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Mohamed Abbas
July 4, 2023
Anatomy

Understanding the Composition and Function of Nerves in the Human Body

Bulk of the nerve is myelin and CT – also carries a blood supply most nerves are mixed: – carrying both sensory and motor fibers – pure...

Mohamed Abbas
July 4, 2023
Anatomy

Exploring the Brain: A Comprehensive Overview of the Forebrain, Brainstem, and Cranial Nerves

first pair attached to: forebrain – the rest to the brainstem- all but the vagus: (X) serve head and neck – vagus descends to abdomen The forebrain,...

Mohamed Abbas
July 4, 2023
Anatomy

The Functions and Classification of Cranial Nerves in the Nervous System: A Comprehensive Guide

primarily sensory: I, II, VIIIprimarily motor: III, IV, VI, XI, XIImainly mixed: V, VII, IX, Xfour carry parasympathetic fibers: (III, VII, IX and X) In the nervous...

Mohamed Abbas
July 4, 2023
Anatomy

The Importance of Mechanical Digestion in the Mouth: Teeth, Tongue, and Salivary Glands in Breaking Down Food

where mechanical digestion occurs, contains salivary glands Mechanical digestion is the process of physically breaking down food into smaller pieces, increasing their surface area for efficient chemical...

Mohamed Abbas
July 4, 2023
Anatomy

The Esophagus: Functions, Peristalsis, and the Role of the Lower Esophageal Sphincter

A muscular tube that connects the mouth to the stomach. The muscular tube we are referring to is called the esophagus The muscular tube we are referring...

Mohamed Abbas
July 4, 2023
Anatomy

Exploring the Function of the Stomach in Digestion: Mechanisms of Mechanical and Chemical Breakdown

large muscular sac that continues the mechanical and chemical digestion of food The large muscular sac we are referring to is the stomach The large muscular sac...

Mohamed Abbas
July 4, 2023
Anatomy

The Role of the Small Intestine in Digestion and Nutrient Absorption: An In-Depth Explanation

Digestive organ where most chemical digestion and absorption of food takes place The digestive organ where most chemical digestion and absorption of food takes place is the...

Mohamed Abbas
July 4, 2023
Anatomy

The Role of the Large Intestine: Absorption of Water and Waste Elimination Explained

The last section of the digestive system, where water is absorbed from food and the remaining material is eliminated from the body The last section of the...