Chapter 24 Flashcards
alimentary canal
GI tract
tonus def/length of GI tract
state of contraction
GI tract is 5-7m during tonus
six basic processes of digestive system
- Ingestion: taking food into mouth.
- Secretion: release of water, acid,
buffers, and enzymes into lumen
of GI tract. - Mixing and propulsion: churning
and movement of food through GI
tract. - Digestion: mechanical and
chemical breakdown of food. - Absorption: passage of digested
products from GI tract into blood
and lymph. - Defecation: elimination of feces
from GI tract.
four layers of GI tract (deep to superficial)
mucosa
submucosa
muscularis
serosa/adventita
mucosa layer of GI tract has what layers (3)
inner epithelium
lamina propria
muscularis mucosae
inner epithelium of mucosa layer of GI tract (functions/rate or renewal/contains what special cells)
protective (mouth, pharynx, esophagus, anal canal), secretion./absorption (stomach, intestines)
rate of renewal 5-7 days
enteroendocrine cells secrete hormones
lamina propria of mucosa layer of GI tract (what CT, function, contains majority of what cells)
aerolar CT
has vessels for absorbed nutrients
contains majority of the cells of the mucosa-associated lymphatic tissue (MALT) (lymphatic nodules for immune system)
muscularis mucosae of mucosa of GI tract (function)
creates folds in MM of stomach/SI=more SA for digestion/absorption
movements ensure all absorptive cells are exposed to GI contents
submucosa of GI tract (CT, function, plexus)
areolar CT
vessels for digested nutrients
has submucosal plexus (network of neurons)
muscularis of GI tract (types, plexus)
skeletal ( mouth, pharynx, and superior and middle parts of the esophagus, external anal sphincter)
smooth : inner circular fibers outer longitudinal
has myenteric plexus (network of neurons)
serosa of GI tract (location, tissue, AKA)
only in abdominal cavity
serous membrane with areolar CT/simple squamous
AKA visceral peritoneum
adventita location/tissue
found on esophagus
single layer areolar CT
two plexuses of enteric nervous system
myenteric plexus (plexus of Auerbach)
submucosal plexus ( plexus of Meissner)
myenteric plexus location/function
between circular/longitudinal fibers of muscularis
control GI tract motility (frequency/strength of contraction)
submucosal plexus location/function
within submucosa
control secretions of organs of GI tract
2 major sensory receptors of GI tract
chemoreceptors, mechanoreceptors
parasympathetic innervation of GI tract
Psymp preG neurons of the vagus/pelvic splanchnic nerves synapse with Psymp postG neurons located in the myenteric and submucosal plexuses. Some of the psymp postG neurons in turn synapse with neurons in the ENS; others directly innervate smooth muscle and glands within the wall of the GI tract
increase in GI secretion and motility by increasing the activity of ENS neurons
sympathetic innervation of GI tract
arise from the thoracic and upper lumbar regions of the SC
symp postG neurons synapse with neurons located in the myenteric plexus and the submucosal plexus
cause a decrease in GI secretion and motility by inhibiting the neurons of the ENS
gastrointestinal reflex pathways
regulate GI secretion/motility by responses to stimuli in lumen of GI tract
receptors ot CNS, ANS, or ENS then activate or inhibit glands/smooth
five major peritoneal folds
greater omentum
falciform ligamen
lesser omentum
mesentery
mesocolon
Ascites
Distension of parental cavity due to fluid buildup from disease
greater omentum (size, folds, function)
longest
4 layers over transverse colon and coils of SI (fatty apron)
lots of adipose cells (beer belly)
lymph nodes contribute macrophages and antibody-producing plasma cells that help combat and contain infections of the GI tract
falciform ligament (function)
attatches liver to the anterior abdominal wall and diaphragm
lesser omentum function
connects the stomach and
duodenum to liver
pathway for blood vessels entering the liver and contains the hepatic portal
vein, common hepatic artery, and common bile duct, along with
some lymph nodes
mesentery (size, shape, function, lots of, extends)
biggest fold
fan shaped
binds jejunum and ileum of SI to post abdominal wall
lots of fat
extends from the posterior abdominal wall to wrap around the small intestine and then returns to its origin, forming a
double-layered structure. Between the two layers are blood and lymphatic vessels and lymph nodes.
mesocolon (function)
bind the transverse colon and
sigmoid colon of the LI to the post abdominal wall
carries blood and lymphatic vessels to the intestines.
labial frenulum
inner surface of each lip is attached to its corresponding gum by a midline fold of MM called labial frenulum
muscles for chewing
buccinator (cheek) orbicularis oris (lips)
oral vestibule
space between chekks/lips and teeth/gums
oral cavity proper
space fro gums/teeth to fauces (opening to oropharynx)
palate (Function/parts)
allows breathing while chewing
hard: palatine and maxilla with MM
soft: muscle with MM
uvula
drawn superiorly during swallowing to prevent food from entering the nasopharynx
palatine vs lingual tonsil location
between palatoglossal/paalatopharyngeal arch vs at base of tongue
small salivary glands (4)
labial, buccal, palatal, lingual
major salivary glands- 3 paired (location/open to)
parotid: inferior and
anterior to the ears, between the skin and the masseter muscle open to the vestibule opposite the second
maxillary (upper) molar tooth
submandibular: floor of the mouth open to oral cavity proper lateral to the lingual frenulum
sublingual: beneath the tongue and superior to the submandibular glands open to floor of mouth into oral cavity proper
saliva composition
99.5% water and 0.5% solutes
solutes:
1. ions: sodium, potassium, chloride, bicarbonate, and phosphate.
- dissolved gases/organic substances: including urea and uric acid, mucus, immunoglobulin A, the bacteriolytic enzyme lysozyme, and salivary amylase, a digestive enzyme that acts on starch
parotid vs submandibular vs sublingual glands release
watery amylase vs fluid amylase thickened with mucus vs mostly mucus with little amylase
salivary amylase function
breaks starch into maltose, maltotriose, a-dextrin
tongue attached inferiorly to
hyoid bone, styloid process of temporal bone and mandible
extrinsic muscles of tongue (movement of tongue/function)
Move tongue from side to side and in and out
Food maneuvered for mastication, shaped into bolus, and
maneuvered for swallowing
intrinsic muscles of tongue (movement of tongue/function)
Alter shape of tongue
swalloing of speech
lingual frenulum
fold of MM on inferior surface of tongue to limit posterior movement
lingual glands
secrete lingual lipase=30% triglycerides (fats/oils) broken down into fatty acids and diglycerides
periodontal ligament
dense fibrous CT that anchors the teeth to the socket walls and acts as a shock absorber during chewing