Lecture 5 Flashcards
1
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The small intestine
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Site of most digestion and absorption of nutrients
2
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Small intestine divided into 3 parts
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Duodenum—receives secretions from biliary apparatus
Jejunum
Ileum
3
Q
Ileocecal sphincter regulates
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movement into large intestine
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5
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Mechanical Digestion in the Small Intestine
Two motility patterns of small intestine:
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Peristalsis—pushes contents forward
Segmentation—mixes contents locally
- Does not propel them forward
