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Which gland is responsible for producing saliva in the mouth?
Which gland is responsible for producing saliva in the mouth?
Which part of the alimentary tract is responsible for mechanical digestion of food?
Which part of the alimentary tract is responsible for mechanical digestion of food?
Which part of the colon is located near the anus?
Which part of the colon is located near the anus?
Which organ is responsible for producing bile that helps in fat digestion?
Which organ is responsible for producing bile that helps in fat digestion?
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Which part of the alimentary tract receives bile from the liver and pancreatic juice from the pancreas?
Which part of the alimentary tract receives bile from the liver and pancreatic juice from the pancreas?
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What is the characteristic of gastric smooth muscle?
What is the characteristic of gastric smooth muscle?
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What is the length of individual smooth muscle fibers in the gut?
What is the length of individual smooth muscle fibers in the gut?
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How are the smooth muscle fibers arranged in the gut?
How are the smooth muscle fibers arranged in the gut?
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What is the orientation of the bundles in the longitudinal muscle layer?
What is the orientation of the bundles in the longitudinal muscle layer?
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What is the main determinant of the rhythm of GIT contractions?
What is the main determinant of the rhythm of GIT contractions?
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What is the orientation of the bundles in the circular muscle layer?
What is the orientation of the bundles in the circular muscle layer?
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What is the typical range of intensity of slow waves in the GIT?
What is the typical range of intensity of slow waves in the GIT?
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What is the frequency of slow waves in the duodenum?
What is the frequency of slow waves in the duodenum?
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What is the frequency of slow waves in the body of the stomach?
What is the frequency of slow waves in the body of the stomach?
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What type of changes in the resting membrane potential are slow waves?
What type of changes in the resting membrane potential are slow waves?
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What allows for the movement of ions between muscle cells within a bundle?
What allows for the movement of ions between muscle cells within a bundle?
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In what direction do electrical signals travel more rapidly within a bundle?
In what direction do electrical signals travel more rapidly within a bundle?
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What is the function of the loose connective tissue between muscle bundles?
What is the function of the loose connective tissue between muscle bundles?
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What is the term used to describe the functioning of the smooth muscle layer as a whole?
What is the term used to describe the functioning of the smooth muscle layer as a whole?
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What is the result of the fusion of muscle bundles at many points?
What is the result of the fusion of muscle bundles at many points?
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What happens to the membrane muscle fibers when the potential becomes less negative?
What happens to the membrane muscle fibers when the potential becomes less negative?
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What is the effect of stretching of the muscle on the membrane?
What is the effect of stretching of the muscle on the membrane?
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Which of the following stimulates the membrane, making it more excitable?
Which of the following stimulates the membrane, making it more excitable?
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What is the effect of hyperpolarization on the muscle fibers?
What is the effect of hyperpolarization on the muscle fibers?
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Which of the following is NOT a factor that depolarizes the membrane?
Which of the following is NOT a factor that depolarizes the membrane?
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