Ch. 23-1 Digestive System Flashcards

1
Q

What is the primary function of the digestive system?

A

The digestive system takes in food, breaks it down into nutrient molecules, absorbs these molecules into the bloodstream, and rids the body of indigestible remains.

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2
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List the six major activities involved in the processing of food.

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  • Ingestion
  • Mechanical Breakdown
  • Propulsion
  • Digestion
  • Absorption
  • Defecation
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3
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What are the two major categories of digestive system organs?

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  • Alimentary Canal/Gastrointestinal Tract (GI)
  • Accessory Digestive Organs
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4
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What organs are part of the alimentary canal?

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  • Mouth
  • Pharynx
  • Esophagus
  • Stomach
  • Large and Small Intestines
  • Anus
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5
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What organs are classified as accessory digestive organs?

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  • Mouth
  • Tongue
  • Gall Bladder
  • Salivary Glands
  • Pancreas
  • Liver
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6
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What are the four layers (tunics) of the alimentary canal?

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  • Mucosa
  • Submucosa
  • Muscularis externa
  • Serosa
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What are the functions of the mucosal layer?

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  • Secrete mucous, enzymes, hormones
  • Absorb digestion end products
  • Protect against infectious disease
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What is the composition of the mucosal layer?

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  • Epithelial lining
  • Lamina propria
  • Muscularis mucosae
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9
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What is the main characteristic of the submucosa layer?

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Highly vascular with lots of blood and lymph vessels, elastic fibers, and many lymph follicles.

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What is the primary function of the muscularis externa?

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Functions in peristalsis and segmentation.

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What is the serosa layer also known as?

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Visceral peritoneum.

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12
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What is the structure of the mouth’s walls?

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Thick stratified squamous epithelium.

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13
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What are the two parts of the palate?

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  • Hard palate
  • Soft palate
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14
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What is the primary role of the tongue in digestion?

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Grips food, mixes it with saliva, and initiates swallowing.

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15
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What types of papillae are found on the tongue?

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  • Filiform
  • Fungiform
  • Vallate
  • Foliate
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16
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What is the composition of saliva?

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About 97-99.5% water, with solutes including electrolytes, enzymes, proteins, and wastes.

17
Q

What are the functions of saliva?

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  • Clean mouth
  • Dissolve food for tasting
  • Moisten food
  • Digestive enzymes to break down starch and lipids
18
Q

What are the three sections of the pharynx?

A
  • Nasopharynx
  • Oropharynx
  • Laryngopharynx
19
Q

What is the length of the esophagus?

A

About 25 cm long.

20
Q

What prevents backflow in the esophagus?

A

Lower esophageal (cardiac) sphincter.

21
Q

What type of epithelium is found in the esophageal mucosa?

A

Nonkeratinized stratified squamous epithelium.

22
Q

What is the stomach’s primary role in digestion?

A

Temporary storage tank where chemical breakdown of proteins begins and food is converted into chyme.

23
Q

What are the regions of the stomach?

A
  • Cardiac region
  • Fundus
  • Body
  • Pylorus
24
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What are rugae?

A

Large folds that allow the stomach to expand and contract.

25
Q

What are the three types of gastric glands in the stomach?

A
  • Mucous neck cells
  • Parietal cells
  • Chief cells
26
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What does the mucosal barrier in the stomach protect against?

A

It protects against the corrosive nature of gastric acid and protein digesting enzymes.

27
Q

Fill in the blank: The stomach produces a layer of _______ that traps a layer of bicarbonate-rich fluid beneath it.

A

alkaline mucous

28
Q

True or False: The stomach surface epithelium is completely renewed every three to six days.