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Gastric Glands

Science > Biology > Digestion and absorption in Human > Gastric Glands The gastric glands are numerous, simple or branched tubular glands present in the mucosa of the stomach. They are located in different regions of the stomach. Gastric glands secrete digestive juice and mucus. There are three types of gastric glands, distinguished from one another […]

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Salivary Glands

Science > Biology > Digestion and absorption in Human > Salivary Glands There are two sources of digestive enzymes: The glandular cells of the lining of the stomach and intestine, which directly pour their secretion into the lumen of the gut or the alimentary canal. Special glands such as the salivary glands, the liver and the […]

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Alimentary Canal: Brief Idea

Science > Biology > Digestion and absorption in Human > Alimentary Canal: Brief Idea The digestive system in humans consists of an alimentary canal and associated digestive glands. The human alimentary canal (aliment: nourish) is a continuous muscular digestive tube about 8 to 10 m long that runs through the body. It is open at two ends […]

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Buccal Cavity: Teeth

Science > Biology > Digestion and absorption in Human > Buccal cavity – Teeth In this article we shall study, the characteristics of teeth (dentition), different types of teeth and the structure of the tooth. The teeth are the strongest, hardest and rigid substances in the human body specialized for the biting and grinding of […]

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Buccal cavity – Mouth

Buccal cavity

Science > Biology > Digestion and absorption in Human > Buccal cavity – Mouth The digestive system in humans consists of an alimentary canal and associated digestive glands. The human alimentary canal (aliment: nourish) is a continuous muscular digestive tube about 8 to 10 m long that runs through the body. It is open at two ends […]