digestion - lecture 6 Flashcards
what is mcc
migrating myoelectric (motor) complex
describe phase 1 of mcc
60 mins
no spike potentials on ber
no contractions
describe phase 2 of mcc
20 mins irregular spike potentials and contractions
describe phase 3 of mcc
10 mins
regular spike potentials and contractions
at its max force
describe myogenic properties of distal stomach - gen
each activates after the first - as go down more distally
interrupted by meal
phase 3 earlier and then later
where is mcc
distal stomach
si
describe initiation of mcc
not cns or ans
sometimes gut peptides can effect
needs ens - periodic activation of pattern generating circuitry
describe propagation of mcc
via ens with modulation via ans and gut peptides
describe interruption of mcc
intake of new meal
what is mcc function
housekeeping
gastric emptying of large nondigestible particles
mmc moves tings fowards - even in absence of meal = large turnover of cells in mucosa
describe secretion = exo vs endo
exo = into git, external lumen environment
endo = hormones into blood stream - intneral environment
what is process of digestion
sequence of interdependent steps
Enzymes = proteins = need to recycle eventually
duplication of enzyme activity
medium requirements = ph and ions for enzymes to function
what is digestion - secretion
chemical breakdown of food to progressively smaller molecules
results from secretory activity of large number of exocrine glands found in/with association with git
secretions released into lumen of digestive tract
describe secretion
active
depends on energy and blood flow
results in release of fluids containing ions and many enzymes
secretory cells near capillaries since need raw materials
name and describe 3 types of enzyme
amylases = breakdown starches/carbs
proteases = proteins
lipases = fats
describe pattern of regulation of secretion
nervous - ans = max control at mouth and lessens as go down git
Hormonal - gut peptides = important at bottom of git and not at top at alls
name mouth salivary glands
parotid
submandibular
sublingual
what do secretions in mouth do
protect and lubricate
Chemical digestion
describe a secretion that protects and lubricates
mucin - mucous
describe secretions that allow for chemical digestion
salivary amylase = can work at neutral ph, begins carb digestion
lingual lipase = only active at acidic ph = starts working in stomach only - produce by tongue for lipid digestion