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Digestive System: 8-23-13 (Biology 181) Flashcards

1
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all organisms must acquire ___ from the environment in order to survive

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nutrients

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two mechanisms for acquiring nutrients

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anabolism

catabolism

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  • uses raw materials to synthesize essential compounds

- Requires energy

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anabolism

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  • decomposes (breaks down) substanes to provide energy in order for cells to function
  • releases energy
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catabolism

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digestion is a ____ reaction

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catabolic

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digestion requires two essential ingredients

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oxygen

organic molecules

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  • broken down by intracellular enzymes (carbs, fats, and proteins)
  • provided by the digestive system
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organic molecules

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steps in digestion

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  • ingestion
  • mechanical processing
  • digestion
  • secretion
  • absorption
  • excretion (elimination)
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-occurs when material enter digestive tract via the mouth

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ingestion

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  • crushing and shearing

- makes materials easier to propel along the digestive tract

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mechanical processing (chewing)

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the chemical breakdown of food into small organic fragments that can be absorbed by the digestive epithelium

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digestion

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12
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  • the release of water, acids, enzymes, buffers, and salts
  • by epithelium digestive tract
  • by glandular organs
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secretion

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  • movement of organic substrates, electrolytes, vitamins, and water
  • across digestive epithelium
  • into interstitial fluid of digestive tract
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absorption

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removal of waste products from body fluids

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excretion (elimination)

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15
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digestive tract consists of

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muscular tube

accessory organs

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muscular tube extends from

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oral cavity to anus

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muscular tube passes through

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pharynx, esophagus, stomach, and small and large intestines

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accessory organs (attached to GI tract)

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salivary glands, liver, pancreas

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19
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lining of digestive tract protects surrounding tissues against

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  • corrosive effects of digestive acids and enzymes
  • mechanical stresses, such as abrasion
  • bacteria either ingested with food or that reside in digestive tract
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20
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lined with ___ membrane consisting of a superficial ____ covering a layer of ____ tissue

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serous
mesothelium
areolar

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visceral peritoneum (serosa) covers organs within ____ cavity

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peritoneal

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____ peritoneum lines inner surfaces of body wall

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parietal

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  • produces by serous membrane lining
  • provides essential lubrication
  • seperates parietal and visceral surfaces
  • allows sliding without friction or irritation
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peritoneal fluid

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24
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-sheets of serous membrane that connect the parietal peritoneum with the visceral peritoneum that act to suspend portions of digestive tract within peritoneal cavity

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mesenteries

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  • stabilize internal organs and prevent intestines from becoming entangled
  • provide an access route to and from the digestive tract (important fro the passage of blood vessels, nerves, and lymphatic vessels)
A

mesenteries

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26
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four types of mesentaries in adult digestive system

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ventral mesentery
dosral mesentery
mesentery proper
mesocolon

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27
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during embryonic development digestive tract and accessory organs are suspended in peritoneal cavity by

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dorsal and ventral mesenteries

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ventral mesentery persists in adults at only two locations (and are derived from the ventral mesentery)

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falciform ligament

lesser omentum

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falciform ligament

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helps stabilize position of live relative to diaphragm and abdominal wall

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lesser omentum

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  • stabilizes position of stomach

- provides access route for blood vessels and other structures entering or leaving liver

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dorsal mesentery enlarges to form enormous pouch, called the

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greater omentum

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  • entends inferiorly between the body wall and the anterior surface of small intestine
  • hangs like an apron from lateral and inferior borders of stomach
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greater omentum

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33
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  • made up of adipose tissue (fat)
  • pads and protects surfaces of abdomen
  • provides insulation to reduce heat loss
  • stores lipid energy reserves
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greater omentum

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34
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  • a mesentery associated with initial portion of small intestine and pancreas
  • fuses with posterior abdominal wall, locking structures in place
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mesentery proper

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35
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a mesentery associated with a portion of the large intertine

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mesocolon

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36
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_____ mesocolon supports transverse colon

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transverse

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37
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____ mesocolon supports sigmoid colon

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sigmoid

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38
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mesocolon fuses to the dorsal body wall and stablizes ___, ____, ____.

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ascending colon
descending colon
rectum

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39
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  • consists of many folds which increase surface area for absorption
  • longitudinal folds disappear as it fills
  • permanent transverse folds (pilcae circulares) don’t flatten out
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lining of the digestive tract

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40
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four major layers of the digestive tract

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mucosa
submucosa
muscularis externa
serosa

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  • thin inner lining of digestive tract

- mucous membrane consisting of epithelium and lamina proproa

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mucosa

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epithelium moistened by ____ secretions

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glandular

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  • layer of dense, irregular connective tissue
  • surrounds muscularis mucosae
  • has large blood vessels and lymphatic vessels
  • may contain exocrine glands
    • secrete buffers and enzymes into digestive tract
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submucosa

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44
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  • dominated by smooth muscle cells that are arranged in inner circular later and outer longitudinal layer
  • involved in processing and movement of materials along digestive tract
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muscularis externa

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45
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  • comprised of serous membrane covering muscilaris externa

- exists throughout the tract except in oral cavity, pharynx, esophagus, and rectum

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serosa

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46
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once food enters your mouth, it is called a

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bolus

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47
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two mechanisms for moving material through digestive tract

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peristalsis

segmentation

48
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peristalsis

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consists of waves of muscular contractions

49
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  • thin inner lining of digestive tract

- mucous membrane consisting of epithelium and lamina proproa

50
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epithelium moistened by ____ secretions

51
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  • layer of dense, irregular connective tissue
  • surrounds muscularis mucosae
  • has large blood vessels and lymphatic vessels
  • may contain exocrine glands
    • secrete buffers and enzymes into digestive tract
52
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  • dominated by smooth muscle cells that are arranged in inner circular later and outer longitudinal layer
  • involved in processing and movement of materials along digestive tract
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muscularis externa

53
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  • comprised of serous membrane covering muscilaris externa

- exists throughout the tract except in oral cavity, pharynx, esophagus, and rectum

54
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once food enters your mouth, it is called a

55
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two mechanisms for moving material through digestive tract

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peristalsis

segmentation

56
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peristalsis

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consists of waves of muscular contraction

57
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segmentation

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the mixing of contents with intestinal secretions

58
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-three steps of peristaltic motion

circular muscles contract behind bolus while circular muscles ahead of bolus _____.

59
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-three steps of peristaltic motion

longitudinal muscles ahead of bolus contract, ____ the adjacent segments

A

shortening

60
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wave of contraction in circular muscles forces bolus ____.

61
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does not push materials of bolus in any one direction

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segmentation

62
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cycles of contraction in the small intestine and some portions of the large intestine ___ and ___ the bolus and ___ the contents with intestinal secretions

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churn and fragment; mix

63
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digestive functions are regulated by

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neural mechanisms
hormonal control
local control

64
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two reflexed involved in the neural control of digestion

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short and long reflexes

65
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short reflexes control ___ segments of the digestive tract

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small (few cm.)

66
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  • involve higher level of control of digestive and glandular activities
  • control large scale peristaltic waves (move material from one region of the tract to another)
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long reflexes

67
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hormonal control

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  • at least 18 peptide hormones that affect digestive function
  • are produced by enteroendocrine cells in digestive tract
  • reach target organ after distribution in bloodstream
68
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  • affect only a portion of the tract
  • prostaglandins, histamine and other chemicals released into interstitial fluid, and affect a small segment of digestive tract
  • function in coordinating responses to changing conditions
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local control

69
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the initial sensory analysis of material before swallowing

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oral cavity

70
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through actions of teeth, tongue, and palatal surfaces

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mechanical processing

71
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bolus mixing with mucus and salivary glad secretions

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lubrication

72
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limited digestion of _____ and _____.

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carbohydrates and lipids

73
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components of the oral cavity

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oral mucosa
labia (lips)
vestibule
gingivae (gums)

74
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  • lining of oral cavity
  • composed of stratified squamos epithelium
  • makes up the epithelial lining of cheeks, lips, and inferior surface of tongue
  • thin, non-keratinized, and delicate
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oral mucosa

75
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continuous with mucosa of each cheek

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labia (lips)

76
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space between the lips and teeth

77
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  • ridges of oral mucosa

- surround the base of each tooth

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gingivae (gums)

78
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manipulates material inside the mouth

79
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functions of the tongue

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  • mechanical processing
  • manipulation
  • sensory analysis
  • secretion of mucins (protiens) and the enzyme lingual lipase
80
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compression, abrasion, and distortion

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mechanical processing

81
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assist in chewing and to prepare material for swallowing

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manipulation

82
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touch, temperature, and taste receptors

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sensory analysis

83
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  • each pair has distinctive cellular organization

- and each produces saliva with different properties

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pairs of salivary glands

84
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three pairs of salivary glands

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  • parotid salivary glands
  • sublingual salivary glands
  • submandibular salivary glands
85
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  • inferior to zygomatic arch (cheek bone)
  • produce secretions containing the enzyme salivary amylase (breaks down starches)
  • secretions eventually drain into parotid duct
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parotid salivary glands

86
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  • located in floor of the mouth
  • produce mucous secretions that act as buffers and lubricants
  • secretions drain into sublingual ducts
A

sublingual salivary glands

87
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  • in floor of the mouth within mandibular groove
  • secrete buffers, glycoprotiens (mucins), and salivary amylase
  • drain into submandibular glands
A

submandibular salivary glands

88
Q

produce 1.0 to 1.5 L of saliva each day
___% by submandibular glands
___% by parotids
___% by sublingual glands

89
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saliva made up of ___% water and ___% electrolytes, buffers, ect.

90
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functions of saliva

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  • lubricating
  • moistening
  • stimulate taste buds
  • initiating digestion of complex carbohydrates by the enzyme salivary amylase
91
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salivary secretions:

parasympathetic stimulation is to

A

accelerate secretions by all salivary glands

92
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basic structure of teeth

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dentin
pulp cavity
root
crown

93
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dentin

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  • a mineralized matrix similar to that of bone

- does not contain cells

94
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-received blood vessels and nerved through the root canal

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pulp cavity

95
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  • of each tooth sits in a bony socket (alveolus)

- a layer of cementum covers the dentin of it providing protection and anchoring periodontal ligament

96
Q
  • exposed portion of the tooth

- includes the dentin covered by layer of enamel

97
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four types of teeth

A

incisors
cuspids (canines)
bicuspids (premolars)
molars

98
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  • blade shaped teeth
  • located at front of mouth
  • used for clipping, cutting
  • have a single root
99
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  • conical
  • pointed tip
  • used for tearing and slashing
  • have a single root
A

cuspids (canines)

100
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  • flattened crowns
  • prominent ridges
  • used to crush, mash, and grind
  • have one or two roots
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bicuspids (premolars)

101
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  • very large, flat crowns
  • prominent ridges
  • used for crushing, grinding
  • have three or more roots
102
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  • 2 incisors
  • 1 cuspid
  • 2 deciduous molars
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primary dentition or deciduous teeth

103
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-32 total
2 incisors
1 cuspid
5 molars

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secondary dentition or permanent dentition

104
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  • an anatomical space that serves as a passageway for solid food, liquid, and air
  • main function is to initiate swallowing
A

the pharynx

105
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3 muscles involved in the swallowing process

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  • pharyngeal constrictor muscles
  • palatopharyngeus and stylopharyngeus muscles
  • palatal muscles
106
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pushes food toward the esophagus

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pharyngeal constrictor muscles

107
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elevates the larynx

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palatopharyngeus and stylopharyngeus muscles

108
Q

elevate the soft palate and adjacent portions of the pharyngeal wall

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palatal muscles

109
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  • hollow, muscular tube
  • about 25 cm long and 2 cm wide
  • conveys solid food and liquids to the stomach
A

the esophagus

110
Q

wall of esophagus has three layers

A

mucosal
submucosal
muscularis (muscularis mucosae and externa)

111
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three phases of swallowing

A

buccal
pharyngeal
esophageal

112
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  • bolus is compressed against hard palate
  • tongue retracts and forces bolus into oropharynx
  • soft palate is elevated, thereby sealing off the nasopharynx
  • strictly voluntary
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buccal phase

113
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  • bolus stimulates tactile receptors in palate and uvula
  • receptors sent information to swallowing center in brain
  • motor neurons signal pharyngeal muscles to contract
  • larynx elevated, epiglottis folds (closing off glottis)
  • bolus passes the closed glottis
  • uvula and soft palate block nasopharynx
A

pharyngeal phase

114
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  • pharyngeal muscles force bolus into the esophagus
  • peristaltic waves push the bolus toward the stomach
  • lower esophageal sphincter opens to allows bolus into the stomach
A

esophageal phase

115
Q

at end of swallowing, the bolus enters the ____ and becomes very ___ and is now referred to as Chyme

A

stomach; acidic

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