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Which of the following organs is an accessory digestive organ?
Which of the following organs is an accessory digestive organ?
All of these organs contribute to mechanical digestion EXCEPT?
All of these organs contribute to mechanical digestion EXCEPT?
What are the structural modifications of the small intestine that increase the surface area for digestion and absorption?
What are the structural modifications of the small intestine that increase the surface area for digestion and absorption?
Circular folds, villi, microvilli
Which type of nerve fibers are NOT found in smooth muscle?
Which type of nerve fibers are NOT found in smooth muscle?
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The nerve plexus located between the two layers of the muscularis externa is the __________ and its function is __________.
The nerve plexus located between the two layers of the muscularis externa is the __________ and its function is __________.
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There are three layers of smooth muscle in the muscularis externa of the stomach.
There are three layers of smooth muscle in the muscularis externa of the stomach.
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Flashcards
What is an accessory digestive organ?
What is an accessory digestive organ?
An organ that aids in digestion but does not directly participate in the breakdown of food within the digestive tract.
Which organ doesn't contribute to mechanical digestion?
Which organ doesn't contribute to mechanical digestion?
Salivary glands are responsible for secreting saliva which contains enzymes that help break down food, but they are not involved in the mechanical movement of food.
What are the structures in the small intestine that increase surface area?
What are the structures in the small intestine that increase surface area?
These structures of the small intestine dramatically increase its surface area, greatly enhancing the absorption of nutrients.
What type of nerve fibers are NOT found in smooth muscle?
What type of nerve fibers are NOT found in smooth muscle?
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What is the myenteric nerve plexus and what is its function?
What is the myenteric nerve plexus and what is its function?
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What is true about the smooth muscle layers in the stomach?
What is true about the smooth muscle layers in the stomach?
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Study Notes
Digestive System Overview
- The alimentary canal includes the digestive tract that runs from the oral cavity to the anus.
- Accessory digestive organs: tongue, salivary glands, pancreas, liver, gallbladder.
Accessory Digestive Organs
- The gallbladder is an accessory organ; its primary function is to store and release bile into the alimentary canal.
- Other accessory organs include teeth and tongue, as well as the liver and pancreas.
Mechanical Digestion
- The small intestines, tongue, teeth, and salivary glands contribute to mechanical digestion.
- Salivary glands (submandibular, sublingual, parotid) do not perform mechanical digestion.
Anatomy of the Digestive Tract
- Gross anatomy diagrams of the large intestine illustrate its structure.
- Small intestine features structural modifications for increased absorption: circular folds, villi, microvilli.
Nervous System and Smooth Muscle
- Preganglionic sympathetic fibers are not found in smooth muscle; they synapse in collateral ganglia before continuing to the gastrointestinal tract.
- Postganglionic parasympathetic and sympathetic fibers are present in the smooth muscle.
Myenteric Nerve Plexus
- The myenteric nerve plexus is located between the muscularis externa layers and is responsible for controlling peristalsis and segmentation of the digestive tract.
Stomach Histology
- The stomach's histological structure has key differences: it contains three layers of smooth muscle in the muscularis externa.
- The outer layer of the stomach is covered by serosa (visceral peritoneum), differentiating it from other digestive tract regions.
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Test your knowledge on the digestive system with these flashcards. Learn about the alimentary canal and accessory digestive organs including the gallbladder, liver, and pancreas. This quiz is designed to reinforce key concepts in digestion and related anatomy.
