Segmentation Not Only Accomplishes Mixing,but Also Slowly Moves __________ Through

question 20

Short Answer

Segmentation not only accomplishes mixing,but also slowly moves __________ through the small intestine.

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Definitions:

Meissner Corpuscles

Specialized nerve endings in the skin responsible for sensitivity to light touch.

Two-Point Discrimination

The ability to discern two separate points of contact on the skin, a measure of tactile sensory resolution.

Dermal Papillae

Small, nipple-like extensions of the dermis into the epidermis that increase surface area for oxygen and nutrient transfer between these layers.

Phasic Receptors

Sensory receptors that quickly respond to stimuli but then adapt and decrease their response over time.