In this article we will discuss about the functions and factors controlling movement of gall bladder. Functions of Gall-Bladder: Functions of gall-bladder can be summarised as follows: i. It is an efficient storehouse of bile. ii. It absorbs water and concentrates bile about 10 times. iii. It absorbs inorganic salts from bile to some extent and reduces the alkalinity of [...]
The presence of muscular tissue in the alimentary canal indicates that some sort of movements must be present in the gastro-intestinal tract. As a matter of fact, the alimentary canal does move, its different parts showing different kinds of movements. Reason for Movement: If one recollects the chief functions of the digestive tract, such as digestion, secretion, absorption, defecation etc., [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Mechanism of Gastric Secretion 2. Hormones of Gastric Secretion 3. Effects of Various Chemicals and Drugs 4. Investigation. Mechanism of Gastric Secretion: The mechanism of gastric secretion has been chiefly studied on animals. Some direct evidence has been obtained in man, from cases of accidental gastric fistula through which gastric juice could [...]