GIT PHYSIOLOGY ||| Flashcards
1
Q
Exocrine secretions of the liver
A
Bile salts
Bicarbonate
Organic waste products
2
Q
Functions of the liver
A
Solubilize water insoluble fats.
Neutralize HCL coming from the stomach to small intestine.
Elimination in feaces
Secretion of bile
3
Q
Functions of the gall bladder
A
Store and concentrate bile between meals
4
Q
Exocrine secretion of the small intestine
A
Mucus
Salts and water
Enzymes
5
Q
Functions of small intestine
A
Lubrication
Maintain fluidity of luminal content
digestion
6
Q
Exocrine secretion of large intestine
A
Mucus
7
Q
Function of large intestine
A
Lubrication
Storage of undigested matter
Mixing and propulsion of contents
Defecation
