Lecture 17: GI 1.5 Flashcards
What is the tissue at the beginning and ending of the GI tube?
Stratified Squamous Epithelium
What is the function of the Stratified squamous epithelium at the beginning and end of the tube?
Protects from abrasion
What is the Oral Mucosa?
The stratified squamous epithelium in the oral cavity
Which structures help with digestion in the Oral cavity?
Teeth, Tongue, Palatal surfaces, Cheeks
What is the function of Saliva?
- Lubricate food
* Mix food with serous fluid and chemicals to break down food
What is Amylase?
An enzyme that breaks down carbs
What does the Hard Palate do?
Separates the nasal and oral cavity
What does the soft palate do?
Allows you to chew and breathe at the same time
What are the cheeks made of?
Buccal fat pads + oral mucosa
What is the Oral Vestibule?
The space between the lips, cheeks and teeth
Which part mixes air, food and liquid?
The Pharynx
What are the three parts of the Pharynx?
- Nasopharynx
- Oropharynx
- Laryngopharynx
What are the 3 tonsils called?
Pharyngeal, Palatine, Lingual
What are the 3 main parts of teeth?
- Crown
- Neck
- Root
What is a Gomphosis?
The joint between a tooth and a bone held by the periodontal ligament
What is the Root Canal?
The portion of teeth that contain vessels to feed teeth
Where does the Root Canal end up?
The pulp cavity
Where does the Root Canal end up?
The pulp cavity
What are the four shapes of teeth?
- Incisors
- Canines
- Premolars
- Molars
What is the function of Incisors?
Blade-like, clip/cut food
What is the function of Canines?
Pointed, tear/slash food
What is the function of Premolars (bicuspid)?
Crush/mash/grind food
What is the function of the Molars (Multi-cuspid)?
Crush/grind food
Which teeth are Bicuspid?
Premolars
Which teeth are multi cuspid?
Molars
What is the upper dentition innervated by?
CN V2 (maxillary branch)
What is lower detention innervated by?
CN V3 (mandibular branch)
How many permanent teeth are there?
32
When do permanent teeth erupt?
Between 6-18
How many incisors are there?
4 - the central and lateral ones
How many canines are there?
2
How many premolars are there?
Four