Physiology of Intestinal Smooth Muscle

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What is the primary focus of the discussion in the context of the provided excerpt?

Pharmaceutical applications of Al-Mustaqbal University

Physiological mechanisms of the college

Intestinal smooth muscle intrinsic properties (correct)

Weaam J. Abbas's research on pharmacy

Who is the author mentioned in the passage?

Weaam J. Abbas (correct)

College of Pharmacy

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Al-Mustaqbal University

What is the educational institution mentioned in the passage?

Al-Mustaqbal College of Pharmacy

University of Pharmacy Al-Mustaqbal

Physiology Al-Mustaqbal University (correct)

College of Pharmacy University

What is the context of the discussion about the intestinal smooth muscle?

Physiology of the muscle Signup and view all the answers

What is the college mentioned in the passage?

College of Pharmacy Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of removing and re-suturing a segment of intestine in its original position on the progression of contents?

It has no effect on the progression of contents Signup and view all the answers

What happens when a segment of intestine is reversed before it is sewn back into place?

The progression of contents is blocked Signup and view all the answers

What is peristalsis an example of?

The integrated activity of the enteric nervous system Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the enteric nervous system in peristalsis?

It coordinates the activity of the intestine Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the text?

The effects of reversing intestinal segments Signup and view all the answers

What is the frequency of mass action contractions in the colon?

About 10 times per day Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the migrating motor complex in the digestive system?

To prepare the stomach and small intestine for the next meal Signup and view all the answers

What is the current understanding of the mechanism by which food ingestion suppresses motilin release?

It is a mechanism that has not yet been fully elucidated Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of mass action contractions in the colon?

To move material from one portion of the colon to another Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of the suppression of motilin secretion during meal ingestion?

The migrating motor complex is abolished Signup and view all the answers

In which part of the digestive system do mass action contractions occur?

Colon Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of mass action contractions in the colon?

Simultaneous contraction of smooth muscle over large areas Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the secretion of motilin when a meal is ingested?

It is suppressed to allow for proper digestion and absorption Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of mass action contractions in the colon?

Movement of material from one portion of the colon to another Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the migrating motor complex and digestion and absorption?

The migrating motor complex is abolished during digestion and absorption Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the intestinal smooth muscle in relation to the rectum?

It moves material into the rectum Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the rectum and the defecation reflex?

The rectum initiates the defecation reflex Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the defecation reflex?

To regulate bowel movements Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of the intestinal smooth muscle on the digestive process?

It helps to regulate the digestive process Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of rectal distension on the defecation process?

It initiates the defecation reflex Signup and view all the answers