Choletheliasis: Anatomy and Physiology of the Digestive System Quiz and Flashcards

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What is the name of the duct that branches from the common hepatic duct?

Cystic duct (correct)

Hepatic duct

Common bile duct

Portal vein

What is the main function of salivary amylase in the digestion process?

To break down carbohydrates into simple sugars

To break down proteins into peptides

To break down starch into maltose (correct)

To break down fats into fatty acids

At what pH range does protein digestion occur?

pH 1.5-2 (correct)

pH 7-8

pH 11-12

pH 9-10

What is the role of pepsin in protein digestion?

To break down proteins into peptides Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the vein that receives blood from the liver?

Inferior vena cava Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of iodine solution in the experiment?

To indicate the presence of starch Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of chemically digesting starch in the mouth?

Breakdown into maltose Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of hydrochloric acid in digestion?

To create an acidic environment for enzyme activity Signup and view all the answers

At what age during childhood should toilet training be started?

2 years Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a factor affecting bowel elimination?

Diet Signup and view all the answers

What is bowel incontinence?

The inability to control stool or gas Signup and view all the answers

What is a cause of bowel incontinence?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is choletheliasis?

A gallstone Signup and view all the answers

What is a factor that can affect bowel elimination?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is a condition associated with the digestive system?

Choletheliasis Signup and view all the answers

At what age should parents start introducing toilet training?

18 months Signup and view all the answers

What is a common consequence of bowel incontinence?

Both A and B Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the salivary glands?

To produce saliva that breaks down carbohydrates Signup and view all the answers

What is the pH range at which protein digestion occurs?

pH 3-6.3 Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the stomach?

To mix food with enzymes to break down proteins Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of bile in lipid digestion?

Emulsification of lipids Signup and view all the answers

Where does lipid digestion occur in the human digestive tract?

Mouth, stomach, and small intestine Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the bile duct?

To store bile from the liver Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Valsalva maneuver during defecation?

To increase intra-abdominal pressure Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the pancreas?

To produce enzymes that break down proteins Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the liver?

To filter waste products from the blood Signup and view all the answers

What type of muscle is the external anal sphincter?

Striated muscle Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the large intestine?

To absorb water and electrolytes Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the GI tract is responsible for propelling feces towards the rectum?

Sigmoid colon Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the appendix?

Unknown, it is a vestigial organ Signup and view all the answers

What are the sacral nerves that supply innervation to the muscles involved in defecation?

S2-S4 Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the anus?

To expel waste products from the body Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of hydrochloric acid on proteins?

It denatures proteins Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Digestive System Anatomy

The liver, common hepatic duct, cystic duct, common bile duct, gall bladder, hepatic veins, hepatic artery, and portal vein are all part of the digestive system anatomy.

Carbohydrate Digestion

Iodine solution is an indicator of the presence of starch.
During chewing, bread is mechanically and chemically digested by salivary amylase, breaking down starch into maltose.
The color of bread changes from dark brown to brown or lighter brown as starch is broken down.

Protein Digestion

Protein digestion occurs in the stomach and small intestine.
Pepsin is the enzyme that digests protein, and hydrochloric acid helps to activate pepsin.
Protein digestion occurs at a pH of 1.5-2.

Lipid Digestion

Lipid digestion occurs in the mouth, stomach, and small intestine.
Bile salts help to emulsify lipids, making them more accessible to lipase.
Lipid digestion occurs at a pH of 3-6.3.

Defecation Physiology

The sigmoid colon is responsible for propelling feces towards the rectum.
The Valsalva maneuver and abdominal muscle contraction help to increase intra-abdominal pressure, aiding in bowel movements.
The external anal sphincter is made up of striated muscle and is under voluntary control, while the internal anal sphincter is made up of smooth muscle and is under involuntary control.

Enrichment

Five factors affecting bowel elimination include:
- Diet
- Fluid intake
- Exercise
- Stress
- Age
Toilet training should start around 2-3 years of age.
Bowel incontinence is the inability to control bowel movements, and can be caused by nerve damage or muscle weakness.

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