GI 10 Flashcards
1
Q
What are the two main types of GI tract effectors?
A
Neural and Hormonal
2
Q
What are Gastrointestinal responses triggered by?
A
The composition of luminal contents
3
Q
What are the four factors that affect the composition of luminal contents?
A
- Volume of luminal contents
- Osmolarity
- Acidity
- Nutrient composition
4
Q
What does Osmolarity relate to?
A
The total solute concentration
5
Q
What is volume sensed by?
A
Mechano receptors
6
Q
What is Osmolarity sensed by?
A
Osmoreceptors
7
Q
What is acidity sensed by?
A
Chemoreceptors
8
Q
What are nutrients sensed by?
A
Chemoreceptors
9
Q
What are the effectors when volume is sensed?
A
Smooth muscle
10
Q
What are the effectors when Osmolarity is sensed?
A
Exocrine glands
11
Q
What are the effectors when acidity is sensed?
A
Exocrine glands
12
Q
What are the effectors when nutrients are sensed?
A
Exocrine glands
