Digestion- Biochem Exam 1 Flashcards
Food + Saliva
Bolus
Bolus is moved through GI by
Peristalsis
Peristalsis is stimulated by
Distention
Law of the Gut
Irritation
Parasympathetic Nerves
Peristalsis is inhibited by
Sympathetic Nerves
Chewing ___ surface area
increases
Digestion in the Mouth
Carbs & Lipids
Top and bottom parts of esophagus
top: esophageal sphincter
bottom: gastroesophageal sphincter
Part of esophagus that causes reflux
gastroesophageal sphincter
Stages of swallowing in esophagus
1 Pharyngeal Phase
2 Esophageal Phase
Pharyngeal Phase
Folds pulled medially to form a slit, preventing large food from entering
Esophageal Phase
Moving food through for peristalsis
Parts of the stomach
Cardia
Fundus
Body
Antrum
Cardia
Walmart greeter
Fundus
gas collector
Body
gastric juices
Antrum
Peristalsis
Stomach is connected to SI by
Pyloric Sphincter
Stomach Cells
Neck
Chief
Parietal
Enteroendocrine
Neck Cells
mucus and bicarbonate
Chief Cells
Enzymes
Parietal Cells
HCl and intrinsic factor
Required for B12 and digest/kill off protein
*are stimulated by gastrin
Enteroendocrine Cells
Hormones
Secrete G cells (gastric)
Digestion in Stomach
Lipids
Proteins
Gastric Juice + Bolus
Chyme