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one example of essential breakdown by digestion

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Linoleic acid converted by enzyme fatty acid desaturase to g-linoleic acid, an essential precursor for
phospholipids and prostaglandins

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Mammalian accessory glands

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Are the salivary
glands, the pancreas, the liver, and the
gallbladder

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what does saliva contain?

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Saliva (exocrine secretion from salivary glands) contains mucus, a viscous mixture of water, salts, cells, and
glycoproteins, and amylase, which breaks down starch

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pharynx

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Is the junction that opens to both the esophagus and the trachea

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Swallowing causes the which part of the body to block entry to the trachea, and the bolus is guided by the larynx, the
upper part of the respiratory tract

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Epiglottis

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what causes peristalsis?

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Valves called sphincters
regulate the movement of
material between
compartments

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what two names should I remember for the GI tract?

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Serosa,
Submucosa

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Chyme

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The mixture of ingested food and gastric juice.

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gastric juice is made form what?

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-is made up of hydrochloric acid (HCl) and pepsin (a
protease that breaks peptide bonds to cleave
proteins into smaller peptides)

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what produces the ions separately?

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Parietal cells secrete hydrogen and chloride ions
separately into the lumen (cavity) of the stomach

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what cells secrete inactive pepsinogen

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Chief cells

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Cell division adds a new epithelial layer every how many days?

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three days

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Gastric ulcers, lesions in the lining, are caused mainly caused by what bacteria?

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Helicobacter pylori

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what converts pepsinogen
to pepsin

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HCl

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where does most enzymatic hydrolysis of macromolecules
from food occur?

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The small intestine

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what happens in the duodenum?

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Here, chyme from the stomach mixes with
digestive juices from the pancreas, liver,
gallbladder, and the small intestine itself

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the pancrease produces what?

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Trypsin and
chymotrypsin, which are activated in the
lumen of the duodenum for neutralising acidic chyme

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what digests fats?

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Bile salts, Bile also destroys nonfunctional red blood cells

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what vein carries
nutrient-rich blood from
capillaries of the villi to
the liver, then to the heart
and onwards to all organs

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the hepatic portal vein

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How does bile break up fat molecules?

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Bile salts break
up fat globules,
increasing
exposure of
triglycerides to
hydrolysis.
The enzyme
lipase breaks
triglycerides
down to fatty
acids and
monoglycerides.

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After monoglycerides?-

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Monoglycerides
and fatty acids
diffuse into
epithelial cells and
are re-formed into
triglycerides.,
Triglycerides
are incorporated
into water-soluble
particles called
chylomicrons
Chylomicrons
enter lacteals and
are carried away
by lymph.

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The alimentary canal ends with the (3)

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includes the colon, caecum, and rectum

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The cecum aids what?

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The fermentation of plant material
and connects where the small and large
intestines meet

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the appendix does what?

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appendix plays a minor role in immunity

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how many sphincters between the rectum and the anus?
Two sphincters between the rectum and anus control bowel movements
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NUCLEIC ACID DIGESTION
Pancreatic nucleases → Nucleotides → Nucleotidases → Nucleosides → Nucleosidases & Phosphatases → Nitrogenous bases, sugars, phosphates
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Endocrine system
Gastrin, CCK, secretin
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Gastrin stimulates production of
gastric juice
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CCK stimulates release
digestive enzymes and bile
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Secretin stimulates release of
bicarbonate (neutralises acid)
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If chyme is high in fat, what happens
. If chyme is high in fat, digestion is slowed (peristalsis and gastric juice secretion is inhibited)
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Fat stores how many days energy?
about two months
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carbohydrates are stored as what?
Glycogen
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what are the rules of fat storage?
In humans, energy is stored first in the liver and muscle cells in the polymer glycogen Excess energy is stored in fat in adipose cells When fewer calories are taken in than expended, the human body expends liver glycogen first, then muscle glycogen and fat
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what is the absorptive state?
-Fed state – Glucose is plentiful and serves as major energy source – Insulin is major hormone of absorptive state
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Postabsorptive state
Fasting state Endogenous energy stores are mobilized to provide energy Glucagon is major hormone of postabsorptive state
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where is the site glucose homeostasis
Liver
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what is the only part of the body that are an exception; they can take up glucose whether or not insulin is present
brain cells
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what type of systems does the body have to prevent Metabolic syndrome
Hormones regulate long-term and short-term appetite by affecting a “satiety center” in the brain Ghrelin, a hormone secreted by the stomach wall, triggers feelings of hunger before meals Insulin and PYY, a hormone secreted by the small intestine after meals, both suppress appetite Leptin, produced by adipose (fat) tissue, also suppresses appetite and plays a role in regulating body fat levels
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GLP-1 receptor agonists what do they do ?
GLP-1 receptor agonists are a type of medication that mimic the action of a natural hormone called GLP-1 (Glucagon-Like Peptide-1). GLP-1 is an incretin hormone released from the gut after eating, which helps regulate blood glucose levels. they can lead to slow gastric emptying aswell as liposyis
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what is unique about the guts microbiome
Each individual has unique enteric bacterial fingerprint
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common features to all organs
Blood supply Nerve supply Presence of immune cells (resident cells and cells that infiltrate from blood)
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adaptive immunity what is different about them?
it is slow
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innate immunity is then
it is then rapid response
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what can we say about ALL stressors
ALL stressors induce the same general nervous and endocrine response (which impacts the immune system)
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Effects of mineralocorticoids( aldosterone)
Increases sodium (Na⁺) reabsorption in the kidneys (mainly in the distal tubules & collecting ducts) Increases water retention (follows sodium → increases blood volume & blood pressure) Increases potassium (K⁺) excretion in the urine Increases hydrogen ion (H⁺) excretion → helps regulate acid-base balance
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effects of glucocorticoids?
Proteins and fats broken down and converted to glucose, leading to increased blood glucose Partial suppression of immune system
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(a) Stress Response & Adrenal Medulla
The adrenal medulla is the inner part of the adrenal glands. It handles the immediate, short-term "fight or flight" stress response. Hormones released: Adrenaline (epinephrine) Noradrenaline (norepinephrine) Effects: ↑ Heart rate ↑ Blood pressure ↑ Respiratory rate ↑ Blood glucose levels (for quick energy) Dilates pupils Redirects blood to muscles & brain (away from digestive system) key:This is a fast, nervous system-driven response via the sympathetic nervous system.
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(b) Stress Response & Adrenal Cortex
The adrenal cortex is the outer part of the adrenal glands. It handles the slower, longer-term stress response through hormone release. Hormones released: Glucocorticoids → mainly Cortisol Mineralocorticoids → mainly Aldosterone Androgens (less relevant for stress) Effects of Cortisol: ↑ Blood glucose levels (by promoting gluconeogenesis) Suppresses immune response (anti-inflammatory) Breaks down fats & proteins for energy Inhibits non-essential functions (like reproduction, growth) Effects of Aldosterone: Increases sodium & water retention Increases blood volume & pressure This is a hormonal, endocrine response triggered by the Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal (HPA) axis
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sedentary is what?
<1.5 mets
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METS
metabolic equivalent. Ratio of activity to resting metabolic rate
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what is weird about elite athletes
they have a higher rish of upper respitory infections- why-Heavy exercise causes a short-term drop in immune function (especially after long sessions, like marathons). This is known as the "Open Window" theory — there’s a window of time (3-72 hours) after intense exercise when the immune system is suppressed
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what is inflammaging
Increased inflammation as we age
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why does inflammatiging happen?
Accumulation of Cell Debris & Damage Over time, we build up damaged cells, misfolded proteins, and dead cell debris. This activates the immune system constantly (almost like tiny "danger" signals). Senescent Cells Old cells stop dividing and become senescent but don’t die. These cells release pro-inflammatory cytokines → called the SASP (Senescence-Associated Secretory Phenotype). Mitochondrial Dysfunction As we age, mitochondria become less efficient → more reactive oxygen species (ROS) → causes cellular damage & inflammation. Reduced Autophagy Autophagy = the process of clearing out damaged cell components. With age, this process slows down → more waste → triggers inflammation.
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exercising does what for the body?
Increase in Anti-inflammatory cytokines (IL-10) A decrease in Pro-inflammatory cytokines (IL-1β, TNF-⍺) An increase in Synaptic plasticity
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what is synaptic plasticity?
Synaptic plasticity is the ability of the connections between neurons (synapses) to change in strength or efficiency over time
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