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What constitutes the primary source of dietary lipids in the human body?
What constitutes the primary source of dietary lipids in the human body?
Which mechanism aids in the digestion of lipids by breaking them into smaller droplets?
Which mechanism aids in the digestion of lipids by breaking them into smaller droplets?
What role do bile salts play in the digestion of lipids?
What role do bile salts play in the digestion of lipids?
Which of the following is NOT a product of lipid digestion?
Which of the following is NOT a product of lipid digestion?
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What is a primary implication of malabsorption syndromes relating to lipids?
What is a primary implication of malabsorption syndromes relating to lipids?
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What is the role of co-lipase in relation to pancreatic lipase?
What is the role of co-lipase in relation to pancreatic lipase?
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Which enzyme is secreted as an inactive precursor and activated by trypsin?
Which enzyme is secreted as an inactive precursor and activated by trypsin?
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What is the primary function of cholesterol esterase?
What is the primary function of cholesterol esterase?
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What are the insoluble substances that result from the hydrolysis of triglycerides?
What are the insoluble substances that result from the hydrolysis of triglycerides?
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Which gut hormone stimulates the contraction of the gallbladder and secretion of pancreatic enzymes?
Which gut hormone stimulates the contraction of the gallbladder and secretion of pancreatic enzymes?
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What is primarily responsible for the formation of mixed micelles?
What is primarily responsible for the formation of mixed micelles?
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How do lipid breakdown products primarily enter enterocytes?
How do lipid breakdown products primarily enter enterocytes?
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What percentage of a chylomicron is composed of protein?
What percentage of a chylomicron is composed of protein?
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What happens to bile salts after their function in lipid absorption?
What happens to bile salts after their function in lipid absorption?
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Which vitamins depend on the normal absorption of fat for their uptake?
Which vitamins depend on the normal absorption of fat for their uptake?
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How are chylomicrons transported after their formation in the enterocyte?
How are chylomicrons transported after their formation in the enterocyte?
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What characterizes short and medium-chain fatty acids regarding their absorption?
What characterizes short and medium-chain fatty acids regarding their absorption?
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Which component is the main structural protein found in chylomicrons?
Which component is the main structural protein found in chylomicrons?
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What percentage of fat is typically digested in the human body?
What percentage of fat is typically digested in the human body?
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Which of the following conditions is likely to cause global malabsorption?
Which of the following conditions is likely to cause global malabsorption?
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What is the function of indigestible material, commonly referred to as 'fibre', in the gastrointestinal tract?
What is the function of indigestible material, commonly referred to as 'fibre', in the gastrointestinal tract?
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Which enzyme is responsible for fat digestion in the stomach?
Which enzyme is responsible for fat digestion in the stomach?
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What is a common symptom of malabsorption affecting fat digestion?
What is a common symptom of malabsorption affecting fat digestion?
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Inadequate mucosal surface, such as in coeliac disease, is characterized by what change in the gastrointestinal tract?
Inadequate mucosal surface, such as in coeliac disease, is characterized by what change in the gastrointestinal tract?
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What condition might result from surgical procedures like colonic resection?
What condition might result from surgical procedures like colonic resection?
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What factor does NOT play a role in malabsorption?
What factor does NOT play a role in malabsorption?
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What effect does the stimulation of the POMC pathway have on the NPY system?
What effect does the stimulation of the POMC pathway have on the NPY system?
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Which peptide is released by the NPY system that antagonizes the MC4 receptor?
Which peptide is released by the NPY system that antagonizes the MC4 receptor?
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What is the relationship between the melanocortin system and the NPY system regarding food intake regulation?
What is the relationship between the melanocortin system and the NPY system regarding food intake regulation?
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Which of the following describes the action of the peptides stimulating the melanocortin system?
Which of the following describes the action of the peptides stimulating the melanocortin system?
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Which neurotransmitter is associated with increased food intake and inhibited metabolism?
Which neurotransmitter is associated with increased food intake and inhibited metabolism?
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What substance do Brunner’s glands secrete to protect the duodenum from acidity?
What substance do Brunner’s glands secrete to protect the duodenum from acidity?
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Which pathway is primarily responsible for inhibiting food intake in the hypothalamus?
Which pathway is primarily responsible for inhibiting food intake in the hypothalamus?
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Which hormone is released in response to hunger signals and stimulates feeding behavior?
Which hormone is released in response to hunger signals and stimulates feeding behavior?
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What effect does sympathetic stimulation have on the secretion from Brunner’s glands?
What effect does sympathetic stimulation have on the secretion from Brunner’s glands?
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Which of the following is NOT a component of the central regulation of food intake?
Which of the following is NOT a component of the central regulation of food intake?
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What is the role of α-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (α-MSH) in food intake?
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How is secretion from Brunner’s glands influenced in the presence of food?
How is secretion from Brunner’s glands influenced in the presence of food?
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What type of hormone is secretin primarily classified as?
What type of hormone is secretin primarily classified as?
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What is the effect of ghrelin in the fasted state on food intake?
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Which hormone exhibits a decrease in concentration during the fed state?
Which hormone exhibits a decrease in concentration during the fed state?
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What is the action of GIP on insulin release?
What is the action of GIP on insulin release?
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Which physiological event is assessed to determine if a substance is a GI hormone?
Which physiological event is assessed to determine if a substance is a GI hormone?
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In which mechanism does motilin primarily act?
In which mechanism does motilin primarily act?
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What is the primary effect of secretin on the gastrointestinal tract?
What is the primary effect of secretin on the gastrointestinal tract?
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What is the primary function of secretin in the intestinal phase of pancreatic secretion?
What is the primary function of secretin in the intestinal phase of pancreatic secretion?
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Which trigger is associated with an increase in GIP secretion?
Which trigger is associated with an increase in GIP secretion?
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Which hormone is primarily responsible for stimulating enzyme secretion from acinar cells during digestion?
Which hormone is primarily responsible for stimulating enzyme secretion from acinar cells during digestion?
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How does gastrin influence pancreatic secretion during the gastric phase?
How does gastrin influence pancreatic secretion during the gastric phase?
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What role does CCK play in relation to gallbladder activity?
What role does CCK play in relation to gallbladder activity?
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What initiates vagovagal reflexes to the pancreas during the gastric phase?
What initiates vagovagal reflexes to the pancreas during the gastric phase?
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What role does CCK play in relation to gallbladder function?
What role does CCK play in relation to gallbladder function?
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Which type of dietary substances primarily stimulates pancreatic secretion in the intestinal phase?
Which type of dietary substances primarily stimulates pancreatic secretion in the intestinal phase?
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What effect does bicarbonate secretion have on the pH of pancreatic juice?
What effect does bicarbonate secretion have on the pH of pancreatic juice?
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What is the primary role of gastrin in the stomach?
What is the primary role of gastrin in the stomach?
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What substances are primarily contained in bile for fat digestion?
What substances are primarily contained in bile for fat digestion?
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Which hormone is primarily responsible for increasing the secretion of insulin after food intake?
Which hormone is primarily responsible for increasing the secretion of insulin after food intake?
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What effect does cholecystokinin (CCK) have on gastric acid secretion?
What effect does cholecystokinin (CCK) have on gastric acid secretion?
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Which cells are responsible for the release of cholecystokinin (CCK)?
Which cells are responsible for the release of cholecystokinin (CCK)?
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What is the main action of secretin in the gastrointestinal tract?
What is the main action of secretin in the gastrointestinal tract?
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What is the primary function of somatostatin in the gastrointestinal system?
What is the primary function of somatostatin in the gastrointestinal system?
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Which substance primarily triggers the release of secretin?
Which substance primarily triggers the release of secretin?
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Which gastrointestinal hormone is involved in the migrating motor complex?
Which gastrointestinal hormone is involved in the migrating motor complex?
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How does CCK affect blood flow in the gastrointestinal system?
How does CCK affect blood flow in the gastrointestinal system?
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Which receptor is primarily associated with the inhibitory action of CCK on gastric acid secretion?
Which receptor is primarily associated with the inhibitory action of CCK on gastric acid secretion?
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What role does secretin play in the stimulation of pancreatic secretion during the intestinal phase?
What role does secretin play in the stimulation of pancreatic secretion during the intestinal phase?
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Which statement accurately describes the influence of CCK on the gallbladder?
Which statement accurately describes the influence of CCK on the gallbladder?
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What initiates the vagovagal reflexes that stimulate pancreatic secretion during the gastric phase?
What initiates the vagovagal reflexes that stimulate pancreatic secretion during the gastric phase?
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During the intestinal phase, what percentage of pancreatic secretion stimulation is accounted for by the presence of digestion products and H+ in the small intestine?
During the intestinal phase, what percentage of pancreatic secretion stimulation is accounted for by the presence of digestion products and H+ in the small intestine?
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Which of the following correctly describes gastrin's role in pancreatic secretion?
Which of the following correctly describes gastrin's role in pancreatic secretion?
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What is the principal mechanism by which CCK stimulates pancreatic enzyme secretion?
What is the principal mechanism by which CCK stimulates pancreatic enzyme secretion?
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What components are primarily found in bile that is released into the duodenum?
What components are primarily found in bile that is released into the duodenum?
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What stimulates the release of secretin during the intestinal phase?
What stimulates the release of secretin during the intestinal phase?
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What specific role do Brunner's glands play in the duodenum?
What specific role do Brunner's glands play in the duodenum?
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Which signal primarily promotes secretion from Brunner's glands?
Which signal primarily promotes secretion from Brunner's glands?
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What is the main effect of the anorexigenic pathway in food intake regulation?
What is the main effect of the anorexigenic pathway in food intake regulation?
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How does the neuropeptide Y (NPY) affect feeding behavior?
How does the neuropeptide Y (NPY) affect feeding behavior?
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What is the primary role of leptin in the regulation of food intake?
What is the primary role of leptin in the regulation of food intake?
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Which hormone is primarily associated with increasing the secretion of pancreatic enzymes during digestion?
Which hormone is primarily associated with increasing the secretion of pancreatic enzymes during digestion?
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Which factor is NOT associated with inducing satiety in the human body?
Which factor is NOT associated with inducing satiety in the human body?
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Which mechanism is primarily responsible for the action of CCK in inhibiting food intake?
Which mechanism is primarily responsible for the action of CCK in inhibiting food intake?
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What is not a component of the pathways influencing food intake regulation in the hypothalamus?
What is not a component of the pathways influencing food intake regulation in the hypothalamus?
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What triggers the release of neuropeptide Y (NPY) in the central food intake regulatory pathways?
What triggers the release of neuropeptide Y (NPY) in the central food intake regulatory pathways?
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Which statement accurately describes the action of ghrelin in relation to food intake?
Which statement accurately describes the action of ghrelin in relation to food intake?
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What effect does dietary fat have on peptide YY secretion?
What effect does dietary fat have on peptide YY secretion?
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Which statement best describes the effect of secretin on the gastrointestinal tract?
Which statement best describes the effect of secretin on the gastrointestinal tract?
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Which of the following peptides primarily reduces appetite through its effect on the brainstem?
Which of the following peptides primarily reduces appetite through its effect on the brainstem?
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During the process of appetite regulation, which pathway is stimulated by leptin?
During the process of appetite regulation, which pathway is stimulated by leptin?
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What neurotransmitter system is influenced by both leptin and ghrelin in the context of food intake?
What neurotransmitter system is influenced by both leptin and ghrelin in the context of food intake?
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What effect does GIP have on insulin release during the fed state?
What effect does GIP have on insulin release during the fed state?
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Which hormones are primarily affected by food intake in the hypothalamus during the fed state?
Which hormones are primarily affected by food intake in the hypothalamus during the fed state?
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What does the presence of distension in the gastrointestinal tract primarily stimulate?
What does the presence of distension in the gastrointestinal tract primarily stimulate?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic mechanism of GIP?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic mechanism of GIP?
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Which protein is primarily responsible for mimicking the effects of a meal in assessing whether a substance is a GI hormone?
Which protein is primarily responsible for mimicking the effects of a meal in assessing whether a substance is a GI hormone?
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How does the action of motilin primarily influence gastrointestinal function?
How does the action of motilin primarily influence gastrointestinal function?
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Which scenario elicits a significant release of GIP in response to food intake?
Which scenario elicits a significant release of GIP in response to food intake?
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What is the role of ghrelin during the fasted state concerning food intake regulation?
What is the role of ghrelin during the fasted state concerning food intake regulation?
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What primary action does gastrin have in the stomach?
What primary action does gastrin have in the stomach?
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What effect does cholecystokinin (CCK) have on gastric acid secretion?
What effect does cholecystokinin (CCK) have on gastric acid secretion?
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Which of the following hormones primarily acts to inhibit gastric motility and acid secretion?
Which of the following hormones primarily acts to inhibit gastric motility and acid secretion?
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Which hormone is released in response to acid pH in the duodenum?
Which hormone is released in response to acid pH in the duodenum?
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What is the role of somatostatin in the gastrointestinal tract?
What is the role of somatostatin in the gastrointestinal tract?
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What is the primary purpose of motilin in the gastrointestinal tract?
What is the primary purpose of motilin in the gastrointestinal tract?
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Which of the following cytokines increase splanchnic blood flow?
Which of the following cytokines increase splanchnic blood flow?
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What are the primary stimuli for the release of Cholecystokinin (CCK)?
What are the primary stimuli for the release of Cholecystokinin (CCK)?
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Which hormone is directly involved in stimulating insulin release post meal?
Which hormone is directly involved in stimulating insulin release post meal?
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Where is Secretin predominantly released from in the gastrointestinal tract?
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Study Notes
Digestion and Absorption of Lipids
- Dietary lipids consist of triglycerides, phospholipids, and cholesterol esters, ingested in amounts ranging from 25 to 160 g/day.
- Essential lipids include fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, K and essential fatty acids such as linoleic and linolenic acids.
- Most lipids are insoluble in water; however, short-chain fatty acids (less than 10 carbons) and some polyunsaturated lipids can dissolve in water.
Emulsification of Lipids
- Bile salts, combined with mechanical mixing, emulsify lipids, breaking large lipid droplets into smaller stable droplets (0.5 – 1.0 mm).
- The emulsification increases the lipid-aqueous interface, facilitating enzyme action on lipids.
Bile Acids
- Bile salts are derived from cholesterol; their production is critical for lipid digestion.
Enzymatic Action in Lipid Digestion
- Pancreatic Lipase binds lipid droplets in the presence of co-lipase, which helps mitigate bile salt inhibition.
- Cholesterol Esterase cleaves fatty acids from cholesterol esters and can hydrolyse triacylglycerols and monoacylglycerols.
- Phospholipase acts on phospholipids, converting them to lysophospholipids by removing a fatty acid.
Micelle Formation
- Micelles are small lipid aggregates (4-6 nm) containing approximately 20 lipid molecules, formed primarily from bile salts.
- They aid in transporting lipid products, such as free fatty acids and monoacylglycerols, for absorption across intestinal membranes.
Mechanism of Lipid Absorption
- Lipid breakdown products diffuse across the unstirred layer and into enterocyte membranes or enter via specific fatty acid transporters.
- Bile salts are reabsorbed in the ileum; short and medium-chain fatty acids can directly enter circulation without micelle formation.
Transport of Lipids
- Short and medium-chain fatty acids (4-12 carbons) enter the portal vein and subsequently the liver, binding to albumin for transport.
- Long-chain fatty acids are packaged into chylomicrons alongside triglycerides, phospholipids, and cholesterol esters, largely composed of apolipoprotein B-48.
Chylomicrons and Their Role
- Chylomicrons, composed of 98-99% lipids and 1-2% proteins, are synthesized in the enterocyte and released into lymphatic circulation.
- They provide a milky appearance (chyle) due to the high fat content, playing a key role in fat transport.
Malabsorption Syndromes
- Malabsorption can arise from diseases causing mucosal damage (global malabsorption) or localized absorption issues (partial malabsorption).
- Conditions leading to malabsorption include pancreatic insufficiency, brush border enzyme deficiencies, inflammatory diseases, infections, and surgical resection.
Clinical Implications of Malabsorption
- Results in weight loss, weakness, ‘failure to thrive’ in infants, and various vitamin deficiency disorders.
- Symptoms may include steatorrhoea (fatty stools), intestinal discomfort, and diarrhea, necessitating diagnostic imaging, endoscopy, or serum enzyme analysis.
Summary of Digestive Functions
- The mouth initiates digestion with mastication and emulsification through lingual lipase.
- The stomach contributes with gastric lipase.
- The small intestine relies on pancreatic enzymes for complete lipid digestion and emulsification.
Gastrin Actions
- Gastrin increases acid secretion from parietal cells via CCK-2 receptors.
- Stimulates histamine release from ECL cells, enhancing acid secretion through a different pathway.
- Acts as a trophic agent, promoting growth of gastric mucosa, potentially involving histamine.
- There is overlap with CCK actions, stimulating both CCK-2 and CCK-1 receptors.
- Enhances splanchnic blood flow.
Cholecystokinin (CCK)
- Released from I cells in the upper small intestine (duodenum and jejunum).
- Stimulated by proteins and fats, particularly peptides, single amino acids, fatty acids, and monoglycerides.
- Activates sensory afferents, with potential direct sensing by I cells.
- Primarily acts on gallbladder and pancreas, facilitating bile movement and enzyme secretion.
- Some action at CCK-2 involves stimulation of acid secretion; however, CCK-1 generally inhibits acid secretion via somatostatin release.
Secretin
- Shares amino acid residues with GIP, VIP, and glucagon.
- Released by S cells in the duodenum, primarily in response to low pH and fatty acids.
- Main actions include stimulating pancreas and gallbladder secretions, insulin release, and decreasing acid secretion and gastric motility.
- Increases blood flow.
Other Gastrointestinal Hormones
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Somatostatin
- Released from D cells in pancreas and stomach.
- Triggered by CCK and ACh, responding to increased blood glucose and amino acids.
- Functions to inhibit motility, acid secretion, and blood flow.
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Motilin
- Released from entero-endocrine cells in the upper GI tract.
- Functions around 90 min cycles, inhibited by meal ingestion.
- Drives the migrating motor complex, crucial for clearing gastrointestinal debris.
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Gastric Inhibitory Peptide (GIP)
- Released from K cells in response to food in the upper small intestine.
- Inhibits gastric secretions and motility while primarily stimulating insulin secretion; term changed to glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide.
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Serotonin (5-HT)
- Released from enterochromaffin cells, plays a role in vomiting; antiemetics like ondansetron block the 5-HT3 receptor to prevent nausea.
Regulation of Food Intake
- Central regulation occurs in the hypothalamus, integrating various signals from neuro-humoral pathways including those connected to digestion and emotions.
- Two efferent pathways exist:
- Anorexigenic pathway: inhibits food intake, promotes metabolism via melanocortin pathway (POMC neurons release α-MSH).
- Orexigenic pathway: stimulates food intake and inhibits metabolism through neuropeptide Y (NPY) released by hunger signals.
Summary of Hormonal Actions
- Input Triggers: Hormones are stimulated by food presence, distension, and nervous signals.
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Responses of Hormones:
- Gastrin, CCK, Secretin, GIP, and Motilin exhibit varying effects on acid secretion, gastric emptying, pancreatic secretion, and insulin release.
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Key Actions:
- Gastrin and CCK both stimulate gastric motility and pancreatic secretion, while Secretin reduces acid and motility.
Evaluation of GI Hormones
- Determine if physiological events stimulate one GI tract part to affect another.
- Assess the persistence of effects post-nervous communication removal.
- Isolate substances mimicking stimulus effects and identify them chemically.
Gastrin Actions
- Gastrin binds to CCK-2 (gastrin) receptors in the stomach, enhancing acid secretion from parietal cells.
- It stimulates histamine release, which further increases acid secretion through ECL cells.
- Acts as a trophic agent, promoting growth of stomach mucosa, potentially mediated by histamine.
- Can stimulate CCK-1 receptors, showcasing overlap with cholecystokinin (CCK) actions.
- Increases splanchnic blood flow.
Cholecystokinin (CCK) Release
- Released from I cells located in the duodenum and jejunum, with some release in the ileum.
- Stimulated by dietary proteins (peptides and amino acids) and fats (fatty acids, monoglycerides).
- May activate sensory afferents or directly sense nutrients as they are absorbed.
CCK Actions
- Primarily affects the gallbladder and pancreas, justifying its name (chole-cysto-kinin).
- Influences gastric acid secretion; can stimulate acid release through CCK-2 but inhibits it via CCK-1 receptors by promoting somatostatin release from D cells.
- Also increases splanchnic blood flow.
Secretin
- Released by S cells mainly in the duodenum, stimulated by low pH and fatty acids.
- Main functions include stimulating pancreatic and gallbladder secretions, insulin release, and inhibiting gastric acid secretion and motility.
- Increases blood flow, sharing amino acid residues with GIP, VIP, and glucagon.
Other Hormones
- Somatostatin: Released from D cells, it inhibits motility, acid secretion, and blood flow in response to CCK and ACh.
- Motilin: Secreted by upper GI tract mucosa, released in ~90-minute cycles, and inhibited by food intake; facilitates the migrating motor complex in the stomach.
- Gastric Inhibitory Peptide (GIP): Released from K cells, it inhibits gastric secretions and motility, primarily stimulating insulin secretion.
- Serotonin (5-HT): Involved in vomiting; some anti-emetics block 5-HT3 receptors on sensory afferents.
Regulation of Pancreatic Secretion
- Gastric Phase: Stomach distension initiates vagovagal reflexes leading to pancreatic secretion; gastrin plays a minimal role.
- Intestinal Phase: Digestion products in the small intestine contribute to 70-80% of pancreatic stimulation, with secretin and CCK being the primary hormonal mediators.
Bile Production and Function
- Bile, essential for fat digestion, is produced in the liver, stored in the gallbladder, and released into the duodenum.
- Secretin stimulates water and bicarbonate secretion from bile ducts, while CCK constricts the gallbladder and relaxes the sphincter of Oddi.
Brunner’s Glands
- Mucous-secreting glands in the duodenum, secreting mucus and bicarbonate to protect from stomach acid.
- Secretions increase with food presence and vagal stimulation but decrease with sympathetic stimulation.
Control of Food Intake
- Central regulation occurs in the hypothalamus via neuro-humoral signals.
- Anorexigenic Pathway: Inhibits ingestion and promotes metabolism through POMC neurons.
- Orexigenic Pathway: Stimulates food intake and reduces metabolism through neuropeptide Y (NPY) neurons.
Peripheral Regulation of Food Intake
- Vagovagal reflexes convey gastric distension signals to the hypothalamus, inducing satiety.
- Insulin and leptin from body tissues promote satiety, affecting central pathways.
Actions of Satiety Hormones
- CCK and Peptide YY (PYY) stimulate satiety and inhibit feeding through vagal afferents and changes in NPY signaling.
- Ghrelin promotes hunger by stimulating NPY neurons and is released from the stomach, not influenced by protein intake or stomach distension.
Additional Peptides
- Glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1): Inhibits food intake and stimulates insulin; analogs like semaglutide and tirzepatide used for diabetic management.
- Oxyntomodulin (OXM) and pancreatic polypeptide (PP) also function to inhibit food intake.
Summary of Hormonal Actions
- Key hormones and their roles in regulating acid secretion, gastric motility, and pancreatic functions vary based on stimuli (gastritic, CCK, secretin, GIP, motilin).
Determining GI Hormones
- Identification follows a systematic approach based on physiological meal responses, persistence after nervous communication removal, isolation and effect mimicry, and chemical identification.
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This quiz covers the key concepts surrounding the digestion and absorption of lipids, including types of dietary lipids, essential lipids, and the role of bile salts in emulsification. It also addresses the enzymatic actions that facilitate lipid digestion and absorption in the human body.
