Physiology 12.28.13 Intro to GI Flashcards
What is GI motility largely controlled by?
intrinsic regulation
enteric nervous sytem
describe the enteric NS
contains as many neurons as spinal cord and can function independently of outside innervations
What are the two most important components of the enteric system
- Submucosal (Meissner’s) Plexus
2) Myenteric (Auerbach’s) Plexus
What is the role of the submucsoal (Meissner’s Plexus)
gives rise to MUCOSAL plexus (within individual villi) that regulates SECRETORY activity
What is the role of the Myenteric (Auerbach’s) Plexus
gives rise to DEEP MUSCULAR PLEXUS that innervates the circular and longitudinal muscle layers which are responsible for intestinal MOTILITY
What else is the Enteric NS regulated by
Autonomic NS (both PS and SYMP)
What are the transmitters of the enteric nervous system
Myenteric Plexus- controls Motility
Submucosal plexus- controls secretion
What are the excitatory transmitters ofr teh Myenteric Plexus (controls motility) -2
- Ach
2. Substance P
What happens to KO mice that lack Substance P receptor
insensitive to opiates
what are INHIBITORY transmitters of the myenteric plexus (relaxes smooth muscle) 2
- VIP (Vasoactive intestinal polypeptide)
2. NO (nitric oxide)
What are the Excitatory Transmitters of the Submucosal Plexu (promotes secretion)
- ACh
2. VIP
Are there inhibitory transmitters for the submucosal plexus?
no?
What are the excitatory transmitters for the external autonomic control of the GI system?
1.ACh (PS via the vagus)
What does ACh (PS via the vagus) do to GI system (3)
- Increases peristalsis (stimulates SM)
- Increases Mucosal secretions
- Relaxes Sphincters
What are Inhibitory Transmitters that are external autonomic control of GI sytem
Epinephrine, NE (sympathetic)
What does sympathetic innervation with Epi/NE do to GI system
ihibits!
- Blocks SM contractions
- Decreases mucosal secretions, but increases small intestinal absorption
- Contracts Sphincters
What does PS (cholinergic/vagus do)
increases motility/secretion
What doees Symp system do
Decreases motility
Does circular and longitudinal muscle layers consist of GI?
YES!
Describe SM of GI
- electically coupled to neighboring cells to form bundels of cells taht function as an effective unit
- Cytoskeleton anchors the actin filaments
What are dense bodies in SM of GI?
1 they are equivalent to Z disks (in sk muscle)
- serve as attachment points for the THIN FILAMENTS
- Intermediate filametns link teh dense bodies intoa cytoskeletal network that allows teh contractile force of individual cells to be transferred to the muscle as a whole
What anchors the actin filaments in SM cells?
the Cystoskeleton
Describe the Electrical Acitivity
Following an AP, contraction of GI (visceral) SM is elicted by Calcium either crossing teh PM or being released from SR
Describe the role of Ca in SM contraction/electrical activity
Ca binds to calmodulin –> activates calmodulin-dependent myosin light chain kinases –> catalyzes phosphorylation of myosin, a necessary step in contraction of visceral SM
Do SM have troponin C?
NO!
What si the viscarl smooth musle latch bridge mechanism
allows maintained TONIC contractions even after dephosphorylation
This allows sustained contractin of intestinal sphincters with very little energy expenditure
When does the final relaxation ocur in SM
after dissociation of Ca-calmodulin complex
What determines the resting potential of GI SM
combined Na and K permeability of hte membrane as well as electrogenic contribution form Na/ K ATPase
What cells generate the rhythm of the GI system
INterstitial cells
where are the interstitital cells located? What kind of characteristics do they have?
between teh ciruclar and longitudinal muscle cells.
Characteristics of both SM and fibroblasts
Function as pacemakers (set frequency of slow waves)of the gut, and establish electrical rhythm for GI motility
What modulates the contracile force of contraction
- Myenteric plexus fo the enteric NS
2. Autonomic and hormonal input (outside enteric NS)
Characteristic of circular and longitudinal muscle layers of the upper 1/3 esophagus
Striated!
Lower 1/3 of esophagus is…
SMOOTH!
Mid-esophagus is….
progression from skeletal to smooth
The rest of the GI tract until teh external anal sphincter is…..
SMOOTH!
The external anal sphcincter is….
Striated!
and under voluntary control!
What are the two importnat sphincter that control esophageal motlity
- Upper esophageal sphincter
2. Lower esophageal sphincter
What forms the upper esophageal sphincter
formed by thickening of circular layer of striated muscle.
During swallowing , upper esophageal sphincter relaxes to receive bolus of food
Describe the role of the UES in swallowing
- During swallowing, UES relaxes to receive the bolus of food.
- Muscles in pharynx contract and force food into region of sphincter
- Initiates peristaltic wave which propels food down the esopahgus
- all of this is coordinated by a swallowing center in medualla
During swallowing, does the UES relax or contract?
relaxes!
it recieves teh bolus of food
What intiateis a peristalitc wave to propel food down esopahgus
muscles of pharynx contract and force food into region of sphincter
what coordiantes the swallowing?
swallowwing center in medulla
Is it possible to swallow food while standing on your head? How?
Yes!
peristaltic waves!
WHere is the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) located?
lower 2 cm of esophagus
LES is tonically contracted via neural inputs from both the enteric NS and the Vagal Cholinergic Nerves
Where does LES get its input from
- tonically contracted via neural inputs from
ENTERIC NS - Vagal CHOLINERGIC NERVES
What happens to LES as an esophageal persitaltic wave approaches it?
It relaxes (opens)
How does LES relax?
proper relaxation of LES requires a
- decrease in firing rate of VAGAL EXCITATORY FIBERS (VEF)
- Increase in firing rate of VAGAL INHIBITROY FIBERS (VIF)
Receptive relaxation
filling of stomach causes relaxatin of the fundus and body of the stomach, enabling it to accommodate a large increase in volume
Intestinointestinal Reflex
Distension of one part of the intestine relaxes neighboring segments.
Pathologically, excessive stretch or distenstion of intestinal segments (during surgerY) can cause secretions fo the intestin to relax tot point that peristalsis is inhibited. This results in a functional obstructino of the intestine (paralytic ileus that can be fatal if not corrected
What can happen if ther eis excessive stretch of distension of intestinal sements during surgery
Intestinointestinal reflex!
) can cause secretions fo the intestin to relax tot point that peristalsis is inhibited. This results in a functional obstructino of the intestine (paralytic ileus that can be fatal if not corrected
Waht is the etnerogastric and ileogastric reflex
Distension of the duodenum or ileum decreases gastric motility
Gastroileal reflex
Elevated secretion and motility in teh stomach increase motility of the ileum and relax the ileocecal sphincter (probably mediated by gastrin)- goes to colon?
What mediates teh gastroileal reflex
Gastrin!
What is the Gastocolic Reflex
Fod in teh stomach increase colonic motility (probably mediated by PS fibers)
Good idea to walk you dog after he eats!
What is the Colonocolic reflex
Distension of one part of the colon relaxes neighboring segments (probably sympathetic)
What is the Rectosphincteric reflex
Filling and contraction of the rectum relaxes teh internal Anal Sphincter
Is it possible to swallow food while standing on your head? How?
Yes!
peristaltic waves!
WHere is the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) located?
lower 2 cm of esophagus
LES is tonically contracted via neural inputs from both the enteric NS and the Vagal Cholinergic Nerves
WHere is the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) located?
lower 2 cm of esophagus
LES is tonically contracted via neural inputs from both the enteric NS and the Vagal Cholinergic Nerves
WHere is the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) located?
lower 2 cm of esophagus
LES is tonically contracted via neural inputs from both the enteric NS and the Vagal Cholinergic Nerves
Where does LES get its input from
- tonically contracted via neural inputs from
ENTERIC NS - Vagal CHOLINERGIC NERVES
Where does LES get its input from
- tonically contracted via neural inputs from
ENTERIC NS - Vagal CHOLINERGIC NERVES
Where does LES get its input from
- tonically contracted via neural inputs from
ENTERIC NS - Vagal CHOLINERGIC NERVES
What happens to LES as an esophageal persitaltic wave approaches it?
It relaxes (opens)
What happens to LES as an esophageal persitaltic wave approaches it?
It relaxes (opens)
What happens to LES as an esophageal persitaltic wave approaches it?
It relaxes (opens)
How does LES relax?
proper relaxation of LES requires a
- decrease in firing rate of VAGAL EXCITATORY FIBERS (VEF)
- Increase in firing rate of VAGAL INHIBITROY FIBERS (VIF)
Receptive relaxation
filling of stomach causes relaxatin of the fundus and body of the stomach, enabling it to accommodate a large increase in volume
Intestinointestinal Reflex
Distension of one part of the intestine relaxes neighboring segments.
Pathologically, excessive stretch or distenstion of intestinal segments (during surgerY) can cause secretions fo the intestin to relax tot point that peristalsis is inhibited. This results in a functional obstructino of the intestine (paralytic ileus that can be fatal if not corrected
What can happen if ther eis excessive stretch of distension of intestinal sements during surgery
Intestinointestinal reflex!
) can cause secretions fo the intestin to relax tot point that peristalsis is inhibited. This results in a functional obstructino of the intestine (paralytic ileus that can be fatal if not corrected
Waht is the etnerogastric and ileogastric reflex
Distension of the duodenum or ileum decreases gastric motility
Gastroileal reflex
Elevated secretion and motility in teh stomach increase motility of the ileum and relax the ileocecal sphincter (probably mediated by gastrin)- goes to colon?
What mediates teh gastroileal reflex
Gastrin!
What is the Gastocolic Reflex
Fod in teh stomach increase colonic motility (probably mediated by PS fibers)
Good idea to walk you dog after he eats!
What is the Colonocolic reflex
Distension of one part of the colon relaxes neighboring segments (probably sympathetic)
What is the Rectosphincteric reflex
Filling and contraction of the rectum relaxes teh internal Anal Sphincter