GI Physiology I Flashcards
salivary glands
submandibular
sublingual
parotid
buccal glands
saliva
hypotonic, protein, ucus, amylase, lysozyme
taste, lubricate, protect, digest, speech
amylase
saliva - alpha-amylase
-carb digestion
cleaves alpha-1,4 glycosidic bonds in starch
lingual lipase
saliva - fat digestion
IgA
in saliva
bicarbonate
in saliva
minimize tooth decay and neutralize reflux gastric acid
taste
carbs and fats
not protein**
parotid
serous gland
submandibular and sublingual
mixed gland
ductal cells
water impermeable
- water not absorbed along with solute
- remains in lumen - results in hypotonic saliva
acinar cells
produce saliva
saliva composition
NaCl low
K and HCO3 high
high saliva flow
saliva resembles plasma
high NaCl
low K
low saliva flow
saliva dissimilar to plasma
low NaCl
high K
salivary secretion control
ANS - mainly PS
+ smell, taste, sound, sight, chewing, spicy and sour, smoking
- sleep, fear, anti-cholinergic, anti-depresants, dehydration, fatigue
xerostomia
dry mouth - absent saliva
sjogrens syndrome
autoimmune against salivary and lacrimal glands
xerostomia and keratoconjunctivitis sicca (dry eyes)
drooling
excess saliva - increased nervous stimulation
tx - anticholinergics and remove glands
parkinsons
increased saliva production
cystic fibrosis
high Na, Ca, and protein in saliva, sweat
lack CFTR
addisons
increased Na in saliva
decreased reabsorption**
primary aldosteronism
cushings
- decreased Na in saliva
- more reabsorbed**
salivary NaCl zero
increased K levels
digoxin therapy
increase Ca and K in saliva
upper esophagus
skeletal m - voluntary
lower esophagus
smooth m - involuntary
primary peristalsis of esophagus
local reflex with opening of UES
secondary peristalsis of esophagus
distension of esophagus
LES
tonically closed due to sphincter pressure by diaphragm
relaxes with distension of esophagus and swallowing
vagal stimulation