Bowel

Tasks of the small intestine wall | Tasks of the small intestine

Tasks of the small intestine wall The muscle layer of the wall of the small intestine (tunica muscularis) with its wave-like contraction (peristalsis) serves to transport the food pulp. The pulp is also well mixed and crushed. The contractions are triggered by pacemaker cells, the so-called cajal cells. These in turn are controlled by the … Tasks of the small intestine wall | Tasks of the small intestine

Rectum

Structure of the rectum The colon makes an S-shaped bend. This section is called the sigmoid colon. It is the last link between the colon and the rectum. The rectum is also called rectum. It is mainly a reservoir and stores processed bowel movements intended for excretion. The rectum begins approximately at the level of … Rectum