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[Exam 3] chapter 23 Flashcards

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alimentary canal (gastrointestinal tract)

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aka “gut”; continuous muscular tube that runs from the mouth to the anus; responsible for digesting & absorbing food
- organs include: mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, anus

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peristalsis

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waves of contraction & relaxation of muscles in organ walls; occurs in muscularis externa of GI tract

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segmentation

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intestine alternates contracting & relaxing thus moving food forward then backwards

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mesentery

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double layer of peritoneum that provides:

  • routes for blood vessels, lymphatic vessels & nerves
  • hold digestive organs in place & store fat
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omentum

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special name for some mesenteries;

  • greater omentum= drapes from greater curvature of stomach like an apron; riddles w/ fat deposits & lymph nodes
  • less omentum= runs from liver to lesser curvature of stomach
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labial frenulum

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median fold that joins internal aspect of each lip to the gum

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lingual frenulum

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secures tongue to floor of mouth

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gingivitis

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starts w/ accumulation of plaque on gums (gingiva)

  • as plaque accumulates, it calcifies & forms calculus / tartar
  • tartar disrupts seals between gingivae & teeth
  • anaerobic bacteria infect gums
  • if tartar is not removed, bacteria forms pockets of infection which become inflamed
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intrinsic (minor) salivary glands

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scattered throughout oral cavity; secrete @ constant rate

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peridontitis

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aka periodontal disease; caused by neglected gingivitis; immune cells attack bacterial intruders & body tissues ➡ destroys periodontal ligament ➡ activates osteoclasts ➡ dissolve bone

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bolus

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food that has been chewed and mixed in the mouth with saliva

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chyme

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chemical digestion of bolus; bolus + gastric juices

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heartburn / acid reflux

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aka gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD); created by regurgitated gastric juices (stomach acid) into esophagus; occur due to excessive food/drink, pregnancy, extreme obesity, laying down, hiatal hernia; can lead to esophagitis, esophageal ulcers / cancer

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diarrhea

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watery stools results when large intestine does not have sufficient time to absorb remaining water;
caused by irritation of colon by bacteria / jostling of digestive viscera;
prolonged may result in dehydration & electrolyte imbalance (acidosis / loss of potassium)

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constipation

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occurs when food remains in colon for extended periods of time & too much water is absorbed; stool becomes hard and difficult to pass; may result from insufficient fiber or fluid in diet, improper bowel habits, lack of exercise, laxative abuse

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bile pigment (bilirubin)

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waste product of heme (red blood cell breakdown); secreted by liver

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processes of digestion (6)

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1) ingestion
2) propulsion
3) mechanical breakdown
4) chemical digestion
5) absorption
6) defecation

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ingestion

[process of digestion]

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taking food into digestive tract

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propulsion

[process of digestion]

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swallowing & persistalsis

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mechanical breakdown

[process of digestion]

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chewing, mixing, & churning food in stomach & segmentation by small intestines

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chemical digestion

[process of digestion]

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catabolic breakdown of food using enzymes

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absorption

[process of digestion]

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passage of digested fragments from lumen of GI tract into blood & lymph

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defecation

[process of digestion]

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elimination of indigestible substances via anus in form of feces

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trace food particles from mouth ➡ anus

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mouth ➡ pharynx ➡ esophagus ➡ stomach ➡ duodenum ➡ jejunum ➡ ileum ➡ ascending colon ➡ transverse colon ➡ descending colon ➡sigmoid colon ➡rectum ➡ anus

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layers of alimentary canal from lumen out (4)
1) mucosa 2) submucosa 3) muscularis externa 4) serosa
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mouth | [function/characteristics in chemical digestion & nutrient absorption]
aka oral / buccal cavity; chews food, mixes it w/ saliva which begins digestion; lined with stratified squamous epithelium
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saliva | [function/characteristics in chemical digestion & nutrient absorption]
cleans the mouth; moistens & dissolves food chemicals so they can be tasted; aids in bolus formation; contains enzymes that break down starch (amylase)
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esophagus | [function/characteristics in chemical digestion & nutrient absorption]
collapsed muscular tube (approx. 10 in) going from laryngopharynx to stomach; contains stratified squamous epithelium ➡ simple columnar @ stomach; esophageal glands in submucosa secrete mucus to aid in bolus movement
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stomach | [function/characteristics in chemical digestion & nutrient absorption]
found in upper left quadrant; 6-10in long; empty stomach collapses inward to form longitudinal folds = rugae (increases surface area) - cardial part (cardia) ➡ fundus ➡ body ➡ pyloric part
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small intestines & subdivisions (3) | [function/characteristics in chemical digestion & nutrient absorption]
7-13ft long tube which runs from pyloric sphincter to ileocecal valve (sphincter); - 3 subdivisions= duodenum, jejunum, ileum - functions= complete digestion (major digestive organ), most absorption occurs here
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villi | [function/characteristics in chemical digestion & nutrient absorption]
adapted for nutrient absorption in small intestine; fingerlike extensions of mucosa; capillary beds & lacteals for absorption
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lacteal | [function/characteristics in chemical digestion & nutrient absorption]
lymphatic vessel designed to help introduce fats to the blood; found in villi of small intestine
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microvilli | [function/characteristics in chemical digestion & nutrient absorption]
adapted for nutrient absorption in small intestine; forms brush border; increase surface area; tiny projections of plasma membrane of absorptive mucosal cells; contain enzymes for carb & protein digestion
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large intestines & subdivisions (4) | [function/characteristics in chemical digestion & nutrient absorption]
extends from ileocecal valve to the anus; has larger diameter than small intestine but is approx. 1/2 as long; absorbs remaining water from indigestible food residues; stores indigestible residues temporarily; eliminate indigestible residues as feces - 4 subdivisions= cecum, colon, rectum, anal canal
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cecum
1st part of large intestine; contains vermiform "appendix"; = contains MALT; stores bacteria to recolonize gut when needed; twisted shape makes it susceptible to blockages
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haustra
feature of large intestine; pocketlike sacs caused by tone of teniae coli
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gallbladder | [function]
accessory organ associated w/ small intestine; storage of bile
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pancreas | [function]
accessory organ associated w/ small intestine; supplies most enzymes needed to digest chyme, as well as bicarbonate to neutralize stomach acid
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liver & lobes (4) | [function]
largest gland in body; contains lobes= right, left, caudate & quadrate -functions= storage of glycogen, storage of fat-soluble vitamins, detoxification (alcohol, ammonia to urea), production of plasma proteins, only digestive function to produce ~900 ml of bile per day metabolic function➡ process nutrient-laden venous blood
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hepatic portal vein
collects nutrient-rich venous blood from digestive organs; delivers blood to liver for metabolic processing or storage
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types of salivary glands (2)
minor (intrinsic) salivary glands & major (extrinsic) salivary glands
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extrinsic (major) salivary glands (3)
1) parotid= anterior to ear & external to masseter muscle 2) submandibular= medial to body of mandible; duct opens @ base of lingual frenulum 3) sublingual= anterior to submandibular gland under tongue; opens via 10-12 ducts into floor of mouth
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lower esophageal sphincter / gastroesophageal sphincter / cardiac sphincter
diaphragm keeps this closed when not swallowing food
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pyloric sphincter / valve
controls stomach emptying
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plicae circulares (circular folds)
adapted for nutrient absorption; deep circular folds of mucosa & submucosa; causes chyme to slowly spiral down through lumen
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bile duct
removes bile from liver; right & left bile ducts fuse into common hepatic duct
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cystic duct
common hepatic duct fuses with this duct to drain gallbladder; 2 ducts from bile duct
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hepatopancreatic sphincter
controls entry of bile & pancreatic juice
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bile
fat emulsifier
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bacterial flora
consists of 1000+ different types of bacteria purpose of these bacteria include: - synthesize B complex vitamins & vitamin K - metabolize host-derived molecules (mucin, heparin, hyaluronic acid) - ferment indigestible carbs that can be absorbed & used for fuel by body's cells (cellulose, xylan) - release irritating acids & gases (~500 ml/day) - deter growth of harmful bacteria by "out-competing" them & outnumbering harmful bacteria
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internal anal sphincter
composed of involuntary smooth muscle
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external anal sphincter
composed of voluntary skeletal muscle
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secretory cells of extrinsic salivary glands (2) | [and what they produce]
1) serous cells= produce watery secretion, enzymes, ions, mucin 2) mucous cells= produce mucus
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cells of the stomach (5) | [and what they produce]
1) mucous neck cells= secrete acidic mucus of unknown function 2) parietal cells= secrete hydrochloric acid (HCl) & intrinsic factor (normal hemoglobin production in RBCs) 3) chief cells= produce pepsinogen & lipases➡ enzymes that digest lipids & proteins 4) enteroendocrine cells= secrete gastrin, histamine, endorphins, serotonin, cholecystokinin (CCK), & somatostatin into blood capillaries 5) regenerative cells

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