DI Flashcards
pancreatic secretion - enzymes
trypsin, chymotrypsin
splits peptide bonds in proteins to peptide fragments
carboxypeptidase
splits terminal amino acid from carboxyl end of protein
pancreatic lipase
splits 2 fatty acids from triglycerides to free fatty acids and monoglycerides
pancreatic amylase
splits polysaccharides to maltose
protein enzymes (secreted inactive)
with activation in duodenum
trypsinogen
coverted to trypsin activated by enterokinase
chymotrypsinogen
converted to chymotrypsin activated by trypsin
procarboxypeptidase
converted to carboxypeptidase activated by trypsin
bacterial flora
“micriobiome”
- convert some undigested cellulose/fiber to short chain fatty acids
- produce small amounts of vitamin K and B complex
- ferment some undigested carbs to gases
haustral churning
segmentation like process in the large intestion
- mechanical digestion
- contraction of smooth muscles causes segmentation
- local control based on distension of haustra
defacation
- rectum usually empty
- mechanoreceptors detect rectal wall distension
- send signal to medulla oblongata and spinal centres
- rectum contracts, internal anal sphincter relaxes (smooth muscle)
- external anal sphincter contracts intially (skeletal muscle)
- once pressure reached in rectum, external anal sphincter relaxes and feces expelled
neural
short reflexes
Intrinsic control
Stimuli to receptors -> nerve plexuses-> effector cells all within GI tract (enteric ns)
Long reflexes
extrinsic control
neural paths extend outside GI tract up to and back from CNS via afferent neurons and efferent nerves
-back to nerve plexuses via ANS ( sympathetic and parasympathetic )
secretin, gastrin, CCK
main enteroendocrine cells scattered throughout epithelium of stomach
- hormonal gastrointestinal regulation
- Can be excitatory or inhibitory depending on target
enteroendocrine cells
one surface exposed to lumen of GI tract for stimuli of cell encountered
- when stimulated, opposite surface from GI tract lumen releases hormone into blood
- travel in blood to generate response
cephalic phase
- initial phase beginning digestive processes
- sensory signals sent to salivary centre in medulla oblongata -> increase salivation
Both sympathetic and parasympathetic produce salivation
Not antagonistic
sympathetic triggered by stress and dehydration (smaller volume, thick saliva, rich in mucus (dry mouth))
parasympathetic provides basic amount to keep mouth and throat moist, abundant watery saliva rich in enzymes when stimulated
mouth chemical digestion
salivation-saliva production
-salivary glands release into mouth via ducts
99% water : rinses away bacteria dissloves molecules for taste
mucus
lurbicates food, mouth, pharynx to facilitate bolus swallowing
bicarbonate
neutralizes acids in foods (mouth slightly acidic)
lyzsozyme
kills bacteria and prevents bacterial growth in mouth
enzymes salivary amylase lingual lipase
salivary amylase breaks down polysacharides to monosacharides
-wants slightly acidic environement
lingual lipase breaks down tryglicerides to maltose
-wants highly acidic environment