week 4 Flashcards
what is the difference between mechanical and chemical digestion
Mechanical: the chewing of food by the teeth before it is swallowed / the churning of food by the smooth muscles of the stomach and small intestine so that it is thoroughly mixed with digestive enzymes
Chemical: a series of catabolic reactions in which enzymes break down large food molecules (eg: carbohyrates, lipids, protein, nucleic acids) into smaller molecules that may be absorbed and used by body cells.
what are the four major layers that exist along the GI tract from the esophagaus to the anal canal (from innermost to outermost)
- mucosa 2. submucosa 3. muscularis 4. serosa
Understand the 3 MUCOSA layers of the GI tract
- what type of cells the inner layer is composed of
- what makes up the middle layer
- what is important about the outer layer
INNER LINING OF EPITHELIUM:
- nonkeratinized stratified squamous epithelium in the mouth, pharynx, esophagus, and anal canal.
- Simple columnar epithelium throughout the rest of the GI tract to assist in secretion and absorbtion
MIDDLE LAYER OF AREOLAR CONNECTIVE TISSUE (LAMINA PROPRIA)
- contains blood vessels, lymphatic vessels, and scattered lymphatic nodules
- contains most components of the mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT)
OUTER LAYER OF SMOOTH MUSCLE TISSUE (MUSCULARIS MUCOSAE)
- creates small folds in the stomach and small intestinal mucosa that increase the surface of areolar area for digestion and absorption
the mucosa is a _____ membrane that surrounds the _____.
mucus, lumen
the submucosa consists of _____ _____ tissue
areolar connective
which layer of the GI tract is highly vascular
the submucosa
what is the job of the submucosal plexus
innervates the mucosa and submucosa and plays an important role in regulating:
a. movements of the mucosa and vasoconstriction of blood vessels
b. secretions by the GI tract
the muscularis consists of _____ tissue
muscle
skeletal muscle tissue can be found in what structures and allows for ?
in the mouth, pharynx, upper and middle parts of the esophagus, and the external anal sphincter.
It produces voluntary swallowing and voluntary control of defecation
the parts of the GI tract that do not consist of skeletal muscle tissue, are composed of what kind of tissue and are divided into what two types of fibers
smooth muscle tissue
a.inner sheet of circular fibers
b.outer sheet of longitudinal fibers
what is the largest peritoneal fold
the greater omentum
what plexus primarily controls GI tract motility
myenteric plexus (plexus of Auerbach)
what kind of cells make up the serosa layer of the GI tract
simple squamous epithelium
what is the largest serous membrane of the body
the peritoneum
what is the space between the parietal and visceral peritoneum
peritoneal cavity, which contains serous fluid
ascites
a disease which is brought on by an accumulation of serous fluids
what does it mean if an organ is considered retroperitoneal
some abdominal organs, such as the kidneys and pancreas, are located on the posterior abdominal wall and are covered by peritoneum on their anterior surfaces only. These organs are said to be retroperitoneal
what are the functions of the folds of the peritoneum
a. binds organs to each other and to the walls of the abdominal cavity
b. contains blood vessels, lymphatic vessels, and nerves that supply the abdominal organs
what structure is considered a “fatty apron” and hangs in front of the abdominal viscera, extending from the stomach and duodenum downward over the small intestine, then turning upward and attaching itself to the transverse colon?
the greater omentum
what is the structure that attaches the liver to the anterior abdominal wall and diphragm
the falciform ligament
what structure suspends the stomach and duodenum from the liver and contains some lymph nodes
the lesser omentum
what structure extends from the posterior abdominal wall to wrap around the small intestine and then returns to its origin
mesentery
what structure is an outward fold of the parietal peritoneum, attaches the large intestine to the posterior abdominal wall, and carries blood and lymphatic vessels to the intestines
the mesocolon
internally, the cheeks contain what type of cells
nonkeratinized stratified squamous epithelium
what is the name of the lip muscle is covered externally by skin and internally by a mucous membrane
obicularis oris muscle
what is the labial frenulum
the midline fold of mucous membrane that attaches the inner surface of each lip to its corresponding gum
what nerves innervate the muscles of mastication
trigeminal nerves
what structure is located just underneath the skin and contains large quantities of adopose tissue and many lymph nodes?
the greater omentum
the recess that is bounded externally by the lips and cheeks and internally by the gums and teeth is called the_
oral vestibule
the area that lies within the teeth and gums is called the _
oral cavity
the space that extends from the gums and teeth to the fauces that connects the oral cavity to the pharynx is called the_
oral cavity proper
the hard palate forms the _____ portion of the roof of the mouth and consists of the _____ and ____ bones covered by mucous membrane
anterior, maxillae, palatine
the hard palate separates what two structures
the oral cavity from the nasal cavity
the soft palate forms the _____ portion of the roof of the mouth and lies between the _____ and the _____.
posterior, oropharynx and nasopharynx
projecting downward from the free edge of the soft palate is the fingerlike _
uvula
on either side of the base of the uvula are two muscular folds.
_____, the palatoglossal arch extends to the side of the base of the _____.
_____, the palatopharyngeal arch extends to the side of the _____,
anteriorly, tongue
posteriorly, pharynx
where are the palatine tonsils located?
the lingual?
palatine tonsils are located between the palatoglossal arch and palatopharyngeal arch.
Lingual tonsils are located on the base of the tongue
what are the three major types of salivary glands and what are their locations
a. parotid glands; located inferior and anterior to the ears btw the skin and masseter muscle
b. submandibular glands; located beneath the base of the tongue
c. sublingual glands; located in the floor of the mouth superior to the submandibular glands
all salivary glands are made up of what type of cells
simple cuboidal
T/F_the salivary glands are innervated by BOTH sympathetic and parasympathetic fibers
TRUE
saliva is ?% water and ?% solutes?
What are these solutes?
99.5%, .5%
a.bacteriolytic lysozyme
b.salivary amylase, which initiates starch digestion
c.lingual lipase (secreted by lingual glands on the dorsum of the tongue), which initiates triglyceride digestion
what nerves stimulate the secretion of saliva
facial and glossopharyngeal.
*this is different from when saliva is secreted due to the sight, smell, sound, or thought of food.
T/F_the tongue is composed of smooth muscle tissue covered by mucous membrane
False_it is composed of skeletal muscles covered by mucous membrane