solvent action?
Which gland produces a watery secretion that cleanses the mouth and aids in solvent action?
What type of teeth are characterized by broad crowns with rounded cusps used for grinding or crushing food?
What type of teeth are characterized by broad crowns with rounded cusps used for grinding or crushing food?
What is the main function of saliva produced by salivary glands throughout the mouth?
What is the main function of saliva produced by salivary glands throughout the mouth?
How does the muscularis externa layer of the stomach contribute to its digestive function?
How does the muscularis externa layer of the stomach contribute to its digestive function?
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