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Digestive Flashcards

1
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Functions of the digestive system

A

Ingestion
Digestion
Secretion
Mixing and propulsion
Absorption
Excretion

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2
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Series of organs in which ingested material moves

A

Digestive (GI Tract)

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3
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Not part of the GI tract but has functions associated with digestive activity
Liver, pancreas, gallbladder, salivary glands

A

Accessory digestive organs

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4
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It is a continuous tube divided into different organs

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GI tract

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5
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Sections of GI tract from superior to inferior

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Mouth
pharynx
Esophagus
Stomach
Small intestine
Large intestine (colon)
Anus

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6
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Aids in breakdown of ingested materials

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Accessory organs

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7
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Accessory organs from superior to inferior

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Teeth
Tounge
Salivary glands
Pancreas
Liver
Gallbladder

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8
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The inferior space of the GI tract

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Lumen

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9
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4 layers of the GI tract

A

Mucosa
Submucosa
Muscularis
Serosa

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10
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Non keratinized stratified squamous epithelium lines mouth, pharynx, esophagus and anal canal

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Mucosa

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11
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Composed of dense connective tissue with blood and lymphatic vessels

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Submucosa

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12
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Most sections of the GI tract contain 2 layers in the __________

A

Muscularis

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13
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Superficial wall layer furthest from the muscularis

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Serosa

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14
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Uses force generated by muscles to digest nutrients

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Mechanical digestion

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15
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Utilizes enzymes and other secretions to break down ingested material

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Chemical digestion

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16
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Sequencial alternating waves of contraction and relaxation by layers of muscularis

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Peristalsis

17
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Serous membrane that holds abdominal organs in position

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Peritoneum

18
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Helps hold abdominal organs in place

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Mesenteries

19
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Also known as oral cavity

20
Q

Functions in ingestion, swallowing, sensation and speech

21
Q

Secretes saliva into oral cavity

A

Salivary glands

22
Q

Begins chemical digestion and moistens food

23
Q

Organs similar to bones that are used tear grind and mechanically breakdown food

24
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Funnel like passageway for food and air

25
Q

Flat muscular tube that connects pharynx to stomach

26
Q

Hollow muscular organ that continues chemical and mechanical digestion

27
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Retroperitoneal organ at posterior of abdomen

Both an endocrine and digestive organ

28
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Digestion begins in the

29
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Begins with acid in the stomach

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Protein digestion

30
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Pancreatic enzymes are involved in this digestion

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Nucleic acid digestion

31
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Digestion converts material into small molecules that can be easily __________

32
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Are absorbed as monosaccharides

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Carbohydrate absorption

33
Q

Bile acids in ___________ emulsify ______

A

Lipid digestion

Lipid

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