Digestive System: Bile Release and Function

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What role does the sympathetic nervous system play in gastric secretion?

It generally inhibits gastric secretion. (correct)

It enhances stomach contractions.

It stimulates the release of gastrin.

It increases gastric juice production.

Which factor primarily triggers the gastric phase of digestion?

Release of bile from the gallbladder.

Presence of fats in the stomach.

Presence of carbohydrates in the food.

Presence of food causing stomach distension. (correct)

What is the primary function of gastrin during the gastric phase?

To stimulate the production of pancreatic juices.

To inhibit gastric secretion.

To neutralize stomach acid.

To promote gastric motility. (correct)

What is the approximate pH of pancreatic juice?

pH 8 Signup and view all the answers

Which function of bile is primarily responsible for breaking fat into smaller droplets?

Emulsification Signup and view all the answers

Which component of pancreatic juice is responsible for neutralizing stomach acid?

Bicarbonate Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary storage function of the gallbladder?

Stores bile and concentrates it. Signup and view all the answers

What triggers the contraction of the gallbladder to release bile?

Cholecystokinin (CCK) Signup and view all the answers

During what phase of digestion does the stomach prepare for food intake before it arrives?

Cephalic phase Signup and view all the answers

Which organs are considered accessory organs of the digestive system?

Liver and Gallbladder Signup and view all the answers

Which mechanism is involved in the digestion of fats by increasing their exposure to digestive enzymes?

Increased surface area Signup and view all the answers

What effect do partially digested proteins have during the gastric phase?

They stimulate the release of gastrin. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of micelle formation in the gastrointestinal tract?

Transport of digested fats for absorption Signup and view all the answers

Which component is typically NOT found in pancreatic juice?

Bile salts Signup and view all the answers

What is a key event that occurs during the gastric phase of digestion?

Stimulation of gastric secretions Signup and view all the answers

In what way do bile salts contribute to lipid digestion?

They assist in forming a stable emulsion Signup and view all the answers

What is primarily responsible for chemical digestion in the stomach?

Digestive enzymes Signup and view all the answers

During the gastric phase, which function is performed by the pyloric sphincter?

Controls food passage into the duodenum Signup and view all the answers

What happens during the intestinal phase of digestion?

Nutrient absorption primarily occurs Signup and view all the answers

Which component is NOT typically found in pancreatic juice?

Bile salts Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the gallbladder?

Storage and concentration of bile Signup and view all the answers

Which sphincter regulates the flow of bile and pancreatic juice into the small intestine?

Sphincter of Oddi Signup and view all the answers

What role does the liver play in digestion?

Secretion of bile and storage of nutrients Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the digestive system primarily absorbs water and ions?

Colon Signup and view all the answers

Match the following digestive enzymes with their primary substrate:

Lipases = Triglycerides Amylases = Starch/Glycogen Nucleases = DNA/RNA Maltase = Maltose Signup and view all the answers

Match the following major organs of the digestive system with their specific functions:

Stomach = Mixing food with gastric acid Small Intestine = Absorption of nutrients Large Intestine = Water and ion absorption Oral Cavity = Initiating carbohydrate digestion Signup and view all the answers

Match the following accessory organs of the digestive system with their roles:

Teeth = Mechanical breakdown of food Liver = Production of bile Pancreas = Secretion of digestive enzymes Gallbladder = Storage of bile Signup and view all the answers

Match the following salivary glands with their specific locations:

Parotid Glands = Near the ear Submandibular Glands = Under the jaw Sublingual Glands = Under the tongue Salivary Glands = In the oral cavity Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms related to carbohydrate digestion with their corresponding processes:

Hydrolysis = Splitting molecules into smaller units Glycogen = Storage form of glucose Maltose = Disaccharide produced from starch breakdown Glucose = Monosaccharide resulting from maltase action Signup and view all the answers

Match the following major organs of the digestive system with their primary function:

Oral Cavity (Mouth) = Initial mechanical and chemical digestion Stomach = Digestion of proteins and fats Small Intestine = Absorption of nutrients Large Intestine = Water absorption and waste formation Signup and view all the answers

Match the following accessory organs of the digestive system with their role:

Teeth = Mechanical breakdown of food Salivary Glands = Secretion of salivary amylase Liver = Production of bile Pancreas = Secretion of digestive enzymes Signup and view all the answers

Match the phases of gastric secretion with their respective triggers:

Cephalic Phase = Sight, smell, taste, or thought of food Gastric Phase = Presence of food in the stomach Intestinal Phase = Presence of food in the duodenum None = Preparation for digestion without stimuli Signup and view all the answers

Match the stomach secretions with their functions:

HCl (hydrochloric acid) = Decreases pH and kills bacteria Mucus = Protects stomach lining from acid Gastrin = Regulates digestive activity Digestive enzymes = Breaks down triglycerides Signup and view all the answers

Match the following components with their associated secretion:

Hydrochloric acid = Secreted by gastric glands Bicarbonate = Found in mucus Glycoproteins = Part of gastric mucus composition Pepsin = Activated digestive enzyme Signup and view all the answers

Match the following digestive phrases with their descriptions:

Cephalic Phase = Stimulated by sight or thought of food Gastric Phase = Triggered by food entering the stomach Intestinal Phase = Stimulated by food in the small intestine Gastric Secretion = Controlled by nervous and hormonal signals Signup and view all the answers

Match the following gastrointestinal hormones with their functions:

Gastrin = Stimulates acid production Secretin = Stimulates bicarbonate secretion Cholecystokinin = Stimulates bile release Motilin = Regulates gastric motility Signup and view all the answers

Match the following digestive processes with their definitions:

Digestion = Breaking down food into smaller components Absorption = Uptake of nutrients into the bloodstream Secretion = Release of digestive substances Peristalsis = Wavelike muscle contractions that move food Signup and view all the answers

Match the following organs of the digestive system with their primary functions:

Oral Cavity = Ingestion and mechanical digestion Stomach = Storage and breakdown of food Small Intestine = Nutrient absorption Large Intestine = Water absorption and feces formation Signup and view all the answers

Match the following accessory organs with their roles in digestion:

Teeth = Mechanical breakdown of food Salivary Glands = Secretion of digestive enzymes Liver = Production of bile Pancreas = Secretion of pancreatic juice Signup and view all the answers

Match the phases of gastric secretion with their main triggers:

Cephalic Phase = Sight, smell, or thought of food Gastric Phase = Presence of food in the stomach Intestinal Phase = Chyme entering the small intestine Salivary Phase = Taste of food Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their definitions related to digestion:

Bolus = Chewed food mixed with saliva Chyme = Semi-liquid food mixture in the stomach Feces = Waste material excreted from the body Digestive Enzymes = Biological catalysts for breaking down food Signup and view all the answers

Match the following gastrointestinal processes with their correct duration:

Oral Cavity = 30 - 40 seconds Esophagus = 4 - 10 seconds Stomach = 1 - 4 hours Large Intestine = 7 - 15 hours Signup and view all the answers

Match the following digestive functions with the corresponding organs:

Mouth = Mechanical digestion and saliva secretion Stomach = Secretion of gastric acid Pancreas = Neutralization of stomach acid Gallbladder = Storage and release of bile Signup and view all the answers

Match the parts of the small intestine with their roles:

Duodenum = Initial site for digestion and neutralization Jejunum = Primary site for nutrient absorption Ileum = Absorption of bile salts and vitamin B12 Cecum = First section of the large intestine Signup and view all the answers

Match the following conditions with their related digestive processes:

Ingestion = Taking in food Peristalsis = Muscle contraction for moving food Absorption = Nutrients enter the bloodstream Elimination = Excretion of waste products Signup and view all the answers

Match the following digestive organs with their primary functions:

Esophagus = Transports food to the stomach Liver = Produces bile Gallbladder = Stores and concentrates bile Pancreas = Produces digestive enzymes and bicarbonate Signup and view all the answers

Match the digestive phases with their triggers:

Cephalic phase = Stimulated by the sight or thought of food Gastric phase = Triggered by the presence of food in the stomach Intestinal phase = Initiated when food enters the small intestine Pancreatic phase = Involves secretion of digestive juices from pancreas Signup and view all the answers

Match the components of pancreatic juice with their roles:

Bicarbonate = Neutralizes stomach acid Proteases = Digest proteins into amino acids Lipases = Converts triglycerides into fatty acids Nucleases = Breaks down nucleic acids into nucleotides Signup and view all the answers

Match the gastric phase mechanisms with their explanations:

Stretch receptors = Activated by stomach distension Gastrin release = Increases with protein presence and low pH Gastric motility = Enhanced by increased gastrin levels Acid production = Stimulated by presence of food in stomach Signup and view all the answers

Match the accessory organs of the digestive system with their specific functions:

Teeth = Mechanical breakdown of food Salivary Glands = Secretion of saliva to aid digestion Liver = Metabolism and detoxification Pancreas = Regulation of blood sugar and digestion Signup and view all the answers

Match each phase of digestion with the percentage of gastric secretion it accounts for:

Cephalic phase = About 20% of gastric secretion Gastric phase = Responsible for 60-70% of gastric secretion Intestinal phase = Minimal gastric secretion Total secretion = Averages around 2000 ml/day Signup and view all the answers

Match the following substances with their function in digestion:

HCl = Creates an acidic environment for enzyme activation Pepsinogen = Activated to pepsin for protein digestion Bile = Emulsifies fats for better enzyme action Gastrin = Stimulates gastric juice production Signup and view all the answers

Match the role of the nervous system with the corresponding action in gastric secretion:

Parasympathetic nervous system = Stimulates gastric secretion Sympathetic nervous system = Inhibits gastric secretion CNS input = Modulates digestive processes Stretch receptors = Signal for gastric activity Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms related to bile with their correct descriptions:

Bile salts = Amphipathic molecules aiding in lipid digestion Emulsification = Process of breaking down fat droplets into smaller sizes Micelle formation = Transport mechanism for absorbed fats Increased surface area = Enhancement of enzyme exposure to fat for digestion Signup and view all the answers

Match the following organs of the gastrointestinal tract (GIT) with their primary functions:

Gallbladder = Stores and releases bile Liver = Produces bile Pancreas = Secretes digestive enzymes Small intestine = Absorbs nutrients from digested food Signup and view all the answers

Match the phases of gastric secretion with their triggers:

Cephalic phase = Stimulated by the sight and smell of food Gastric phase = Triggered by food entering the stomach Intestinal phase = Stimulated by the presence of chyme in the small intestine Gastrin = Hormone that promotes gastric secretion Signup and view all the answers

Match the following digestive enzymes with their functions:

Amylase = Breaks down carbohydrates Lipase = Digests fats Pepsin = Breaks down proteins Trypsin = Further digests polypeptides into amino acids Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their relevance to lipid digestion:

Hydrophobic side of bile salts = Binds to fat droplets Hydrophilic side of bile salts = Interacts with water Fat emulsion droplets = Smaller fat particles for easier digestion Digestive enzymes = Facilitate breakdown of emulsified fats Signup and view all the answers

Match the following components of the digestive system with their roles:

Cystic duct = Transports bile from gallbladder Common bile duct = Delivers bile to duodenum Duodenum = First part of the small intestine Pyloric sphincter = Regulates passage from stomach to small intestine Signup and view all the answers

Match the following functions of bile with their purposes in digestion:

Facilitates lipid absorption = Enhances nutrient absorption Promotes emulsification = Breaks down fat for digestion Increases surface area = Allows enzymes to work more effectively Forms micelles = Aids in fat transport to intestinal cells Signup and view all the answers

Match the following digestive processes with their mechanisms:

Emulsification = Surrounding fat droplets with bile salts Micelle formation = Bringing together lipids for absorption Increased surface area = Making fats more accessible to enzymes Gallbladder contraction = Releasing bile into the small intestine Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Bile Release

The gallbladder contracts, releasing bile into the cystic duct when stimulated by CCK.
Bile then flows into the common bile duct and into the duodenum.
Bile is produced in the liver.
Bile salts have hydrophobic and hydrophilic regions, making them amphipathic.

Bile's Role in Lipid Absorption & Digestion

Bile facilitates lipid absorption and digestion through emulsification and micelle formation.
Emulsification involves bile salts surrounding fat droplets, breaking them down into smaller droplets, called emulsion droplets.
The hydrophobic side of bile salts binds to fat, while the hydrophilic side interacts with water.
This process increases the surface area of fat, enhancing exposure to digestive enzymes like pancreatic lipase.
Bile salts form micelles, transporting digested fats for absorption.

Organs of the Digestive Tract

Major Organs: Oral cavity, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine (duodenum, jejunum, and ileum), large intestine (colon, rectum, and anus).
Accessory Organs: Teeth, tongue, salivary glands, liver, gallbladder, pancreas.

Digestive Enzymes & Secretions

Pancreatic Juice: Contains water, electrolytes, bicarbonate ions, and digestive enzymes.
- Proteases: Break down proteins.
- Lipases: Convert triglycerides into monoglycerides and fatty acids.
- Nucleases: Break down DNA and RNA into nucleotides.

Liver & Gallbladder

Liver: Secretion of bile, storage of nutrients, and other vital functions.
Gallbladder: Stores and concentrates bile by absorbing water and electrolytes.

Phases of Gastric Secretion

Cephalic Phase
- Triggered by sight, smell, taste, and thought of food.
- Stimulates gastric juice production (HCl, pepsinogen), and increases gastric motility.
Gastric Phase
- Triggered by the presence of food in the stomach, stretching the stomach and activating stretch receptors.
- Partially digested proteins stimulate the release of gastrin.
- Gastrin increases gastric juice (HCl and pepsinogen) production and enhances stomach contractions.
Intestinal Phase
- Occurs when chyme enters the small intestine.
- Will be discussed in a future lecture.

Nervous System's Role

The parasympathetic nervous system stimulates gastric secretion.
The sympathetic nervous system inhibits gastric secretion.

Sphincters

Upper Esophageal Sphincter: Allows food to pass from the mouth to the esophagus.
Lower Esophageal Sphincter: Allows food to pass from the esophagus to the stomach and air to escape during burping.
Pyloric Sphincter: Allows partially digested food to pass from the stomach to the duodenum.
Ileocecal Sphincter: Separates the small intestine from the large intestine.
Internal Anal Sphincter: Prevents stool from leaking out (involuntary muscle).
External Anal Sphincter: Allows voluntary control of stool passage.

Sphincter of Oddi

Controls the flow of bile and pancreatic juice into the small intestine.
Ensures the correct amounts are released when food enters the duodenum.

Gastrointestinal System Overview

The Gastrointestinal (GI) system or Digestive system consists of the Gastrointestinal tract (GIT) or Alimentary Canal, a long, continuous hollow tube that starts at the mouth and ends at the anus.
The GI system also includes accessory organs that aid in digestion.
The primary functions are:
- Extracting nutrients from food
- Excreting waste products

Major Organs of the Digestive Tract

Oral Cavity (Mouth): Ingestion, mechanical digestion with teeth and tongue, moistening, mixing with salivary secretions.
Pharynx (Throat): Muscular propulsion of materials into the esophagus.
Esophagus: Moves bolus (food) from the pharynx to the stomach.
Stomach: Stores and mixes food, begins protein digestion with pepsin, absorbs alcohol and aspirin.
Small Intestine: Majority of nutrient digestion and absorption occurs here (duodenum, jejunum, ileum).
Large Intestine: Water and electrolyte absorption, waste processing (colon, cecum/appendix, rectum, anus).

Accessory Organs of the Digestive System

Teeth: Aid in mechanical breakdown of food in the oral cavity.
Tongue: Involved in manipulating and mixing food, swallowing.
Salivary Glands: Secrete saliva containing salivary amylase, which starts starch digestion.
Liver: Produces bile, which aids in fat digestion and absorption.
Gallbladder: Stores and concentrates bile, releasing it into the duodenum.
Pancreas: Secretes pancreatic juice containing digestive enzymes (proteases, lipases, amylase, nucleases) and bicarbonate to neutralize stomach acid.
Colon: Absorbs water and electrolytes from the remaining undigested food.
Rectum: Stores waste before elimination.

Digestion and Absorption Processes

Oral Cavity:
- Digestion: Carbohydrates (starch)
- Absorption: None
- Salivary amylase in saliva begins breaking down starch into maltose.
Stomach:
- Digestion: Proteins and fats (minimal)
- Absorption: Alcohol, aspirin (lipid soluble substances)
- Gastric secretions:
  - HCl: Decreases pH, kills bacteria, denatures proteins, activates pepsin.
  - Mucus: Protects stomach lining from acid.
  - Gastrin: Regulates digestive activity, stimulating acid production and stomach contractions.
  - Digestive Enzymes: Pepsinogen is activated to pepsin by HCl, digesting proteins.

Gastric Secretion Phases

Cephalic Phase:
- Triggered by: Sight, smell, taste, or thought of food.
- Mechanism: The brain (hypothalamus and medulla) stimulates the vagus nerve, signaling the stomach to initiate gastric juice production and gastrin release.
- Outcome: Prepares the stomach for digestion by stimulating gastric juice secretion and motility.
Gastric Phase:
- Triggered by: Presence of food in the stomach, causing distension and the presence of proteins/amino acids.
- Mechanism: Distension activates stretch receptors, proteins stimulate gastrin release.
- Outcome: Responsible for majority of gastric secretion, ensuring proper food breakdown.

The Pancreas

Secretes pancreatic juice:
- Watery and alkaline solution (pH 8).
- Contains electrolytes, primarily bicarbonate (HCO3-) for neutralizing stomach acid.
- Produces digestive enzymes:
  - Proteases: Break down proteins into peptides.
  - Lipases: Break down triglycerides into fatty acids and glycerol/monoglycerides.
  - Amylase: Breaks down starch into maltose.
  - Nucleases: Break down DNA/RNA into nucleotides.

The Liver and Gallbladder

Liver: Produces bile, stored in the gallbladder.
Gallbladder: Concentrates bile by absorbing water and electrolytes, releasing bile into the duodenum when stimulated by CCK.
Bile:
- Contains bile salts, amphipathic (hydrophobic and hydrophilic regions).
- Facilitates lipid digestion and absorption:
  - Emulsification: Bile salts surround fat droplets, breaking them into smaller droplets.
  - Increased Surface Area: Enhances fat exposure to enzymes (e.g., pancreatic lipase).
  - Micelle Formation: Bile salts form micelles to transport digested fats for absorption.

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