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What layer of GI tract is responsible for forming sphincters?
The muscularis layer of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract is responsible for forming sphincters. These sphincters help regulate the passage of food and fluids through different parts of the GI tract, such as the lower esophageal sphincter, pyloric sphincter, and anal sphincter.
When alcohol and barbiturates are ingested they are absorbed from the gi tract and transported first to?
liver
All blood leaving the GI tract first go to what?
All blood leaving the GI tract first goes to the liver through the hepatic portal vein for processing and detoxification before entering the general circulation.
What Is the circular muscle that acts as a valve opening and closing to allow the gastric contents to move throughout the GI tract.?
Circular muscles are called sphincters, there are many different sphincter muscles in the human body.
When alcohol and barbiturates are ingested and absorbed from the GI tract what organ is the first to receive them?
Liver
What 4 sphincters are associated with the gi tract?
The four bodily sphincters are the: 1. lower esophageal sphincter, or cardiac sphincter (esophagus to the stomach)2. Pyloric sphincter (stomach to small intestines)3. Ileocecal sphincter or valve (small intestines to large intestines)4. Anal sphincter (rectum to outside)
What is the strongest muscle in the GI tract organ?
The stomach has the thickest walls and the strongest muscle in all the GI tract organs. : )
What is a part of the large intestine?
The GI (Gastrointestinal) tract or the Digestive Tract
Where does the GI tract end?
The anus
What is another name for gastrointestinal tract?
GI tract, GIT, digestive tract, digestion tract, alimentary canal
The function of the projections of the mucosa of the GI tract is to?
The function of the projections of the mucosa of the GI tract is secretions and absorption. Digestion is also aided by these projections.
What system is the Large intestine a part of?
The GI (Gastrointestinal) tract or the Digestive Tract
