Lect. 17/18 - Digestive system Flashcards
Basic functions of the digestive system (6)
Ingestion Secretion Mixing and propulsion Digestion Absorption Defecation
Layers of the GI tract
Mucosa, submucosa, muscularis, serosa
3 layers of the mucosa
- Lining of epithelium
- Lamina propria
- Muscularis mucosa
Eptihelium in mouth, pharynx, esophagus and anal canal serves a ____ function
protective
Epithelium in the stomach and intestines functions in ___ and ____
secretion and absorption
Every __ to __; epithelial cells are replaced by new ones
5 to 7 days
2 types of cells within the absorptive epithelial cells
Exocrine cells = secrete mucous and fluid into the lumen
Endocrine cells = secrete hormones into the bloodstream
Roles of the lamina propria layer (2)
supports the epithelium and binds it to the muscularis mucosa
- also contains MALT
what is MALT
mucosa-associated lymph tissue
Roles of the muscularis mucosa (2)
increases the surface area for digestion and absorption
- movement of muscle ensures that all absorptive cells are fully exposed to contents of the GI tract
Content of submucosa (1)
Meissner’s plexus
What is meissner’s plexus
portion of the Enteric nerve plexus - ENS (“brain of the gut”)
why is meissner’s plexus important
important in controlling secretions in the GI tract
Muscularis layer - involuntary contractions help in 3 ways
- help break down food physically
- mix it with digestive secretions
- propel it along the GI tract
muscularis layer contains what
second plexus of the ENS - myenteric (auerbach) nerve plexus
role of myenteric nerve plexus
controls primarily the frequency and strength of contraction of the muscularis
serosa layer + other name
superficial layer
also called visceral peritoneum on structures inferior to the diaphragm
Layers of the peritoneum
Parietal peritoneum
Visceral peritoneum
Peritoneal cavity
peritoneum - lines the wall of the abdominopelvic cavity
parietal peritoneum
peritoneum - covers some organs in the cavity and forms their serosa
visceral peritoneum
peritoneum - thin space between the parietal and visceral peritoneum (contains serous fluid)
peritoneal cavity
what is the largest peritoneal fold?
greater omentum
hangs loosely over the transverse colon and coils of SI
double sheet that folds back on itself
greater omentum
name the other peritoneal folds (4)
falciform ligament
lesser omentum
mesentery
mesocolon
attaches the liver to the anterior abdominal wall and diaphragm
falciform ligament
arises as 2 folds in the serosa of the stomach and duodenum + suspends stomach and duodenum from liver
lesser omentum
binds the SI to the posterior abdominal wall (pied de choufleur)
mesentery
fold of peritoneum which binds the LI to the posterior abdominal wall
mesocolon
cheeks, hard and soft palate, tongue
the mouth
what is the labial frenulum
fold of mucous membrane that attaches the lips to their corresponding gums
what forms the hard palate (2)
maxilla and palatine bones
what is the uvula
muscular process hanging from the free border of the soft palate
what is the soft palate
muscular separation between oropharynx and nasopharynx
the mouth - palatine tonsils location
situated between the arches
the mouth - lingual tonsils location
situated at the base of the tongue
the mouth - fauces
opening between the oral cavity and the pharynx (throat)
when food enters the mouth, secretion from the salivary glands ___ and chemical breakdown of food begins
increase
roles of salivary glands when secreting saliva (2)
keep mucous membrane of mouth and pharynx moist
cleanse the mouth and teeth
3 major salivary glands
parotid glands
submandibular glands
sublingual glands
salivary glands - located inferior and anterior to the ears, btw the skin and masseter muscle
parotid glands
how does the parotid gland secrete saliva into the oral cavity?
via the parotid (Stensen’s) duct
salivary glands - found beneath the base of the tongue in the posterior part of the floor of the mouth
submandibular glands
where do the submandibular (Wharton’s) ducts enter the oral cavity?
lateral to the lingual frenulum
salivary glands - superior to submandibular glands
sublingual glands
which ducts open into the floor of the mouth?
lesser sublingual (Rivinus) ducts
salivary glands - sympathetic innervation
initiates vasoconstriction = decrease production of saliva