Digestive System
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Peristalsis in Intestine for Digestion
By: Lakshmi Ananth
Peristalsis, the reflex propulsive movement in the gastrointestinal tract mediated by the myenteric plexus, helps propel food forward and aids digestion and absorption more...
By: Diane Ursu
The digestive system consists of organs that are responsible for breaking down food and absorbing molecules and nutrients that are necessary for cellular function. more...
Physical and Cultural Uses of the Tongue
The tongue is a strange organ, which helps people to talk but is rarely talked about. This article discusses some biological and cultural functions of the tongue. more...
What Is Vomiting And Why Do We Vomit?
By: Roberta Goli
Vomiting is an extremely unpleasant function of the human body, but like many functions, it is a protective reflex. more...
By: James Pendleton
Cholecystokinin (CCK) is a hormone and neurotransmitter involved in the feeling of satiety and proper function of the digestive tract. more...
By: Isaac M. McPhee
The stomach is a marvelous piece of biological engineering - exactly what is needed by the body to break down food with powerful acids while protecting the body. more...
By: Isaac M. McPhee
Saliva serves many purposes within the mouth, such as a digestive aid and acid neutralization, both of which are vital to the human physiology. more...
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