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Digestive Flashcards

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Mouth

A

salivary amylase = starches

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Stomach

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gastric juice, gastrin, pepsinogens,
hydrochloric acid = proteins

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Pancreas

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pancreatic amylase, lipase and
protease = starches, lipids & proteins

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LV/GB

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bile salts = emulsification of fats for
increased digestion

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Small Intestine

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  • three sections: duodenum, jejunum, illeum
  • site of nutrient absorption
  • Common Bile Duct delivers pancreatic enzymes and bile salts to the chyme in the SI
  • Peyer’s Patches located in the SI
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Large Intestine

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  • Absorption of water and essential vitamins produced by the gut flora
  • Converts digested food to fecal matter
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