J. DazleyUndergraduate Research Abstracts Journal
Esophageal structure and function were studied in juvenile American alligators (Alligator mississippiensis). The anatomy of alligators differs from humans in several important aspects: the crocodilian esophagus is more muscular and is composed entirely of smooth muscle. Functionally, the crocodilian esophagus...
Esophagus, relatively straight muscular tube through which food passes from the pharynx to the stomach. The esophagus can contract or expand to allow for the passage of food. Anatomically, it lies behind the trachea and heart and in front of the spinal c
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When the cells of an epithelial surface are several layers deep, various epithelial types can be distinguished: stratified, stratified ciliated, and transitional epithelium. Instratified epithelium, which is found in the epithelium of the skin and of many mucous membranes (e.g.,mouth, esophagus, ...
The larynx, also known as the voice box, is a small hollow tube in the throat that sits between the fourth and sixth cervical vertebrae and in front of the esophagus. It is situated around the middle of the neck. Originating from the Greek word laryngos meaning the upper windpipe, the ...
The digestive canal consists ofthe mouth, thepharynx,the esophagus,the stomach,the small intestine, andthe large intestine. The function of the digestive canal is digesting and absorbing food, The digestive canal supplementaries consist of the liver, the pancreas and the salivary glands. ...
Describe the structure of the primary bronchi. What is the structure and function of the pancreas? What is the process of digestion in the buccal cavity with a note on the arrangement of teeth? (a) What is the uvula? (b) What is its purpose?
Indeed, cohabitation of Streptococcus and Veillonella occurs not only in the intestine, but also in the stomach, esophagus, throat, and oral cavity,30, 31 and is likely attributed to their metabolic interaction surrounding lactic acid production and utilization, respectively.32 Dietary Fat and the ...
The digestive system is a body system composed of the digestive tract and accessory organs. This body system is important in providing the body with proper nourishment to support growth, metabolism, cell repair, organ function, and overall health....