In this article we will discuss about the structure of small intestine with the help of suitable diagrams. From outside inwards, the arrangement of the layers is same, i.e., the serous coat, the muscular coat, composed of outer longitudinal and inner circular, the submucous coat the layer of muscularis mucosae consisting of outer longitudinal and inner circular layers and lastly [...]
In this article we will discuss about the movements and functions of large intestine of human body. Movements of Large Intestine: The colon receives mixed residues of food which have escaped digestion and absorption in the stomach and small intestine, i.e., undigested or indigestible food residues, whatever remains of digestive juices including large amount of H2O and the fluid that [...]
The following types of movements are found in the human small intestine: 1. Rhythmic segmentation or Ludwig's pendulum 2. Peristalsis. Type # 1. Rhythmic Segmentation: Nature: These are rings of contraction occurring at regular space of intervals in which a portion of the intestine is divided into segments. The contraction is followed by relaxation. The contraction takes place at the [...]