Question asked by Debbie Russell 3359 days ago

HELP? Can you help find the answer to this anatomical question?

This question was posed by a professor of one of our interns here at our wellness center and we've think we have the answer but we had such a brainstorm session trying to answer that I thought I would share this question with all of you and see how you answer and why? --
Find something in the body that is NOT anatomically or physiologically connected to anything else?

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Answered by Austin Gregory Johns 3359 days ago

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Anything within the digestive system is still anatomically and physiologically considered "outside the body" until it undergoes absorption, therefore, anything inside any part of the digestive system and not touching the cilliary walls can be considered not connected to anything else.

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Answered by Karin Singleton 3288 days ago

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I am just reading 'The Second Brain' and - lo and behold - there is the answer. Yes indeed, everything from the point of entry to the point of exit is considered outside of the body. It only becomes part of the body when it is absorbed.

Who knew?

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Answered by Stephen Landrum 3359 days ago

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I have peircings, does that count?

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Answered by Marlan Eller 3358 days ago

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I'm stumped. I can't find anything in research, and I know of nothing that isn't "connected" in the body. Even blood, which moves freely, is considered a form of connective tissue.

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Answered by Andrew Halligan 3358 days ago

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My anatomy and physiology textbook written by a medical doctor and registered nurse with Ph.D.s supports Austin's answer. "Food material in[the alimentary canal] is technically outside the body because the canal is open to the external environment at both ends."
Marieb, Hoehn. Human Anatomy and Physiology, Eighth Edition. Pearson Education 2010 (Page 852)

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Answered by Danielle Vindez 3354 days ago

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Hi great question. Atoms are not theorically connected.
Danielle

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Answered by Daniel Kosich 3306 days ago

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Although all structures (anatomy) are connected by connective tissue, the hyoid bone in the throat is perhaps the most "free."

Give us your answer, Daniel

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Answered by pepe pepe 3151 days ago

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your spirit! The will to believe ahead! Learned from my friend! R.I.P. E.Tanner!

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Answered by ALBERT FELIX 2646 days ago

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the answer may also be found by trying to compare the histological structure of the alimentary canal with that of the external body (skin). they both contain stratified epithelia with a difference in the level of keratinisation, but also have secretory glands i.e., sweat for the skin and mucous and other juices for the alimentary canal, on top of having cuboidal cells

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