unit 4 lo3 Flashcards

(48 cards)

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what is the function of fhe salivary glands?

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make and release saliva which contains amylase enzymes

this does chemical digestion of starch to sugar

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what is the function of the buccal cavity?

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begins mechanical digestion by chewing food and increasing the surface area

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what is the function of the epiglottis?

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a flap of cartilage behind the tounge to cover the windpipe while swallowing

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what is the function of fhe oesophagus?

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a muscular tube leading from buccal cavity to the stomach. lined with muscles to push food down in a rhythmic motion

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what is the function of the stomach

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mechanical digestion- stomach churns food around breaking it down
chemical- enzymes breakdown the food into smaller molecules

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what is the function of the liver

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process the nutrients absorbed from the small intestine

bile from lived is stored in gall bladder

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what is the function of the bile duct

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small tube that carries bile from the gall bladder to the start of the small intestine

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what is the function of the gall bladder

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the small sac shaped organ beneath the liver in which bile is stored after secretion by the liver

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what is the function of the pancreas

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secretes digestive enzymes into smalll intestine. it secretes hormones insuline and glucagon into the blood

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what is the function of the pancreatic duct

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a small tube between the pancreas and duodenum. carries digestive enzymes from the pancreas

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what is the function of the small intestine (ileum)

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covered in villi that increase surface area to increase the rate of absorption of nutrients into the blood

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what is the function of the large intestine (colon)

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absorption of water and formation of feces happens here

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what is fhe function of the rectum

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feces is stored here

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what is the function of the anus

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opening at the end of the digestive tract

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what is peristalsis

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involuntary muscle contractions to move food along

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what is the lock and key model

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each enzyme has an active site that is a specific shape and can only fit one type of substrate
the enzyme acts as a catalyst breakinf down a substrate

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amylase

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carbohydrates into sugar

found in salovary glands, pancreas and small intestine

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protease

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protiens into amino acids

found in stomach pancreas and small intestine

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lipase

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fats into fatty acids and glycerol

found in pancreas and small intestine

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what is the digestive role of the liver

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produces bile
bile emulsifies fat to make it easier to absorb into blood
bile stored in the gall bladder
bile travels to small intestine through the bile duct for emulsification to take place

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what is the digestive role of the pancreas

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produces pancreatic juices which are a mix of enzymes
chime is acidic after leaving stomach so pancreatic juices are alkali so they need neutralizing
into small intestine

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what is absorption

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the process through digested food is absorbed into the small intestine and into the blood stream

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what is assimilation

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the process through which digested and absorbed food molecules are taken and used bt the cells in the body

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what happens to excess glucoss

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stored as glycogen in the liver
when the body needs stored glycogen the glucagon converts it back to glucose
this then goes back into the blood and is taken to the cells where insulin helps it to be absorbed

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what happens to amino acids
deamination is the process of breaking down amino acids remobes nitrogen and makes urea urea is sent to the kidneys to make urine
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how are villi adapted for absoroption
large surface area made from epithetial tissuw whixh is thin and makes absorption quicker lots of mitochondria and therefore energy
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what is the role of the liver in assimilation
storing nutrients | changes nutrients into substances we can use for example amino acids into new proteins
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what are gall stones ?
small stones of cholesterol
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what are the symptoms of gall stones?
``` persistant pain jaundice fever vomitting loss of appetite ```
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what are the risk factors of gallstones
``` female overweight 40+ chrona disease or ibs recently lost alot of weight ```
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how are gall stones diagnosed
murpheys sign test- doctor places fingers on abdomen to check for pain blood tests ultrasound- sound waves bounce back off the body tissues forming an image on the screen
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how are gall stones treated x3
shockwave lithopsy- breaks down stones keyhole surgery- small cut on abdomen to remove gall bladder medication to dissolve them
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what life style changes are required for gall stones
exercise very low fat diet less alcohol varied diet
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what impacts do gall stones have on lifestyle
``` pain interrupts daily living tasks difficulty sleeping struggle to attend work medication over long period of time embarrassing cant est out with friends ```
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what is coleiac disease
an autoimmune condition where tbe immune system mistakes healthy cells for harmful ones. The anti bodies that are produced cause the surface of the small instestine to become inflamed
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what are the causes of coliac disease
family history introducing gluten to a babies diet before 6 weeks had a digestive system infection
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what are the symptoms of coliac disease
``` diarrhoea abdominal pain indigestion constipation vomitting fatigue unexpected weight loss ```
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what ia the treatment for coleic disease
removing gluten completely from diet | taking vitamin supplements
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what impact on life style does ceoliac disease have
reading food labels carefully when shopping | take care when eating out / hard to have meals with friends
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how is coleic disease diagnosed
blood tests- tests for antibodies present with people who have coleiac disease endoscopy- small tube inserted down mouth to small intestine where a biopsy is taken
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what are the triggers of ibs
hormones-women are more likely to get it stress can aggravate symptoms food
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what are the 5 biological causes of ibs
``` muscle contractions in small instestine inflamation in the intestines nervous system severe infection changed in bactetia in the gut ```
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what are the physical impacts of ibs
pain needing the toilet long journeys can be an issue affects daily activities
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what are the emotional impacts of ibs
embarrassing lack of support frustration upsetn
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what are the intellectual impacts of ibs
work and school interupted by frequent medical appointments | time fonsuming to record food daily
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social impacts of ibs
difficulty eating out with friends due to food restrictions | staying over at peoples houses
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how is ibs monitored
endoscopy | food diary
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how is ibs treated
``` avoid food that triggers symptoms high fibre foods drink plenty of fluids eliminate FODMAPS found in grains fruit create gas cognitive behavioural problems medications ```