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 [...]
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 the meaning and development of pancreas in human body with the help of suitable diagram. Meaning of Pancreas: The pancreas is both an endocrine as well as exocrine gland. It is devoid of distinct connective tissue capsule and is covered by a fine layer of the loose tissue which passes into the gland [...]