Week 1 Flashcards
When does the primordial gut tube develop?
The fourth week of human development.
what is the primordial gut tube derived from?
endoderm lining the yolk sac
the primordial gut tube is divided into which three parts?
forgeut, midgut and hindgut
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how long is the oesophagus?
25cm
what are the three oesophagus constrictions?
cervical
thoracic
diaphragmatic
describe the cervical (pharyngo-oesophageal) constriciton
15cm from incisor teeth
describe the diaphragmatic oesophagus constriciton?
where it passes through the oesophageal hiatus of the diaphragm - 40cm from incisor teeth
label this stomach
what are the parts of the stomach?
cardia
fundus
body
pyloric part
what are the curvatures of the stomach called?
lesser and greater curvatures
what is the function of the pyloric sphincter?
controls discharge of stomach contents into the duodenum
what do bile ducts do?
carry bile from the liver to gallbladder
how much bile can the gallbladder store?
up to 50ml
describe the artery of the gallbladder?
Cystic artery is a branch of right hepatic artery and lies in the triangle of calot (triangle between common hepatic duct and visceral surface of the liver).
describe the exocrine and endocrine function of the pancreas in digestion
exocrine- pancreatic juice.
endocrine- insulin and glucagon.