Digestive system Flashcards
Small intestine parts *
duodenum, ileum, jejunum
accessory organs
liver gallbladder pancreas
large intestine parts*
cecum ascending transverse descending colon rectum anal canal
greater omentum *
falciform ligament
digestive tract histology/layers*
mucosa - innermost layer/in contact w food, secrets mucus
submucosa - connective tissue, blood vessels nerves etc
muscularis* - 2/3 muscle layers, movement & secretion
serosa/ adventitia - outermost layer connective tissue stability
oral cavity palate
hard palate - hard bone anterior
soft palate - soft muscle posterior
roof of mouth
saliva enzymes some*
amylase - carbs
lysozyme - antibacterial enzyme
trypsin - breakdown proteins
stomach parts*
openings - gastroesophageal, pyloric
parts - cardiac, fundus, boyd, pyloric; antrum & canal
stomach layers
visceral peritoneum/ serosa
muscularis - outer longitutidanl, middle circular inner oblique
submucosa
mucosa - simple column epithelium
rugae - folds in stomach wall that allow stomach to stretch after eating
small intestine high SA
plicae circulares - circular folds
villi & microvilli