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The Digestive System

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The mechanical and chemical receptors that control digestive activity are located

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in the walls of the tract organs

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The function of the hepatic portal circulation is to

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collect absorbed nutrients for metabolic processing or storage

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The chemical and mechanical processes of food breakdown are called

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digestion

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When we ingest large molecules such as lipids, carbohydrates, and proteins, they must undergo catabolic reactions whereby enzymes split these molecules. The series of reactions is called

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chemical digestion

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The sheets of peritoneal membrane that hold the digestive tract in place are called

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mesenteries

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From the esophagus to the anal canal, the walls of every organ of the alimentary canal are made up of the same four basic layers. arrange them in order from the lumen

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Mucosa, submucosa, muscularis externa, and serosa

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Which of the following is not a factor that helps create the stomach mucosal barrier?

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rennin

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What part of the tooth bears the force of chewing?

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enamel

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The capillaries that nourish the epithelium and absorbs digested nutrients lie in the

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lamina propria

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Which hormone causes an increased output of enzyme-rich pancreatic juice and stimulates gallbladder contraction to release bile?

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cholecystokinin

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choose the incorrect statement regarding bile

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Bile contains enzymes for digestion

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The absorptive effectiveness of the small intestine is enhanced by increasing the surface area of the mucosal lining. Which of the following accomplish this task?

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plicae circulares and intestinal villi

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Select the statement that is true concerning primary teeth

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there are 20 primary teeth, and by 24 months of age most children have all 20

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Which of the following is true concerning the number and type of permanent teeth?

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There are 32 permanent teeth, and the wisdom teeth are the last to emerge

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Which of the following is not true of saliva?

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contains enzymes that begin the breakdown of proteins

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The salivary glands are composed of which two types of secretory cells

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serous cells and mucous cells

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the solutes contained in saliva include

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electrolytes, digestive enzyme, mucin, lysozyme, wastes, and IgA

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In addition to storage and mechanical breakdown of food, the stomach

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initiates protein digestion and denatures proteins

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chyme is created in the

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stomach

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hydrochloric acid is secreted by which of the secretory cells of the stomach

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parietal cells

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Gastrin, histamine, endorphins, serotonin, cholecystokinin, and somatostatin are hormones or paracrines that are released directly into the lamina propria. Which of the following cell types synthesize and secrete these products

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enteroendocrine cells

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these are three phases of gastric secretion. The cephalic phase occurs

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before food enters the stomach and is triggered by aroma, sight, or thought

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peristaltic waves are

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waves of muscular contractions that propel contents from one point to another

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Gastrin is digestive hormone that is responsible for the stimulation of acid secretions in the stomach. These secretions are stimulate by the presence of

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protein and peptide fragments

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pepsinogen, a digestive enzyme, is secreted by the

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chief cells of the stomach

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You have just eaten a meal high in complex carbohydrates. Which of the following enzymes will help to digest the meal

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amylase

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the ducts that deliver bile and pancreatic juice from the liver and pancreas, respectively, unite to form the

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hepatopancreatic ampulla

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the enzymatic breakdown of any type of food molecule is called

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hydrolysis

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Short-chain triglycerides found infoods such as butterfat molecules in milk are split by a specific enzyme in preparation for absorption. Which of the following enzymes is responsible?

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lipase

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parietal cells of the stomach produce

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hydrochloric acid

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hepatocytes do not

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produce digestive enzymes

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which of the following is not a phase of gastric secretion

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enterogastric

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which vitamin requires intrinsic factor in order to be absorbed

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B12

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chief cells

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are found in the basal regions of the gastric glands

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Chemical digestion reduces large complex molecules to simpler compounds by the process of

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catabolism

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The___ contains lobules with sinusoids (lined with macrophages) that lead to a central venous structure

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liver

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If an incision has to be made in the small intestine to remove an obstruction, the first layer of tissue to be cut is the

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serosa

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The terminal portion of the small intestine is known as the

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ileum

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The dental formula for an adult is 2-1-2-3- what does the 1 stand for?

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canine tooth

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Digestion of which of the following would be affected the most if the liver were severely damaged

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lipids

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___ is locally regulated in the blood by the active from the vitamin D, which acts as a cofactor

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calcium

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Important peritoneal folds do not include the

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round ligament

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The lamina propria is composed of

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loose connective tissue

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_____ is not important as a stimulus in the gastric phase of gastric secretion

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carbohydrates

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Pancreatic amylase does not get to the small intestine via the

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cystic duct

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The function of the goblet cells is to

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produce mucus that protects part of the digestive organs from the effects of powerful enzymes needed for food digestion

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Which of the following is an essential role played by large intestine bacteria?

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synthesize vitamin K and B-complex vitamins

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Nervous control of gastric secretion is provided by

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the vagus nerve and enteric plexus

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Which of the following are types of papillae on the tongues that contain taste buds?

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fungiform and circumvallate

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Which of the following produce intrinsic factor?

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parietal cells

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Which of the following enzymes is specific for proteins

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trypsin

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surgical cutting of the lingual frenulum would occur in which part of the body

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tongue

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A fluid secreted into the small intestine during digestion that contains cholesterol, emulsification agents, and phospholipids is

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bile

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The layer of the digestive tube that contains blood vessels, lymphatic nodes, and a rich supply of elastic fibers is the

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submucosa

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which of the following is not characteristic of the large intestine

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is longer than the small intestine

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what stomach secretion is necessary for normal hemoglobin production in RBCs?

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intrinsic factor

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How are most nutrients absorbed through the mucosa of the intestinal villa

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active transport driven directly or indirectly by metabolic energy

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Select the correct statement about the regulation of gastric secretion

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gastric secretion can be stimulated before food has entered the mouth

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paneth cells

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secrete enzymes that kill bacteria

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select the correct statement about digestive processes

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chyme entering the duodenum can decrease gastric motility via the enterogastric reflex

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Chemical digestion in the small intestine involves

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cholecystokinin (CCK), an intestinal hormones responsible for gallbladder contraction

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select the correct statement about absorption

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if intact proteins are transported across the villus epithelium, an immune response may be the generated

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select the correct statement about electrolyte absorption

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iron and calcium are absorbed mostly by the duodenum

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You have just eaten french fries, buttered toast, ice cream, and whole milk. Which of the following glands would be active in helping you to digest this food?

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the pancreas

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The ingestion of the meal high in fat content would cause which of the following to occur?

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Bile would be released from the gallbladder to emulsify the fat in the duodenum

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The mucosa of the developing alimentary tube comes from

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endoderm

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A baby is admitted to the hospital with a history of projectile vomiting after each feeding. On examination, it is found that the sphincter controlling food passage from the stomach to the duodenum is thickened and does not open readily. Because of the baby's loss of gastric juice, his blood probably indicates

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alkalosis

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Hormones or paracrines that inhibit gastric secretion include

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secretin

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which of these not part of the splanchnic circulation

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inferior vena cava

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What is the process of digestion

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Ingestion

propulsion

mechanical breakdown

digestion

absorption

defecation

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select the correct statement about absorption

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if intact proteins are transported across the villus epithelium, an immune response may be generated

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alimentary canal

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digests and absorbs food.

mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small/large intestine

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accessory organs

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teeth, tongue, gall bladder, salivary glands, liver, and pancreas.

produce secretin that helps break down food

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layers of the alimentary canal

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mucosa, submucosa, muscularis externa, serosa

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anatomy of the oral cavity

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The tongue

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The salivary glands

A. ducts of sublingual gland

B. sublingual gland

C. Parotid gland

F. submandibular gland

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splanchnic circulation

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includes arteries that branch off the abdominal aorta to serve the digestive organs and hepatic portal circulation

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intrinsic muscles

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confined in tongue and not attached to bone

allows tongue to change its shape

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extrinsic muscles

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alters the tongue's position

they protrude it, retract it, and move it from side to side

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lingual frenulum

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secures the tongue to the floor of the mouth and limits its posterior movement.

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filiform papillae

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roughen the tongue surface. provides friction for manipulating foods.

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enteric nervous system

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the in-house nerve supply of alimentary canal.

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enteric neurons

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communicate widely with one another to regulate digestive system activity

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peritoneum

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most extensive serous membrane

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visceral peritoneum

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covers external surfaces of most digestive organs

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parietal peritoneum

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lines body walls

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peritoneal cavity

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slit like space containing a slippery fluid secreted by serous membrane

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mesentery

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double layer of peritoneum.

Provides routes for blood vessels, lymphs, and nerves to reach digestive viscera

holds organs in place

stores fat

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function of The salivary gland

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Cleanses the mouth

dissolves food chemicals

moistens food and helps compact it

contains amylase that begins the digestion of starchy foods

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two types of secretory cells

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serous and mucous cells

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cardiac sphincter

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a physiological sphincter

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primary dentitions

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upper jaw: 2 incisors, 1 canine, 2 molars/2 incisors, 1 canine, 2 molars X 2

20 teeths

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permanent dentition

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2 incisors, 1 canine, 2 premolars, 3 molars/ 2 incisors 1 canine, 2 premolars, 3 molars X 2

32 teeths

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digestive processes of the mouth

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the mouth ingests

Begins mechanical breakdown by chewing

intitiates propulsion by swallowing

starts the digestion of polysaccharides

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The pharynx

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food passes to the oropharynx, then to the laryngopharynx

The mucosa contains stratified squamous epithelium

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the esophagus

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esophageal hiatus: where it pierces the diaphragm

cardiac orifice: where it joins the stomach

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anatomy of the stomach

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buccal phase of swallowing

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occurs in the mouth; voluntary

it ends when bolus leaves mouth and stimulates tactile receptors in the pharynx

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Pharyngeal-esophageal phase

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involuntary. controlled by medulla and lower pons. vagus nerves transmit motor impulses from the swallowing center to the muscles of the pharynx and esophagus

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enterogastrones

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secretes cholecytokinin (CCK) and secretin

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alkaline tide

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as acid is pumped into the stomach, HCO3- is exported into the blood

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gastric glands

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produce stomach secretion

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parietal cells

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found in apical region of glands. secretes HCL and intrinsic factor

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pepsin

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protein-digesting enzyme. activating of pepsin helps digest proteins, breakdown plant food and kills bacteria

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chief cells

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occurs in basal regions of the gastric glands. produces pepsinogen

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cephalic phase of gastric secretion

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occurs before food enters the stomach

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gastric phase

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releases gastric juice. 3-4hrs longs

occurs once food enters the mouth

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intestinal phase

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occurs with a brief stimulatory component followed by inhibition

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enterogastric reflex

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duodenum inhibits acid secretion through the enteric nervous system (short reflexes) and sympathetic and vagus nerves (long reflexes)

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Gross anatomy of the liver

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The Liver

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produces bile for export to the duodenum

bile breaks fat into tiny particles to make it digestible.

bile leaves the liver through right and left hepatic ducts

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Bile

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yellow-green, alkaline solution containing bile salts, bile pigments, cholesterol, triglycerides, phospholipids, and variety or electrolytes.

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Bile salts

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primarily salts of cholic and chenodeoxycholic acids

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bilirubin

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chief bile pigment.

yellow waste product of the heme of hemoglobin formed during the breakdown of word out RBCs

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gall bladder

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stores bile that is not needed for digestion

covered by visceral peritoneum

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pancreas

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produces enzymes that breakdown all foodstuffs

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pancreatic juices

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proteases (protein)

amylases (starch)

lipase (fats)

nucleases (nucleic acids)

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small intestine

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3 sections

duodenum (10 inches)

jejunum (8ft)

ileum (12ft)

site for digestion and absorption

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enteropeptidase

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within the duodenum

activates trypsinogen to trypsin

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retroperitoneal organs

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organs that loses their mesentery and lies posterior to the peritoneum

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intraperitoneal organs

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organs that keeps their mesentery and remains in the peritoneal cavity

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gross anatomy of large intestine

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