Digestive System Flashcards
organs involved in the digestion of food
digestive system
a continuous tube that extends from the mouth to the anus through the thoracic and
abdominopelvic cavities
Alimentary canal/ Gastrointestinal tract (GIT)
the length of the GI tract is about 5–7 meters (16.5–23 ft)
in a living person when the muscles along the wall of the GI tract organs are in a state of _____ (sustained contraction).
tonus
Teeth-Tongue-Salivary glands-Liver, Gallbladder- Pancreas
Accessory structures or gland organs
aid in the physical breakdown of food,
teeth
assists in chewing and
swallowing
tongue
taking food into mouth. This process involves taking foods and liquids into the mouth (eating)
ingestion
release of water, acid, buffers, and enzymes into lumen of GI tract
secretion
Each day, cells within the walls of the GI tract and accessory digestive organs secrete
a total of about _______liters of water, acid, buffers, and enzymes into the lumen (interior
space) of the tract.
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churning and movement of food through GI tract
mixing and propulsion
Alternating________ of smooth muscle in the walls of the GI tract
mix food and secretions and move them toward the anus
contractions and relaxations
capability of the GI
tract to mix and move material along its length
motility
mechanical and chemical breakdown of food
digestion
the teeth cut and grind food before it is swallowed, and then
smooth muscles of the stomach and small intestine churn the food to further assist
the process. As a result, food molecules become dissolved and thoroughly mixed with
digestive enzymes.
mechanical digestion
the _____ cut and grind food before it is swallowed, and then
________of the stomach and _______ churn the food to further assist
the process. As a result, food molecules become dissolved and thoroughly mixed with
__________.
teeth
smooth muscles and small intestine
digestive enzymes
the large carbohydrate, lipid, protein, and
nucleic acid molecules in food are split into smaller molecules by hydrolysis. Digestive
enzymes produced by the salivary glands, tongue, stomach, pancreas, and small
intestine catalyze these catabolic reactions.
chemical digestion
the large carbohydrate, lipid, protein, and
nucleic acid molecules in food are split into smaller molecules by _______.
_______ produced by the salivary glands, tongue, stomach, pancreas, and small
intestine catalyze these catabolic reactions.
hydrolysis
Digestive enzymes
substances in food can be
absorbed without chemical digestion.
vitamins, ions, cholesterol, water
passage of digested products from GI tract into blood and lymph
absorption
The entrance of ingested and secreted fluids, ions, and the products of digestion into
the epithelial cells lining the lumen of the GI tract is called ______. The absorbed
substances pass into blood or lymph and circulate to cells throughout the body
absorption
elimination of feces from GI tract.
defecation
Wastes, indigestible substances, bacteria, cells sloughed from the lining of the GI
tract, and digested materials that were not absorbed in their journey through the
digestive tract leave the body through the anus in a process called
defecation
eliminated material is termed
feces
4 layers of GI tract
mucosa, submucosa, muscularis, and serosa/adventitia
mucous membrane lining the alimentary tract
mucosa
layer of mucosa that is in direct contact with the contents of the GI tract
epithelium
in the mouth, pharynx, esophagus, and anal canal is mainly ______ that serves a protective function
nonkeratinized stratified squamous epithelium
functions in secretion and absorption, lines the
stomach and intestines.
simple columnar epithelium
secrete hormones to the bloodstream
endocrine cells (enteroendocrine cells)
secrete mucus and fluid into the lumen of the GI tract
exocrine cells
layer of mucosa that is composed of loose areolar connective tissue to which the epithelial cells are
attached
lamina propria
contains nerves, blood vessels and lymph vessels which are the routes by which
nutrients absorbed into the GI tract reach the other tissues of the body.
lamina propria
Contains MALT (Mucosa-Associated Lymphoid Tissue)
lamina propria
contains immune system cells that protect the body against infection
or diseases. Found in the tonsils, appendix, SI, and LI
MALT
thin layer of smooth muscle which throws the mucous membrane of the stomach
and small intestine into many small folds, which increase the surface area for
digestion and absorption.
muscularis mucosae
Its movements ensure that all absorptive cells are fully
exposed to the contents of the GI tract.
muscularis mucosae
Inner layer of muscularis mucosae
circular layer
outer layer of muscularis mucosae
longitudinal
thick layer of areolar connective tissue that binds mucosa to the muscularis layer
submucosa
HIGHLY VASCULARIZED that receive absorbed food molecules
submucosa
contains SUBMUCOSAL PLEXUS/ PLEXUS OF MEISSNER
submucosa
a portion of the ANS: Enteric Nervous System that regulates/innervates the secretory cells of GIT
Plexus of Meissner
part of submucosa which is responsible in voluntary swallowing
*mouth, pharynx, superior and middle part of the esophagus, external anal spinchter
-which permits voluntary control of defecation
skeletal muscles
part of submucosa which is responsible in involuntary contractions
-throughout the rest of the GIT especially at the intestines
smooth muscles
contains the major nerve of the GIT and is parasympathetic
smooth muscles
controls GI motility/peristalsis
Myenteric Plexus or Plexus of Auerbach
increases GI motility
parasympathetic nervous system
layer of GI tract that is superficial or outermost layer; is a serous membrane composed of areolar connective
tissue and simple squamous epithelium (mesothelium).
serosa
ADVENTITIA of the esophagus (the esophagus lacks a serosa; instead, only a single
layer of areolar connective tissue)
serosa
lacks a serosa
esophagus
layer of GI tract that contains VISCERAL PERITONIUM (membrane that covers an organ of the GIT); because it forms
a portion of the peritoneum,
serosa
membrane that covers an organ of the GIT
visceral peritoneum
largest serous membrane of the bod
peritoneum
made up of the large folds that bind the organs together and to the
walls of the abdominal cavity
peritoneum
2 layers of peritoneum
simple squamous epithelium and connective tissue
type of peritoneum that lines the wall of the abdominopelvic cvity
parietal peritoneum
type of peritoneum that lines the organ in the abdominal cavity
visceral peritoneum
space between the parietal & visceral peritoneum
peritoneal cavity
type of peritoneum that are double layers of serous membrane
mesentery
A fan-shaped fold of the peritoneum
mesentery
contains blood and lymphatic vesssels and nerves supplying the abdominal
organs
mesentery
Holds GI in place
*the tip of the fold binds the SI to the posterior portion of the abdominal wall
mesentery
binds the LI to the posterior abdominal wall
mesocolon
carries blood vessels and lymphatic vessels to the intestines
mesocolon
“sickle-shaped” peritoneal fold
falciform
attaches the liver to the anterior abdominal wall
falciform
the only digestive organ attached to the anterior abdominal wall
liver
fast skin
omentum
suspends the stomach and doudenum from the liver
lesser omentum
pathway for blood vessels entering the liver and contains the hepatic
portal vein, common hepatic artery, and common bile duct, along with some
lymph nodes.
lesser omentum
largest peritoneal fold
greater omentum
it hangs loosely like a fatty portion over the transverse colon and coils to the SI
greater omentum
extends downward anterior to the SI then it extends upward and attaches to
the transverse colon
greater omentum
Greater omentum normally contains a considerable amount of _______, which can greatly expand with weight gain, contributing
to the characteristic “beer belly” seen in some overweight individuals.
adipose tissue
consists of mastication and movements of the gastrointestinal
tract that aid chemical digestion.
mechanical digestion
series of hydrolysis reactions that break down large
carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids in foods into smaller molecules that
are usable by body cells.
chemical digestion
Folds of peritoneum
mesentery, mesocolon, falciform ligament, lesser
omentum, and greater omentum
extends from the lips to the oropharynx
mouth/ buccal cavity
fleshy folds surrounding the opening of the mouth. They contain the
orbicularis oris muscle and are covered externally by skin and internally by a mucous
membrane
lips/labia
middle fold of the mouth
labial frenulum
space between the gums and teeth
vestibule
opening between oral cavity and pharynx
fauces
anterior portion of roof of the mouth
hard palate
posterior portion of the roof of the mouth
soft palate
lateral walls of the oral cavity
cheeks
conical muscular process hanging from the soft palate
uvula
a fold of mucous membrane in the midline of the undersurface of
the tongue, is attached to the floor of the mouth and aids in limiting the movement of
the tongue posteriorly
lingual frenulum
accessory digestive organs located in sockets of the alveolar processes of the mandible
and maxillae.
teeth/ dentes
part of tooth that is the visible portion above the level of the gums
crown
part of tooth that is the constricted junction of the crown and root near the gum line
neck
part of tooth that is embedded in the socket are one to three ______.
roots
a calcified connective tissue that gives a tooth its shape and rigidity; encloses
the pulp cavity
dentin
it is harder than the bone because of its higher content of Ca salts
*70% of its dry weight consists of Ca salts
dentin
-lies in the crown and is filled up with PULP or connective tissue
-contains blood vessels, nerves and lymphatic vessels
pulp cavity
a narrow extension of the pulp cavity that runs thru the root of the tooth
root canal
an opening at the base of the root canal thru which blood vessels, lymphatics
and nerve pass thru or enter
apical foramen
the HARDEST substance of the body
-the richest with Ca salts: Ca phosphate and Ca carbonate (95% of its dryweight)
-covers the dentin
enamel
protects the tooth from “wear-and-tear” when chewing
enamel
a bone-like substance which attaches the root to the periodontal ligament
cementum
covers the dentin of the root of the tooth
cementum
sockets where the teeth are rooted on
alveoli
-lines the alveolar wall
periodontal membrane
extend slightly into each socket forming gingival sulcus
gingivae/ gums
anchors/holds the teeth in position and acts as shock-absorber when chewing
periodontal ligament
Type of teeth that has 10 pairs; 1 pair of teeth appears each month until all the 20 are present
-start to fall of between the ages of 6 and 13 and be replaced by permanent teeth
temporary/milk teeth/baby teeth/ deciduous teeth
falling out
decidu
type of teeth that has 32 or 16 paires
-incisors, canine, first molar, and second molar
permanent/secondary teeth
permanent teeth that has 4 pairs: 2 pairs of central & 2 pairs lateral
incisors
permanent teeth that has 2 pairs of poined cusps for tearing
canines/cuspids
permanent teeth that has
1st: 2 pairs
2nd: 2 pairs
premolars/bicuspids
permanent teeth
1st (2 pairs) erupt t age 6-7
2nd (2 pairs) erupt at age 11-13
3rd (2 pairs) erupt at age 17-21
molars
-results from chewing (Mastication) thru the coordinated functions of the tongue
and teeth
mechanical digestion
ingested foods in mechanical digestion is reduced to soft, flexible mass called
bolus
it is facilitated by the action of 2 enzymes
chemical digestion
enzyme for chemical digestion that breaks down starch
Salivary amylase
enzyme for chemical digestion that starts the breakdown of triglycerides into f.a and monoglycerides
lingual lipase
keep food between teeth
cheeks and lips
secrete saliva
salivary gland
move tongue from side to side and in and out
extrinsic tongue muscles
alter shape of toungue
intrinsic tongue muscle
serve as receptor for gustation and presence of food in mouth
taste buds
secrete lingual lipase
lingual glands
cut, tear, and pulverize food
teeth