gastrointestinal tract

Noun

Meaning

tubular passage of mucous membrane and muscle extending about 8.3 meters from mouth to anus; functions in digestion and elimination

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“Adult females lay eggs in the abomasum, eggs pass through the gastrointestinal tract, and once they’re out of the tract and in feces on the ground, eggs develop into larvae and complete three larval stages.” Source: Internet

An infection can only begin after living salmonellae (not merely Salmonella-produced toxins) reach the gastrointestinal tract. Source: Internet

Calcium binds with available oxalate in the gastrointestinal tract, thereby preventing its absorption into the bloodstream, and reducing oxalate absorption decreases kidney stone risk in susceptible people. Source: Internet

For instance, she says, “Certain medications reduce the absorption of specific nutrients in the gastrointestinal tract by binding to them before they’re absorbed into the bloodstream. Source: Internet

It is also developing medicines for patients across a range of degenerative conditions, including multiple sclerosis, and diseases of the muscle, gastrointestinal tract, skin, and bone. Source: Internet

Most of the nickel absorbed every day by humans is removed by the kidneys and passed out of the body through urine or is eliminated through the gastrointestinal tract without being absorbed. Source: Internet

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