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what are the four funcitons of the digestion system?
- digestion
- absorption
- secretion
- defecation
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what function of the digestive system is the physical/ mechanical breakdown of food into more but smaller pieces which increases the surface area?
digestion
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what is the importance of breaking down food into smaller pieces to create more surface area?
for the chemical breakdown into molecules small enough so that they can diffuse out of intestines and into cells
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what function of the digestion system is the passage of digested food from the intestines into the bloodstream which delivers it to all parts of the body
absorption
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what function of the digestive system is the release of water, acids, enzymes, buffers, and salts into the digestive tract
secretion
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what function of the digestive system is the elimination of digestive by-products and indgiestible food via the anus
defecation
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what is the sum of all biochemical processes taking place within the human body
metabolism
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what is the tube that starts at the mouth and ends at the anus called
digestive tract/ alimentary canal
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how long is the alimentary canal
approximately 29 feet
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what is the pathway of food
- mouth
- pharynx
- esophagus
- stomach
- small intestine
- large intestine
- rectum
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what is digested food refered to when its in the pharynx and esophagus
bolus
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what is digested food refered to as when its in the stomach and small intestine
chyme
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what is digested food refered to as when it is in the large intestine and rectum
feces
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What are the parts of the large intestine
cecum, colon, ascending transverse and descending colon, sigmoid
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what does the digestive system break down DNA
so we can use it for our own DNA
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What organ of the digetive system is the flap that closes the windpipe during swallowing
epiglottis
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what organ of the digestive system is a wind-pipe thats not really part of the digestive system
trachea
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what organ of the digestive system is a vein that carries blood away from the liver
hepatic vein
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what organ of the digestive system stores food and makes chemical changes in it
liver
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what organ of the digestive system is sheltered by the liver and stores bile
gallbladder
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what organ of the digestive sytem if the first part of the small intestine, bile from the liver breaks up the fat and juice from pancreas
duodenum
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what organ of the digestive system carries blood from the entire digestive tact to liver
portal vein
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what organ of the digestive system drains intestinal tract, carrying digested food into the portal vein
veins
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what lives in the intestine and makes vitamins used by the human body
bacteria
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what ogan of the digestive system grinds food and mixes it with salia where digestion begins
mouth
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what organ of the digestive system makes saliva and starts the digestion of starch
-
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what organ of the digestive system passses food from the mouth to the stomach by a process known as peristalsis
esophagus
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what organ of the digestive system holds and mixes food, glands in the lining of the uper two thirds produces digestive which
stomach
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what organ of the digestive system makes enzymes that break down all types of food
pancreas
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what organ of the digestive system has fluids from intesintal glands that dilute food and food is absorbed into the bloodstream
small intestine
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what organ of the digesiton system has fluid absrobed from indigestible food, waste becomes solid, contains waste
large intestine
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what organ of the digestive system is the end where waste leaves the body
anus
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what is a wave of smooth muscle contraction that proples materials through a tube
peristalsis
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What happens to the luman width when circcular muscle contraction occurs
gets smaller
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what happens to lumen width when longitudinal muscle contraction occurs
gets larger
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what happens to the intestine length when circular muscle contraciton occurs
gets longer
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what happens to the intestine length when longitudinal muscle contraction occurs
gets shorter
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what are the layers of the digestive tract refered to as
tunics
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what is the open space within the digestive tract where digested food travels called
lumen
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what are the four tunis of the digestive tract
- mucosa
- submucosa
- muscularis
- serosa
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what is the order of the tunics from the inside out
- mucosa
- submucosa
- muscularis
- serosa
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what is the innermost layer of the mucosa tunic
epithelium
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what are the 3 primary funcitons of the mucosa
- protecting from infection
- secrete substances into the lumen
- absorb digested molecules
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What are the most strained parts of the mucosa lined with
stratified squamous epithelia
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what is the mucosa, except for the strained parts, lined with
columnar epithelia
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what part of the mucosa tunic sits atop the epithelium and consists of loose connective tissues wiht capillaries to nourish the epithelium and absorb digested nutrients
lamina propria
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Where are lymph nodes located
- pharynx(tonsils)
- appendix
- ileum
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what part of the mucosa tunic is important in the defense agaisnt pathogens
lymph nodes
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what part of the mucosa tunic surounds the lamina propria and produces movements of the mucosa and the small intestine and also folds it into a serious of small wrinkles that increase the surface area
muscularis mucosae
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which tunic lies just external to the muscularis mucoae
submucosa
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which tunic is a dense connective tissue that contains blood vessels, lymphatic vessels and nodules, and nerve fibers
submucosa
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what tunic is is also called muscularis externa
muscularis
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which tunic is responsible for segmentation and peristalsis
muscularis
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what tunic consists of an inner layer of circular muscle and an outer layer of longitudinal muscle
muscularis
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When does circular muscle thicken
to form sphincters
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which tunic layer is the protective outermost layer
serosa
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what is another name for serosa
visceral peritoneum
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what is a connective tissue that binds the esophagus to surrounding structures
adventitia
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what is the esophagus surrounded by
serosa but not adventita
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which organs have both a serosa and adventita surrounding them
retroperitoneal organs
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What is the serous membrane that lines the abdominopelvic cavity and most of its organs called
peritoneum
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What is the membrane that covers organs of the abdominopelvic cavity calledv
visceral peritoneum
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What membrane lines the walls of the abdominopelvic cavity
parietal peritoneum
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What is between the visceral and parietal peritoneum
peritoneal cavity
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What is the samll space containing fluid secreated by the serous membranes to reduce friction between the organs and between organs and body wall
peritoneal cavity
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What tissues make up the peritoneum
epithelial and connective tissue
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what connects the visceral and parietal peritoneums and is also a fused double layer of peritoneum
mesentery
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what provides a route for blood vessels, lymphatic vessels, and nerves to digestive organs; also helps to the hold the organs in place and stores fat
mesentary
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what are the 3 types of mesenteries
- lesser omentum
- greater omentum
- mesocolon
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which mesentary connects the stomach and liver to ventral abdominal wall
less omentum
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which mesentery hangs like an apron from the lateral and inferior borders of the stomach and covers intestines
greater omentum
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which mesentery contains fat that provides padding and protection for the abdomen
greater omentum
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which mesentery connects portions of the large intestine and rectum to the posterior body wall
mesocolon
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what is another name for the mouth
buccal or oral cavity
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what organ of the digestive tract opens anteriorly via the lips and posteriorly into the oropharynx
mouth
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what is the only organ that ingests food
mouth
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what does the mouth of the digestive tract function in
mechanical and chemical digestion
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what body parts make up the mouth
- labia
- frenulum
- vestibule
- gingiva
- teeth
- palates
- uvula
- tongue
- salivary glands
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what body part of the mouth keeps food between the teeth during mastication
labia
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which body part of the mouth is the fold of membrane that connects lips to gums and the tongue to the floor of the mouth
frenulum
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which frenulum connects lips to gums
labial frenulum
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which frenulum connects the tongue to the floor of the mouth
lingual frenulum
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what body part of the mouth is the space between the lips and gums
vestibule
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what body part of the mouth is comprised of stratified squamous epithelium and dense connective tissue
gingiva
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what body part of the mouth sits atop the maxilla and mandible bones and surrounds the holes at the base of each tooth
gingiva
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what body part of the mouth perfomrs mastication
teeth
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what is the order of the types of teeth from front to back
- incisors
- canines/cuspids
- premolars and molars
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how many baby teeth are there
20
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how many adult teeth are there
32
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what are the 3 types of tissue of the tooth
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what type of tissue of teeth is the hardest human material that protects agaisnt tooth decay
enamel
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what type of tissue of teeth is a nonliving substance much like a bone that occupies the bulk of the tooth
dentin
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what type of tissue of teeth covers the dentin of the root providing protection and anchorage to the preriodontal ligament
cementum
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what is the tooth above the gums called
crown
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what is the tooth part below the gums called
root
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what is the interior portion of a tooth containing loose connective tissue, capillaries, nerves and lymph tissues
pulp cavity
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what are the extenions of the pulp cavity toward the tooth's roots called
root canals
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what is the base of the root canal that is a hole allowing blood vessels and nerves into the pulp cavity
apical foramen
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what anchors the teeth to the gums
peridontal ligament/membrane
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what body part of the mouth form the roof of the mouth and aid in mechanical digestion and the formation of the bolus for easier swallowing
palates
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what body part of the mouth is the muscular tissue that hangs from the soft palate and functions in preventing contents of the mouth to enter the nasal cavity
uvula
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what body part of the mouth is the strong muscular organ that funcitons in the mechanical digestion of food and can analyze food by touch, taste, and temperature
tongue
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what body part of the mouth produces lingual lipase which begins the breakdown of lipids
tongue
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what body part of the mouth secretes digestive juices into the buccal cavity
salivary glands
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what does saliva mainly consist of
99% water
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what are the solutes contained in saliva
- amylase/ptyalin
- bicarbonates and phosphates
- lysozymes
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what solute of the saliva functions in the break down of starch
amylase/pytalin
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which solute of saliva functions as a buffer to neutralize the oral cavity ph
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bircaronates and phosphates
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which solute of saliva kills bacteria
lysozymes
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what are the 3 types of salivary glands
- parotid
- sublingual
- submandibular
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which salivary gland lies besdies the ear and dumbs secretions into the vestibule opposite the 2nd maxillary molar tooth
parotid
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which salivary gland produces large amounts of salivary amylase
parotid
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which salivary gland lies beneath the tongue and produces a watery mucous that buffers and lubricates
sublingual
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which salivary gland lies along and below the mandible bone and secretes buffers and salivary amylase
submandibular
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what organ of the digestive system is a muscular tube suspended from the base of the skull in front of the cervial vertebrae lined with a mucous membrane
pharynx
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what organ of the digestive system connects the mouth to the esophagus and trachea
pharynx
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what are the 3 parts of the pharynx
- nasopharynx
- oropharynx
- larynopharynx
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what part of the pharynx is located behind the nasal chamber and has no role in digestion
nasopharynx
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what part of the pharynx is located beneath the nasopharynx and behind the oral cavity
oropharynx
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what part of the pharynx is located below the oropharynx and behind the larynx
laryngopharynx
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what is the lymphoid tissue protecting the nasal cavity, its sinuses, and the digestive tract called
pharyngeal tonsil/adenoids
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what is the lymphoid tissue protecting the digestive tract from pathogens called
paltine and lingual tonsil
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what is the cartilage flap at the oro-laryngopharynx border that covers the trachea while swallowing food and water called
epiglottis
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what organ of the digestive system lies posterior to the trachea and carries the bolus from the laryngopharynx to the stomach
esophagus
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what is the process of moving the bolus from the mouth to the stomach called
degluition/swallowing
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what does the bolus enter the stomach through
cardiac sphincter
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what part of the stomach prevents contents of the stomach from reentering the esophagus
cardiac sphincter
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what happens to the stomach when it is empty
folds into rugae
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what part of the stomach prevents watery chyme from reentering the stomach from the duodenum
pyloric sphincter
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what organ of the digestive system is a long muscular tube where the final digestion and most absorption takes place
small intestine
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what are the 3 divisions of the small intestine
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what part of the small intestine receives digestive secretions from both the liver and the pancreas
duodenum
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what does the duodenum produce to increase the pH of chyme leaving the stomach
buffers
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what is produced in the intestines to protect the lining
mucous
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what divison of the small intestine is the majority of the chemical digestions and nutrient absorptions that occurs in this portion of the intestine
jejunum
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what division of the small intestine is the longest portion
ileum
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where does the ileum end at
the ileocecal valve of the large intestine
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what part of the digestive system prevents the back flow of feces into the ileum of the small intestines
ileocecal valve
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what are the lymphatic nodules that protect agaisnt fecal bacteria called
peyer's patches
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what do the mucosa and submucosa layers of the small intestine contain
- plicae circulates
- villi
- microvilli
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how much food does the small intestine absorb
90%
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what are deep folds of the mucosa and submucosa that extend either entirely or partway around the circumference of the intestine called
plicae circulares
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what part of the small intestine forces chyme to spiarl through the lumen continually mixing chyme with intestinal juices
plicae circulares
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what part of the small intestine slows chyme movement to allow time for complete nurtient absorption
plicae circulares
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what part of the small intestines are the finger like projections of the mucosa that contain absorptive epithelia cells
villi
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what do villi contain that take absorbed nutrients into the vascular system, nerves and lacteals
capillaries
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what are the lympatic capillaries that absorb digestive material not able to be absrobed by blood capillaries
lacteals
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what part of the small intestine are tiny projections of the absorptive eipthelia cells that give mucosal surface a fuzzy appearance sometimes called brush border
mircovilli
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what organ of the digestive system is a muscular tube that frames the small intestine on 3 sides and extends from the ileocecal valve to the anus
large intestine
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what organ of the digestive system primary functions include water and vitamin absorption and elimination of solid waste
large intestine
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what are the 8 divisions of the large intestine
- cecum
- ascending colon
- transverse colon
- descending colon
- sigmoid
- rectum
- anus
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how long do material remain in the large intestine
24 hours
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what are the contractions of 3 longitudinal muscle bands in the large intestine calld
taeniae coli
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what are the baglike pouches formed from the contractions of the taeniae ccoli
haustra
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What in the large intestine provides a slow movement of chyme from ileocecal valce to the transverse colon
haustral
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What are the strong intestinal contractions over large areas in the large intestine called
mass movements
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where does mass movement/ peristalsis occur
from the transverse colon analward
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when do mass movements usually occur and for how long
3-4 times a day, 10-30 minutes
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what controls the defecation at the rectum
internal anal sphincter
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what type of muscle is involved in the external anal sphincter
skeletal muscle-voluntary
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how much water do feces contain
75%
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how much bacteria, cellulose, cellular debris, salts and bile pigments do feces contain
25%
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what gives feces its brown color
bile pigments- bilirubin by- products
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what causes the digestion in the large intestine
bacteria
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where does absorption take place in the large intestine
proximal portion
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where does the storage of feces take place in the large intestine
distal parts
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what results in the waste products nitrogen, carbon dioxide, hydrogen, methane, and hydrogen sulfide
bacteral metabolism
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what are nitrogen, carbon dioxide, hydrogen, methan, and hydrogen sulfide called when they are all mixed together
flatus-(gas)`
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What vitamins does bacteria synthesize
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what type of vitamin helps clot
k
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what type of vitamin is responsible for glucose metabolism
biotin
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what type of vitamin is responsible for neuortransmitters and steroid production
b5
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what organ of the digestive system lies behind the stomach and extends laterally from the duodenum toward the spleen
pancreas
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what organ of the digestive system if the only gland that is both endocrine and exocrine
pancreas
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why is the pancrease considered endocrine
regulates blood sugar- insulin and glucagon
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why is the pancreas considered exocrine
secretes digestive juices to the duodenum
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how long is the pancreas and how much does it weigh
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what organ in the digestive system is the largest interanl organ
liver
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what organ of the digestive system is in the upper abdominopelvic cavity and is inferior to the diaphragm and is opposite the stomach
liver
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what allows the liver to receive all blood that is absorbed through the intestines
hepatic portal vein
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what is the network of blood vessels connection capillary beds between the intestine and the liver called
hepatic portal system
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What are the 4 reasons why blood goes through the liver
- supply it with oygen
- supply with nutrients
- to be regulated for carbs, lipids, proteins
- removal of toxins
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what are the 5 functions of the liver
- carbohydrate metabolism
- lipid metabolism
- amino acid metabolism
- removal of waste products
- vitamin and mineral storage
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through what process can the liver make glucose from other molecules
gluconeogenesis
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what reaction of the liver occurs if the blood glucose levels decline
liver cells break down glycogen reserces and release glucose into the circulation
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what reaction of the liver occurs if the blood glucose levels increase
liver cells remove glucoe from the circulation and either store it as glycogen or uses it to make lipids to store in other tissues
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what function of the liver is the stabilization of blood glucose levels
carbs metabolism
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what 3 types of circulating levels of lipids does the liver regulate
- triglycerides
- fatty acids
- cholesterol
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what reaction of the liver occurs when lipid levels decline
liver breaks down its lipid reserces and releases them into circulation
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what fucntion of the liver removes excess amino acids from the circulation
amino acid metabolism
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What is the process called that strips off amino groups that produces ammonia
deamination
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what is a toxic waste product the liver neutralizes through the conversion to urea
ammonia
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What function of the liver stores and absorbs fat soluble vitamins and vitamin b12
vitamin and mineral storage
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what organ of the digestive system is a pear shaped muscular organ that stores and concentrates bile that has been made by the liver
gallbladder
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what are all the cell's organic monomers and polymer's collectively termed
nutrient pool
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what is the process that breaks down organic substances and releases energy that can be used to synthesize ATP or other high energy compounds
catabolism/dehydration synthesis
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where does catabolism preliminary processing occur
cytoplasm
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where do enzymes break down macromolecules into polymers and monomers
in the cytoplasm
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what does energy leave the body as
heat
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what process is the synthesis of new molecules and other cell functions
anabolism/hydration synthesis
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what is the source of molecules for catabolism and metabolism
nutrient pool
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what is the biggest waste product of the body
heat
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what are drugs that promote defecation called
cathartics
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what disorder is the inflammation of the gallbladder due to blockage of the cystic or common bile duct by gallstones
cholecystitis
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what disorder is the widespread destruction of liver cells due to druge exposure, viral infection, ischemia, or blocked ducts
cirrhosis
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what is the use of a colonscope insterted through the anus to view the colon for tumors, lesions, etc called
colonoscopy
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what is the attachment of the cut end of the colon to an opening in the body wall after a colonectomy
colostomy
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what disorder is the inflammation of the small intestine and/or large intestine and can be caused by genetic, autoimmune, or environment
crohn's disease
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what disorder is a genetic disease which causes excessive secretions of mucous that inhibits proper absorption of nutrients
cystic fibrosis
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what disorder is tooth decay caused by acid waste products of bacetria of the ename and dentin of teeth causing a cavity
dental caries
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what disorder is the inflammation of the diverticula and include colic spasms and cramps
diverticularis
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what disorder is the surgical reduction of the stomach to attempt to correct overeating disorders
gastric stapling
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what disorder are the weakend veins within the lining of the anal canal that become enlarged causing itching, bleeding, and pain
hemorrhoids
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what disorder is the weakening of the diaphragm that allows the stomach to enter the thoracic cavity poissbly causing dysphagia or ulcers
hiatal hernia
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what disorder is the yellowness of the skin and eyes casued by a backup of bile pigment into the blood
jaundice
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what is the use of a flexible fiber optic instrument put through the abdominal wall to view, takes samples, or perform surgery
laparoscropy
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what disorder is the viral infection of the parotid salivary gland
mumps
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what disorder is the erosion of the gastic lining or duodenal lining by stomach acids and enzymes becasue of Heliobacter infection
ulcer
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what disorder is a dangerous ulcer in which gastric acids and enzymes erode the digestive tract and enter the peritoneal cavity
perforated ulcer
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what disorder is the congenital condition in which the pyloric muscle increases in size, obstructing gastric emptying
pyloric stenosis
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