control of alimentary system Flashcards
what controls the alimentary system?
nerves and hormones
which 2 types of nerves control the alimentary system?
somatic and autonomic
which 2 types of somatic nerves control the alimentary system?
sensory and motor
which 2 types of autonomic nerves control the alimentary system?
parasympathetic and sympathetic
give examples of somatic control of the alimentary system
eating, doing toilet, mastication
what influence does the sympathetic NS have on the alimentary system?
directs blood away from gut towards essential organs
what influence does the parasympathetic NS have on the alimentary system?
kicks in when we rest, stimulates gut motility
which hormones control the GIT?
cholrcystokinin (CCK), gastrin, gastric inhibitory peptide (GIP), secretin
what is the function of cholecystokinin?
bile sack mover, stimulates production of bile to digest fat
where is gastrin produced? and what cells produce it?
produced by G cells in the stomach
what is the function of gastrin?
activates parietal cells which produce HCl
when is gastro inhibitory peptide (GIP) produced?
in response to insulin regulation
which structure releases secretin into the bloodstream?
duodenum
what is the function of secretin?
reduces gastrin secretions and neutralises acid coming from the duodenum
which type of nervous control is most active at the top (mouth) and bottom (anal canal) of the GIT?
somatic
which nervous control is most active at the middle of the GIT?
autonomic
At which structures in the GIT do most hormones work?
stomach and small intestine
what is the function of the mouth and pharynx?
secretion - saliva
motility - chewing and swallowing
secretary control of saliva is completely neural via which nerves?
cranial
which two stimuli stimulate saliva production?
chemical and mechanical
which chemical stimuli stimulate saliva production?
gustation and olfaction
which cranial nerves are responsible for gustation?
CN VII, IX