DIGESTIVE Flashcards

1
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It is the breakdown of large organic molecules into smaller molecules that can be absorbed

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DIGESTION

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2
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One long tube from the mouth to the anus

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TRACT

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3
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Consist of the digestive tract, plus specific associated organs

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DIGESTIVE SYSTEM

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4
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Inner most layer, secretes mucus

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MUCOSA

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5
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Above mucosa, contains blood vessels, nerves small glands

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SUBMUCOSA

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6
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Above submucosa, longitudinal, circular, and oblique muscles

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MUSCULARIS

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7
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Peritoneum is present

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SEROSA

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8
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No peritoneum

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Adventia

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9
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Layers of smooth epithelial tissue

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PERITONEUM

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10
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Connective tissue of smooth epithelial tissue

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MESENTERIES

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11
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Mesentery connecting lesser curvature of stomach to liver and diaphragm

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LESSER OMENTUM

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12
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Mesentery connecting greater curvature of stomach to transverse colon and posterior body wall

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GREATER OMENTUM

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13
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First part of digestive system, contains stratified squamous epithelial

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ORAL CAVITY

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14
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Produce saliva which contains enzymes to breakdown carbohydrates into glocuse

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SALIVARY GLANDS

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15
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Salivary enzymes that breaks down carbohydrates

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AMYLASE

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16
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Salivary enzymes that are active againy bacteria

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LYSOZYME

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17
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House taste bud and mucus

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TONGUE

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18
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Hard covering protect against abrasion

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ENAMEL

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19
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This are breakdown of enamel by acids from bacteria

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CAVITIES

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20
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It connects the mouth to the esophagus

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THROAT

21
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Tube that connects the pharynx to the stomach

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ESOPHAGUS

22
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Bolus (mass of food) formed in mouth and pushed into oropharynx

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VOLUNTARY PHASE

23
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Swallowing reflex initiated when bolus stimulates receptors and oropharynx

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PHARYNGEAL PHASE

24
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Moves food from pharynx to stomach

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ESOPHAGEAL PHASE

25
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Wave-like contractions moves food through digestive tract

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PERISTALSIS

26
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Large folds that allow stomach to stretch

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RUGAE

27
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Paste-like substance that forms when food begins to breaken down

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CHYME

28
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Which have microvilli, produce digestive enzymes and absorb digestive tract

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ABSORPTIVE CELL

29
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Which produce a protective mucus

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GOBLET CELL

30
Q

Which may help protect the intestinal epithelium from bacteria

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GRANULAR CELL

31
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Which regulatory hormones

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ENDOCRINE CELL

32
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Which regulatory hormones

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ENDOCRINE CELL

33
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Proceed along the length of the intestine for variables distances and cause the chyme to move along the small intestine

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PERISTALTIC CONTRACTIONS

34
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This are propagated for only short distance and mix intestinal contents

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SEGMENTAL CONTRACTIONS

35
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Prevent movement from the large intestine back into ileum

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ILEOCECAL VALVE

36
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Gate, nerves enter and exit, receives arterial blood from the hepatic artery

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PORTA

37
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Division of liver with portal triads at corners

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LOBULES

38
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Transport bile out of liver

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HEPATIC DUCT

39
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Dilutes and neutralizes stomach acid and breakdown fats

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BILE

40
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Located posterior to stomach in inferior part of left upper quadrant

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PANCREAS

41
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Have pancreatic islets that produce insulin and glucagon

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ENDOCRINE TISSUE

42
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Produce digestive enzymes that travel through ducts

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EXOCRINE TISSUE

43
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Function is to absorb water from indigestible food

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LARGE INTESTINE

44
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Joins small intestine at ileocecal junction, has appendix attached

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CECUM

45
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9 cm structure that is often removed

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APPENDIX

46
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Straight tube that begins at sigmoid and ends at anal canal

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RECTUM

47
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Moves food through digestive tract includes swallowing and peristalsis

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PROPULSION

48
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Primarily in duodenum and jejunum of small intestine

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ABSORPTION

49
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Elimination of waste in the forms of feces

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DEFACATION