Ch6 Definitions Pt 2 Flashcards
1
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Liver’s job
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- removes extra glucose/ stores as glycogen
- destroys old erythrocytes (rbcs)
- removes blood toxins
- stores iron, and vitamin A, B12, D
- makes bilirubin
2
Q
Hepatocytes
A
Liver cells
- makes up the liver parenchyma (or tissue)
3
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4
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Bile (path of)
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- travels from hepatic to cystic duct (leads to gallbladder)
- when needed the gallbladder will contract to release bile down thru cystic duct into the common bile duct
- common bile duct into the duodenum
5
Q
Emulsification
A
Fat digestion
6
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7
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Bilirubin
A
Pigment that is made from destruction of hemoglobin
- liver releases it into Bile
8
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Cholecystic
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Pertaining to the gallbladder
9
Q
Choledochus
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Common bile duct
10
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Pancreas
A
-Elongated gland
- has exocrine and endocrine functions
14
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Anabolism/ Catabolism
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Building of body cells and substances (An)
Breaking down of body cells and substances (Cat)
15
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Absorption
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Process of taking digested nutrients into the circulatory system
16
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Nutrient
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substance that is necessary for normal functioning of the body
21
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Segmentation
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Mixes and delays movement of ingesta in small intestine
22
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Assimilation
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Absorption of food (happens in small intestine)
