Formationoffaeces:•Aftertheabsorptionofnutrientsinthesmallintestine,theremainingmixtureentersthecolon.•Theremaindermixtureconsistsofwater,undigestedfood,bacteria,deadcellsandcellulose.•Themovementofundigestedfoodisfacilitatedbyperistalsis.•Inthecolon,theabsorptionofmineralsaltsandwatertakesplaceuntilfaecesarefor...
What is peristalsis and does it help with respiration or digestion? Explain how the body metabolises the products of digestion How does pressure flow work with plants? When pure oxygen is condensed, why does it turn into a liquid? Explain how a thermocouple works. ...
9. peristalsis: a basic form of motion in the smooth muscle of the digestive tract. It is a reflex activity mediated by the nerves that allows the contents of the digestive tract to move forward. 10. segmental movement: a rhythmic contraction and relaxation movement based on the annular wall...
Explain how the McGurk effect and the ventriloquist effect are related. Define both illusions, explain the role of visual information in both illusions, and talk about how that is similar or different for the two effects. Choose one of the five senses and provide a...
Describe the anatomical differences between necturus and the frog. How do these differences relate to the life cycle of these amphibians? Compare and contrast segmentation and peristalsis in the small intestine. Compare and contrast the major structures and ...