GI System (lab) Flashcards
1
Q
Uvula
A
extension of soft palate (CN#9)
2
Q
Salivary Amylase
A
chemical digestion of carbs.
3
Q
Epiglottis
A
covers opening of trachea, preventing aspiration
4
Q
Oral phase of Deglutition
A
Voluntary
5
Q
Pharyngeal phase
A
back of mouth; hard/soft palate (involuntary)
6
Q
Esophageal phase
A
involuntary contraction of esophagus
7
Q
Parietal cells
A
secret Hydrochloric acid (protein & plant cell digestion)
8
Q
Chief cells
A
secrete PEPSINOGEN (most abundant pre-enzyme)
9
Q
S. I. x3 divisions
A
- Duodenum (receives chyme)
- Jejunum
- Illeum
NB. All chemical digestion and most absorption occurs here! (20’ long)
10
Q
ileocecal valve
A
between small & large
11
Q
Haustra
A
pouches along long intestine
12
Q
Liver Function
A
- filter toxins
- absorb glucose/ minerals
- Glycogen synthesis
- Albumin synthesis
- Bile synthesis
13
Q
Common Hepatic duct
A
drains bile from liver
14
Q
Cystic duct
A
connects bile duct to gall bladder
15
Q
Common bile duct
A
Transports bile to duodenum