Digestive System Flashcards
another name for the digestive tract (mouth to anus)
alimentary canal
includes the liver, gal bladder, pancreas, and salivary glands
accessory organs
What are the steps to digestion?
1) ingestion
2) mechanical processing
3) digestion
4) secretion
5) absorption
6) excretion
What are the 4 layers of the alimentary canal?
1) mucosa
2) submucosa
3) muscularis externa
4) serosa
the layer in the alimentary canal, innermost layer,secretes mucous and enzymes (protection)
Mucosa Layer
layer of the alimentary canal, blood vessels and lymph and nerve
Submucosa Layer
layer of alimentary canal, contains 2 layers of muscle that push food (circular/longitudinal)
Muscularis Externa Layer
layer of the alimentary canal, outer protective layer, reduces friction
Serosa Layer
the pinch/push that moves food (controlled by pace setter cells)
Perstalsis
area from the diaphragm to pelvis
Abdominal cavity
tissue covering internal organs in the belly
Visceral Peritoneum
tissue on the wall of belly
Parietal Peritoneum
lubricates cavities to reduce friction (7 liters a day)
Peritoneal Fluid
tissue that holds the small intestines in place and supply blood vessels (run from parietal to visceral peritoneum
Messenteries
connects stomach to the back of the peritoneum (stops twisting)
Lesser Omentum
runs from the base of the stomach to the bottom of the abdominal cavity (covers intestines). Made up of fatty tissue, provides energy reserve, cushions, and protection.
Greater Omentum
digestion contractions slow down
Sympathetic Nervous System
digestion contractions speed up
Parasympathetic Nervous System
connects large intestine to the parietal peritoneum. Stops twisting and keeps it in place
Mesocolon
area behind the peritoneum where the kidneys are located
retroperitoneal
mouth cavity
Oral/Buccal Cavity
What are the functions of the mouth in digestion?
1) Analyzes food
2) Breaks down food and mixes it together
3) lubricates food
4) limited digestion
lining in the mouth, thicker on the top of the tongue and the roof of the mouth
oral mucosa
lips
labia
between the cheek and the gums
Vestibule
gums
Gingivae
roof of mouth (front and back)
Hard and Soft Palate
excess tissue in the back of throat
Uvula
lymphatic tissue in the back of the throat
Tonsils
What are the functions of the tongue?
1) Break down food
2) moves food
3) gives sense of touch
4) secrets mucous and enzymes
Parts of the tongue:
root
body
back connection area of the tongue
Root
front section of the tongue
body
taste buds (salty, sweet, bitter, sour, and savery)
Lingual papillae
tissue under the tongue that holds it down
Frenulum
when the frenulum is too long- ‘tongue tied’
Ankyloglassia
enzyme that starts to breakdown fats
Lingual Lipase
Muscles in the mouth:
Intrinsic
Extrinsic
smaller, coordinate shape and help with speech
Intrinsic
larger, used for major movements
Extrinsic
Typesof Salivary Glands:
1) Parotid
2) Sublingual
3) Submandibular
type of salivary, found in cheeks, thick saliva, amylase, 25% of all saliva, release through the parotid duct
Parotid
type of salivary gland, found under the tongue, watery mucous, 5% of all saliva, ducts release on each side of the tongue
Sublingual
type of salivary gland, found in lower jaw, mucins (buffer), 70% of all saliva, amylase
Submandibular
Characteristics of Saliva:
1) 1-1.5 liters/day
2) 99.4% water
3) .6% electrolytes, buffers, enzymes, and antibodies
Functions of Saliva:
1) Buffers
2) Cleans mouth
3) Fight Bacteria
4) Lubricates the mouth
5) Moistens food
6) Digestion of starches and fats
can control (not involuntary). Swallowing of food
Somatic System
process of chewing
Mastication
main component of teeth (calcium phosphate).No cells
Dentin
center of the tooth (contain blood vessels and nerves)
Pulp Cavity