Ch.23-2 Digestive System Flashcards

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What are the two major categories of digestive system organs?

A

1) Alimentary Canal/Gastrointestinal Tract (GI) 2) Accessory Digestive Organs

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List the organs that make up the Alimentary Canal.

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  • Mouth * Pharynx * Esophagus * Stomach * Large intestine * Small intestine * Anus
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What is the primary function of the stomach?

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

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Which enzymes and acids are involved in protein digestion in the stomach?

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  • HCl * Pepsin * Rennin
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5
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What is the essential function of the stomach related to vitamin absorption?

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Secretion of intrinsic factor, which helps absorption of vitamin B12

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What are the three stages of gastric activity associated with eating?

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  • Cephalic phase * Gastric phase * Intestinal phase
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What triggers the cephalic phase of gastric secretion?

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Taste, smell, sight, and thought of food

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During which phase does gastrin play the greatest role in stimulating stomach gland secretion?

A

Gastric phase

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What is the primary effect of highly acidic gastric contents on gastrin secretion?

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Inhibits gastrin secretion

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What is the enterogastric reflex?

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A trio of reflexes that inhibit gastric activity when the intestine fills

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How does the pylorus function in gastric emptying?

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Acts as a filter, permitting only liquids and small food particles to pass

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12
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What is the typical time frame for the stomach to empty after a meal?

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About 4 hours

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13
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What is segmentation in the context of the small intestine?

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Main means of moving food, involving kneading back and forth by contraction/relaxation of smooth muscle rings

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What role does the liver play in digestion?

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Produces bile that emulsifies fats for easier digestion

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What are the primary functions of the liver?

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  • Metabolism of fats, proteins, and carbohydrates * Storage of glycogen, vitamins, and minerals * Synthesis of plasma proteins * Excretion of bilirubin, cholesterol, hormones, and drugs
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16
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What is the structure that carries bile from the liver?

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Common hepatic duct

17
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What is the functional unit of the liver?

18
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What is found in the portal triad of liver lobules?

A
  • Hepatic artery branch * Hepatic portal vein * Bile duct
19
Q

What is the role of bile salts?

A

Help emulsify fats by breaking them into smaller pieces

20
Q

What does the gallbladder do?

A

Stores and concentrates bile from the liver

21
Q

Fill in the blank: The small intestine extends from the _______ to the ileocecal valve.

A

Pyloric sphincter

22
Q

What are the subdivisions of the small intestine?

A
  • Duodenum * Jejunum * Ileum
23
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What is the primary function of the jejunum?

A

Absorbs most nutrients from digested food

24
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What is the function of microvilli in the small intestine?

A

Increase the surface area for absorption and contain brush border enzymes

25
Q

What is the daily production of intestinal juice?

A

About 1.5 L

26
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What is the role of Peyer’s patches?

A

Help remove bacteria to prevent entry into the bloodstream