Digestive System Flashcards
1
Q
Locate & name the 9 abdominal regions
A
R/L hypochondriac Epigastric R/L lumbar Umbilical R/L iliac Hypogastric
2
Q
State the functions of the alimentary tract:
A
Ingest - process - digest - absorb - excrete
3
Q
State the 4 distinct layers of the alimentary canal.
A
- MUCOSA
- SUBMUCOSA
- MUSCULARIS EXTERNA
- SEROSA
4
Q
State the 3 layers of the mucosa
A
Epithelium, lamina propria & muscularis mucosae
5
Q
Function of submucosa
A
Blood, lymphatic & nerve supply
SUBMUCOSAL PLEXUS
6
Q
Function of muscularis externa
A
Segmental contractions & peristalsis.
MYENTERIC PLEXUS.
7
Q
Function of serosa
A
Reduces friction of muscle movement.
8
Q
State the 3 groups of salivary glands
A
sublingual, submandibular, parotid