Lympa & Digestive Flashcards
reception & evaluation of sensory information
Parietal Lobe
type of neuroglial cells; respond to inflammation & phagocytic
Microglia
paracrine produced by duodenum to liver to increase bile secretion
Secretin
antibody class that crosses placenta
IgG
secreted by stomach to absorb Vit B12
Intrinsic Factor
paracrine produced by duodenum to gallbladder to release bile
Cholecystokinin (CCK)
wave of contraction that moves food via digestive contract
Peristalsis
antibodies released by plasma cells are involved in:
Humoral Immunity
produce bile for export into duodenum
Liver
fingerlike projection; increase absorb surface
Villi
mobile organ; manipulates food in mouth & initiates swallow
Tongue
primary region of nutrient absorption
Small Intestine
cytoplasmic extension bear enzyme digest carbo & proteins
Microvilli
largest gland in body; has 4 lobes (left, right, caudate, quadrate)
Liver
dilute & neutralize stomach acid, breakdown fat
Bile
where digestion complete; major absorptive organ
Small Intestine