anat lab 15: digestive Flashcards
define the gastrointestinal tract
The tube extending from mouth to anus
what are all the organs of the GI tract?
mouth, most of the pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine and anus
what are the accessory organs of the digestive system?
the teeth, tongue, salivary glands, liver, gall bladder and pancreas
define digestion
process in which food is broken down physically and chemically into smaller molecules
describe the mucosa (what layers does it have?)
The inner lining of the GI tract is a mucous membrane composed of three layers – a layer
of epithelium, a layer of connective tissue and a layer of muscle.
describe the epithelium in the non-absorptive areas of the mucosa in the GI tract
the epithelium is primarily non-
keratinized stratified squamous epithelium.
describe the epithelium of the secretory and abosrptive regions of the mucosa in the GI tract
The secretory and absorptive
regions
(stomach, small intestine, large intestine) are lined by simple columnar epithelium with
mucus producing cells.
describe the lamina propria and the muscularis mucosae of the mucosa in the GI tract
Next to the columnar epithelium layer is the lamina propria, a layer of areolar connective
tissue that contains blood vessels, lymphatic vessels and lymphatic nodules. The lamina
propria nourishes and supports the epithelium and attaches it to the third layer of the
mucosa, the muscularis mucosae. The folds seen in the stomach and small intestine are
caused the third layer of the mucosa, the muscularis mucosae.
what are the 4 layers of the GI tract
- the mucosa
- the submucosa
- the muscular layer (muscularis)
- the serosa
describe the submucosa
The areolar connective tissue of the submucosa binds the mucosa to the muscular
(muscularis) layer, and contains many blood and lymphatic vessels.
describe the muscular layer (muscularis) layer of the GI tract in the esophagus
Part way down the esophagus the muscular layer (muscularis) of the GI tract
changes from skeletal muscle (voluntary, for swallowing) to smooth muscle (involuntary).
An inner, circular layer and an outer longitudinal layer of smooth muscle fibers contract
to cause mixing and propulsion (peristalsis).
Describe the serosa of the GI tract
The serous membrane that lines the walls and covers the outside of most organs in the
abdominal cavity is the peritoneum. It is a double-layered membrane made of simple
squamous epithelium and areolar connective tissue. The peritoneum is divided into the
visceral peritoneum covering some organs, and the parietal peritoneum covering
the inner surface of the abdominal cavity. The serous membranes are kept moist and
slippery by serous fluid, which reduces friction between structures.
Organs such as the duodenum, pancreas, and ascending and descending colon are only
covered by the visceral peritoneum on their anterior surfaces, and are said to be
retroperitoneal
what are the different tissues that make up the layers of the duodenum
describe the oral cavity of the mouth
The mouth is the site of ingestion. The tongue forms the floor of the oral cavity, the
cheeks and lips form the walls, and the hard and soft palates form the roof. Within the
oral cavity are the teeth, gums (gingiva), the ducts of the salivary glands, and the uvula.
The accessory organs in the mouth are the salivary glands, the teeth and the tongue.
describe the salivary glands and teeth and tongue in the oral cavity
There are three pairs of major salivary glands, the parotid, sublingual and
submandibular glands. They secrete mucus and the enzyme salivary amylase, which
starts the chemical digestion of starch in the mouth. The teeth and tongue are involved in
mechanical digestion (mastication), grinding food and mixing it with saliva to form a
bolus. The tongue is also involved in speech and taste.
describe the pharynx
From the mouth, swallowed food enters the pharynx. Skeletal muscle contractions of the
oropharynx and laryngopharynx push the bolus of food to the esophagus. The most
superior portion of the pharynx, the nasopharynx, functions only in respiration.
describe the esophagus (function and sphincters)
The esophagus conducts food from the laryngopharynx to the stomach. At the superior end,
the skeletal muscle of the muscularis layer forms the upper esophageal sphincter. The
muscularis of the lower third of the esophagus consists of smooth muscle, forming the
lower esophageal sphincter, just superior to the stomach.
describe the hard palate
The anterior portion of the roof of the mouth—is formed by the maxillae and palatine bones and is covered by a mucous membrane; it forms a bony partition between the oral and nasal cavities
describe the soft palate
which forms the posterior portion of the roof of the mouth, is an arch-shaped muscular partition between the oropharynx and nasopharynx that is lined with mucous membrane.
describe the uvula
hanging from the free border of the soft palate is a fingerlike muscular structure called the uvula. during swallowing the soft palate and the uvula are drawn superiorly closing off the nasopharynx and preventing swallowed foods and liquids from entering the nasal cavity.
describe the tongue and the lingual frenulum
The tongue forms the floor of the oral cavity, the
cheeks and lips form the walls,
the lingual frenulum is a fold of mucus membrane in the midline of the undersurface of the tongue, is attached to the floor of the mouth and aids in limiting the movement of the tongue posteriorly
describe the teeth and the different kinds
are accessory digestive organs located in dental alveoli (sockets) of the alveolar processes of the mandible and maxillae. The alveolar processes (thickened ridges) are covered by the gingivae, or gums, which extend slightly into each dental alveolus.
I:The incisors, which are closest to the midline, are chisel-shaped and adapted for cutting into food. They are referred to as either central or lateral incisors based on their position
C:the canines, which have a pointed surface called a cusp. Canines are used to tear and shred food. Incisors and canines have only one root apiece
P+M premolars and molards: molars grind food, premolars crush and grind food
what are gingiva
gums which extend slightly into each dental alveolus
describe the different salivary glands (strucutre)
describe pharynx and associated structures (oropharynx, larygopharynx and nasopharynx)
From the mouth, swallowed food enters the pharynx. Skeletal muscle contractions of the
oropharynx and laryngopharynx push the bolus of food to the esophagus.
The most
superior portion of the pharynx, the nasopharynx, functions only in respiration.
describe the acinar cells of the salivary amylase
Acinar cells produce salivary amylase in a watery serous fluid or in thicker fluid called
mucus
describe the structur of the stomach
The stomach serves as a temporary holding area for food as well as a site for chemical and
mechanical breakdown of food. It is divided into four main regions: the cardia, fundus,
body and pylorus. At the junction of the pylorus and the duodenum is a smooth muscle
sphincter called the pyloric sphincter. The shorter, concave side of the stomach is called
the lesser curvature and the longer convex side is the greater curvature. When empty,
the mucosa of the stomach forms longitudinal folds called gastric folds of mucosa
(rugae).
describe the epithelium of the stomach
The epithelium of the stomach is a layer of simple columnar epithelium. Folds in the mucosa
create pits which extend down into the lamina propria. These gastric pits are lined with
secretory epithelium called gastric glands. Three types of exocrine gland cells in the
gastric glands secrete various substances into the stomach lumen: the chief cells,
parietal cells and mucous neck cells. Together the secretions from these cells form the
gastric juice
describe the muscularis of the stomach
The muscularis of the stomach has an additional layer in the body region, an inner oblique
muscle layer.
At the lesser curvature of the stomach, the serosa extends upwards to the liver forming the
lesser omentum. From the greater curvature, the serosa extends downward and forms
the greater omentum, which covers the intestines.
describe the stomach and associated structures (lesser curvature and greater curvature)
The stomach serves as a temporary holding area for food as well as a site for chemical and
mechanical breakdown of food. It is divided into four main regions: the cardia, fundus,
body and pylorus. At the junction of the pylorus and the duodenum is a smooth muscle
sphincter called the pyloric sphincter. The shorter, concave side of the stomach is called
the lesser curvature and the longer convex side is the greater curvature.
describe the folds of mucosa (rugae)
When empty,
the mucosa of the stomach forms longitudinal folds called gastric folds of mucosa
(rugae).
describe the lesser omentum
At the lesser curvature of the stomach, the serosa extends upwards to the liver forming the
lesser omentum. Supports stomach
describe the greater omentum
From the greater curvature, the serosa extends downward and forms
the greater omentum, which covers the intestines.
describe the pyloric sphincter
The pylorus communicates with the duodenum of the small intestine via a smooth muscle sphincter called the pyloric sphincter (valve).
describe the pancrease. Is it an endocrine or exocrine glands?
The pancreas is an accessory digestive organ that releases secretions into the duodenum of
the small intestine. The accessory duct (duct of Santorini) empties directly into the
duodenum. The pancreatic duct (duct of Wirsung) joins the (common) bile duct to
form the hepatopancreatic ampulla (ampulla of Vater). The hepatopancreatic ampulla
empties into the duodenum at the major duodenal papilla.
The pancreas is both an endocrine and an exocrine gland. Pancreatic juice contains several enzymes, water, salt and
sodium bicarbonate
List three enzymes produced by the pancreas, in addition to trypsinogen.
chymotrypsin to digest proteins; amylase for the digestion of carbohydrates; and lipase to break down fats.
what is the function of trypsinogen in the pancreas
to digest proteins
What prevents pancreatic enzymes from digesting the proteins of the pancreas?
There are mechanisms to prevent these enzymes from potentially digesting the pancreas, including storage and packing in acidic zymogen granules to inhibit activity and synthesis and storage as inactive precursor forms.
describe the exocrine and endocrine portion of the pancreas
lighter coloured patches of cells inside of lobules can
be seen; these are the pancreatic islets, the endocrine portion of the pancreas. The
exocrine portion of the pancreas is made of pancreatic acini, the darker areas of the lobules.
describe the liver
The liver has a variety of functions,
some involved in the digestive process, and some not. All of the blood leaving the absorptive
surfaces of the GI tract (the stomach, small intestine and large intestine) enters the hepatic
portal vein and flows into the liver. Cells in the liver convert and store excess nutrients from
the blood and correct deficiencies by releasing stored reserves or by synthesizing them.
The liver’s digestive function is carried out by hepatocytes, which secrete bile. Bile has no
enzymatic action, but emulsifies lipids (breaks up large lipid droplets into small lipid droplets),
creating a larger surface area for digestion by lipases.
where is bile found in the liver?
Bile collects in increasingly larger ducts which empty into the left and right hepatic ducts.
These merge into the common hepatic duct. The common hepatic duct unites with the
cystic duct from the gall bladder to form the (common) bile duct which joins the
pancreatic duct at the hepatopancreatic ampulla. Bile can be secreted directly into the
duodenum through the ampulla or it can be stored in the gall bladder until needed.
describe the pancreas and its accessory and pancreatic duct
The pancreas is an accessory digestive organ that releases secretions into the duodenum of
the small intestine. The accessory duct (duct of Santorini) empties directly into the
duodenum. The pancreatic duct (duct of Wirsung) joins the (common) bile duct to
form the hepatopancreatic ampulla (ampulla of Vater).
description and function of gallbladder
D: small sac under liver
F: stores bile and releases it during digestion of fat
description and function of cystic duct
D: connects gallbladder to the common bile duct
F: transfers bile to/from gallblader