The stomach is the most swollen part of the digestive tract. The food mass sent from the esophagus is temporarily stored in the stomach, partially digested, and subsequently sent to the duodenum after a certain period of time. In add...
What does the pharynx do in the digestive system? What is deglutition in the digestive system? What connects the pharynx to the trachea? What is the lining of the thoracic cavity called? How does the esophagus work with other systems?
What does the bladder do in the digestive system? What organ of the digestive system has increased surface area? The stomach connects to what part of the small intestine? What organ system does the esophagus belong to? What organ system is the colon in? The small intestine is part of what...
The human digestive system is a remarkable and intricate network of organs, enzymes, and chemical reactions that work harmoniously to process the food we consume. It’s not just about breaking down your last meal; it’s a crucial process that ensures your body receives the necessary nut...
It is expected that adaptive hemoglobin index color enhancement would be useful for the qualitative diagnosis of early gastric cancer and for detecting specialized columnar epithelium in Barrett's esophagus in combination with magnifying endoscopy. Our preliminary experience suggess that magnifying endoscopy...
The stomach is the most swollen part of the digestive tract. The food mass sent from the esophagus is temporarily stored in the stomach, partially digested, and subsequently sent to the duodenum after a certain period of time. In addition, the stomach has endocrine the function. ...
The stomach is the primary organ that breaks down food as it enters the digestive system.This organ receives food from the esophagus and eventually directs the partially digested food into the small intestine. It also helps kill harmful bacteria. ...
Besides being vital to the respiratory system membranes and organs, mucus is also found in other body tissues and organs, for example: the urinary tract, digestive system, reproductive system.Mucus and Excessive Drainage The sinuses, nasal cavity membranes, bronchial area can become irritated by a...
What is intestinal metaplasia (IM)?IM is a condition that changes the cells that line your stomach or esophagus. The cells are changed into or replaced by cells that line your intestines. When IM happens in the esophagus, it is called Barrett esophagus. IM is a precancer lesion. This ...
The "esophagus" is a muscular tube that transports food and liquids from the throat to the stomach. It is part of the digestive system and lies behind the trachea (windpipe). The esophagus performs peristalsis, a series of muscle contractions, to move ingested material to the stomach for dige...