| D009119 |
Muscle Contraction |
A process leading to shortening and/or development of tension in muscle tissue. Muscle contraction occurs by a sliding filament mechanism whereby actin filaments slide inward among the myosin filaments. |
Inotropism,Muscular Contraction,Contraction, Muscle,Contraction, Muscular,Contractions, Muscle,Contractions, Muscular,Inotropisms,Muscle Contractions,Muscular Contractions |
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| D009479 |
Neuropeptides |
Peptides released by NEURONS as intercellular messengers. Many neuropeptides are also hormones released by non-neuronal cells. |
Neuropeptide |
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| D009803 |
Sphincter of Oddi |
The sphincter of the hepatopancreatic ampulla within the duodenal papilla. The COMMON BILE DUCT and main pancreatic duct pass through this sphincter. |
Oddi's Sphincter,Oddi Sphincter,Oddis Sphincter,Sphincter, Oddi's |
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| D010528 |
Peristalsis |
A movement, caused by sequential muscle contraction, that pushes the contents of the intestines or other tubular organs in one direction. |
Peristalses |
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| D005768 |
Gastrointestinal Hormones |
HORMONES secreted by the gastrointestinal mucosa that affect the timing or the quality of secretion of digestive enzymes, and regulate the motor activity of the digestive system organs. |
Enteric Hormone,Enteric Hormones,Gastrointestinal Hormone,Intestinal Hormone,Intestinal Hormones,Hormone, Enteric,Hormone, Gastrointestinal,Hormone, Intestinal,Hormones, Enteric,Hormones, Gastrointestinal,Hormones, Intestinal |
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| D006801 |
Humans |
Members of the species Homo sapiens. |
Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man |
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| D000818 |
Animals |
Unicellular or multicellular, heterotrophic organisms, that have sensation and the power of voluntary movement. Under the older five kingdom paradigm, Animalia was one of the kingdoms. Under the modern three domain model, Animalia represents one of the many groups in the domain EUKARYOTA. |
Animal,Metazoa,Animalia |
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| D001657 |
Biliary Dyskinesia |
A motility disorder characterized by biliary COLIC, absence of GALLSTONES, and an abnormal GALLBLADDER ejection fraction. It is caused by gallbladder dyskinesia and/or SPHINCTER OF ODDI DYSFUNCTION. |
Gallbladder Dyskinesia,Biliary Dyskinesias,Dyskinesia, Biliary,Dyskinesia, Gallbladder,Dyskinesias, Biliary,Dyskinesias, Gallbladder,Gallbladder Dyskinesias |
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| D001660 |
Biliary Tract Diseases |
Diseases in any part of the BILIARY TRACT including the BILE DUCTS and the GALLBLADDER. |
Biliary Tract Disease,Disease, Biliary Tract,Diseases, Biliary Tract,Tract Disease, Biliary,Tract Diseases, Biliary |
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| D016473 |
Gallbladder Emptying |
A process whereby bile is delivered from the gallbladder into the duodenum. The emptying is caused by both contraction of the gallbladder and relaxation of the sphincter mechanism at the choledochal terminus. |
Gall Bladder Emptying,Emptying, Gall Bladder,Emptying, Gallbladder |
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