The Esophagus is a muscular tube, about 25 cm long that lies posterior to the trachea. The esophagus begins at the inferior...
Digestion in the stomach takes place by the action of various enzymes and the movements, which are as follows- As food enters...
The digestive system includes- the gastrointestinal (GI) tract and the accessory digestive organs. The gastrointestinal (GI) tract, or alimentary canal, is a...
The pancreas is both an endocrine gland and an exocrine gland. Size is about 15 cm in length, the pancreas is located...
The endocrine system controls body activities by releasing mediators, called hormones. A hormone is a mediator molecule that is released in one...
Peptic ulcer disease (PUD) is a break in the inner lining of the stomach, the first part of the small intestine or sometimes the...