alimentary test Flashcards
Layers of the alimentary canal (Deep to superficial)
Mucosa, Submucosa, Muscularis, Serosa
Function of incisors
to cut and sheer food
Function of canines
to tear and grip food
Function of premolars
to crush and grind food
Function of molars
to grind food
How many teeth do children and adults have
children-20
adults-32
Phases of deglutition
- Buccal phase- bolus forced to the pharynx by the tongue 2. Pharyneal-esophageal
How many layers are in the stomach
4
How many parts are there to the alimentary canal
8
Parts to the alimentary canal
mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, rectum, anus
Catabolism vs anabolism
-Anabolism refers to the process of building up complex molecules from simpler ones
-Catabolism refers to the breakdown of complex molecules into simpler ones
What body systems are involved with the pancreas
digestive and endocrine systems
Compare & contract gastric bypass vs sleeve surgeries
-Gastric bypass, involves both restriction and malabsorption, leading to potentially greater weight loss and a higher risk of complications like dumping syndrome.
-Gastric sleeve, is primarily a restrictive procedure with a lower risk of complications but may result in less significant weight loss
Macro vs micro nutrients
-Macronutrients, nutrients your body needs in large amounts, providing energy and building blocks for growth and function.
-Micronutrients, known as vitamins and minerals, are essential but required in much smaller quantities and play vital roles in various bodily processes
Control of external anal sphincter
voluntary
Control of internal anal sphincter
involuntary
what is the function of the liver
filtering the blood, processing nutrients, and producing bile
what is the function of the large intestine
absorption of water, form and eliminate waste, produce vitamins and nutrients,
components of gastric juices
water, hydrochloric acid, enzymes, mucus, and intrinsic factor
