Anatomy Flashcards
What is a mucosa?
Epithilium and lamina propria
What is the function of the pharynx?
Defecnce against infection (tonsils)
Swallowing
Airway protection
What is the function of the oesophagus?
Transpor from pharynx to stomach
What is the function of the large intestine and anus?
Transit, Reabsorbtion of water and electrolytes, stool formation and waste excretion
What organs are part of the upper GI tract?
Oral cavity, Pharynx, Oesophagus, Stomach, Small intestine
Which organs are part of the lower GI tract?
Caecum, Appendix, colon, rectum, anal canal and anus
When does the upper GI tract become the lower GI tract?
ileocecal junction
What feature does the GI tract have to prevent poisons?
Special sensory receptors: taste buds
What feature does the GI tract have to prevent sharp objects/hot/cold substances?
General sensory receptors
What feature does the GI tract have to prevent bacteria viruses?
Saliva, tonsils and stomach acid
What feature does the GI tract have to prevent obstruction?
Chewing, lubrication, swallowing and peristalsis
What feature does the GI tract have to prevent aspiration?
Cough reflex
How do we prevent drooling?
Muscles of facial expression and orbicularis oris is the circular muscle surrounding the mouth that lays within the lips.
Where do the muscles of facial expression lie?
Between the superficial fascia and the fascial skeleton
What epithilium lines the oral cavity?
Stratified squamous epithilium
Where is keritinised stratified squamous epithilium present in the mouth?
Gingivae and hard palate.
Saliva is 99% water but is a solute allowing what?
Taste to occur
Mucin is found in saliva, why?
Lubricant to aid swallowing and speech and to keep mucosa moist