Digestive System Learning Objectives

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By working through these objectives, you will learn to pull out the most _____________ pieces of information from lecture.

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Each question on your lecture exam is derived from these _____________.

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An understanding of the unique partnerships between the various organs of the _____________ system will help students understand the fundamentals of nutrition.

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The components of the digestive system include the _____________, pharynx, and esophagus.

<p>mouth</p> Signup and view all the answers

The general functions of the digestive system include _____________ and ingestion.

<p>ii</p> Signup and view all the answers

The small intestine is composed of the duodenum, _____________, and ileum.

<p>jejunum</p> Signup and view all the answers

The large intestine is composed of the cecum, ascending colon, _____________ colon, and sigmoid colon.

<p>transverse</p> Signup and view all the answers

The anus is the final part of the large intestine, leading to the _____________ canal.

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Gastrin stimulates ______________ cells to secrete HCl and ECL cells to secrete histamine.

<p>parietal</p> Signup and view all the answers

The presence of ______________ chyme in the duodenum triggers the enterogastric reflex.

<p>acidic, fatty, or hyperosmotic</p> Signup and view all the answers

The enterogastric reflex inhibits ______________ secretion and motility, and tightens the pyloric sphincter.

<p>gastric</p> Signup and view all the answers

Cholecystokinin (CCK) is secreted by the ______________ in response to fats and proteins in chyme.

<p>duodenum</p> Signup and view all the answers

Secretin is secreted by the ______________ in response to acidic chyme.

<p>duodenum</p> Signup and view all the answers

Gastric inhibitory peptide (GIP) is secreted by the ______________ in response to glucose and fat.

<p>duodenum</p> Signup and view all the answers

Water is absorbed by ______________, following the absorption of solutes like carbohydrates and amino acids.

<p>osmosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

CCK stimulates the secretion of ______________ enzymes and bile.

<p>pancreatic</p> Signup and view all the answers

Glycerol from lipids and certain amino acids can be converted into ______ (gluconeogenesis)

<p>glucose</p> Signup and view all the answers

The liver is the central hub for regulating the metabolism of all three ______

<p>macronutrients</p> Signup and view all the answers

______ is the dominant hormone, promoting uptake and storage of nutrients in absorptive metabolism

<p>insulin</p> Signup and view all the answers

______ is the dominant hormone, promoting the breakdown and release of stored nutrients in post-absorptive metabolism

<p>glucagon</p> Signup and view all the answers

In post-absorptive metabolism, the body is in a ______ state, breaking down energy reserves for fuel

<p>catabolic</p> Signup and view all the answers

If fasting continues, the body adapts to using ______ and ketone bodies as the main energy sources

<p>lipids</p> Signup and view all the answers

Glycogenolysis, ______, and protein breakdown are favored in post-absorptive metabolism

<p>lipolysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

Disorders such as ______ can disrupt the balance between energy storage and utilization, leading to metabolic dysfunction

<p>diabetes</p> Signup and view all the answers

The tongue is attached to the floor of the mouth by the ______ frenulum

<p>lingual</p> Signup and view all the answers

The ______ muscle originates from the styloid process of the temporal bone and inserts into the tongue

<p>styloglossus</p> Signup and view all the answers

The ______ papillae are large, circular papillae arranged in a V-shape at the back of the tongue

<p>vallate</p> Signup and view all the answers

The ______ salivary glands are located anterior to the ears and deep to the skin

<p>parotid</p> Signup and view all the answers

The ______ papillae are thin, thread-like papillae covering most of the tongue's surface

<p>filiform</p> Signup and view all the answers

The ______ muscle runs from the chin to the tongue, supporting and moving the tongue

<p>genioglossus</p> Signup and view all the answers

The ______ salivary glands are located beneath the tongue

<p>sublingual</p> Signup and view all the answers

The ______ papillae are mushroom-shaped papillae scattered across the anterior 2/3 of the tongue

<p>fungiform</p> Signup and view all the answers

The pulp cavity is the hollow space within the center of the tooth that contains the _______________, which consists of nerves, blood vessels, and connective tissue.

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The root canal is the portion of the _______________ that extends through the root of the tooth.

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The apical foramen is the opening at the tip of the root through which the nerves and blood vessels enter and exit the _______________.

<p>pulp cavity</p> Signup and view all the answers

There are 32 _______________ teeth in total, with 16 in each jaw (8 on the right and 8 on the left).

<p>permanent</p> Signup and view all the answers

The dental formula for one quadrant of the mouth is 2:1:2:3 (2 _______________: 1 canine: 2 premolars: 3 molars).

<p>incisors</p> Signup and view all the answers

The third molars are also called _______________ teeth.

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The pharynx is also known as the _______________.

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The pharynx is a muscular tube that connects the oral and nasal cavities to the _______________ and larynx.

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Study Notes

Digestive System Components

  • The digestive system consists of:
    • Alimentary canal (mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, anus)
    • Accessory organs (salivary glands, liver, pancreas, gallbladder)

Functions of the Digestive System

  • General functions:
    • Ingestion
    • Gastrin stimulates parietal cells to secrete HCl and ECL cells to secrete histamine, which stimulates HCl secretion
    • Gastrin also increases gastric motility and promotes the growth of gastric mucosa

Intestinal Phase

  • Enterogastric reflex:
    • Triggered by the presence of chyme in the duodenum, especially if it's acidic, fatty, or hyperosmotic
    • Stretch receptors and chemoreceptors in the duodenum initiate this reflex
    • Inhibits gastric secretion and motility, and tightens the pyloric sphincter
    • Slows gastric emptying, preventing overloading of the duodenum
  • Hormonal mechanisms:
    • Cholecystokinin (CCK) is secreted by the duodenum in response to fats and proteins in chyme
      • Inhibits gastric secretion and motility, and stimulates the secretion of pancreatic enzymes and bile
    • Secretin is secreted by the duodenum in response to acidic chyme
      • Stimulates the secretion of pancreatic bicarbonate to neutralize the acid
    • Gastric inhibitory peptide (GIP) is secreted by the duodenum in response to glucose and fat
      • Inhibits gastric secretion and motility

Absorption Mechanisms

  • Water:
    • Absorbed by osmosis, following the absorption of solutes like carbohydrates and amino acids
    • Glycerol from lipids and certain amino acids can be converted into glucose (gluconeogenesis)
    • Acetyl-CoA from lipids and certain amino acids can be used to produce ketone bodies
    • The liver is the central hub for regulating the metabolism of all three macronutrients
  • Carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins:
    • Absorbed through different mechanisms in the small intestine

Absorptive vs. Post-Absorptive Metabolism

  • Absorptive Metabolism:
    • Occurs after a meal when nutrients are being absorbed from the digestive tract
    • Characterized by high blood glucose, amino acids, and lipids
    • Insulin is the dominant hormone, promoting uptake and storage of nutrients
    • Glycogenesis, lipogenesis, and protein synthesis are favored
    • The body is in an anabolic state, building and storing energy reserves
  • Post-Absorptive Metabolism:
    • Occurs between meals or during fasting when no nutrients are being absorbed
    • Characterized by low blood glucose, amino acids, and lipids
    • Glucagon is the dominant hormone, promoting the breakdown and release of stored nutrients
    • Glycogenolysis, lipolysis, and protein breakdown are favored
    • The body is in a catabolic state, breaking down energy reserves for fuel

Mouth Structure

  • Tongue:
    • Attached to the floor of the mouth by the lingual frenulum
    • Extrinsic tongue muscles:
      • Hyoglossus: attaches the tongue to the hyoid bone
      • Genioglossus: runs from the chin to the tongue, supporting and moving the tongue
      • Styloglossus: originates from the styloid process of the temporal bone and inserts into the tongue
    • Papillae:
      • Small, bump-like projections on the surface of the tongue that contain taste buds and help with the manipulation of food
      • Four types of papillae: vallate, foliate, fungiform, and filiform

Salivary Glands

  • Exocrine glands that produce and secrete saliva into the oral cavity
  • Three main pairs of salivary glands:
    • Parotid salivary glands:
      • Located anterior to the ears and deep to the skin
      • Secrete saliva through ducts that open near the upper second molars
    • Submandibular salivary glands:
      • Located beneath the mandible
      • Ducts open under the tongue, near the lingual frenulum
    • Sublingual salivary glands:
      • Smallest salivary glands
      • Located beneath the tongue

Tooth Structure

  • Pulp cavity:
    • Hollow space within the center of the tooth that contains the pulp, which consists of nerves, blood vessels, and connective tissue
    • Extends from the crown to the root
  • Root canal:
    • Portion of the pulp cavity that extends through the root of the tooth
    • Contains the nerve and blood supply for the tooth
  • Apical foramen:
    • Opening at the tip of the root through which the nerves and blood vessels enter and exit the pulp cavity

Teeth

  • Permanent teeth (also known as Adult Teeth):
    • Second set of teeth that replace the primary (deciduous) teeth
    • 32 permanent teeth in total, with 16 in each jaw
    • Types of permanent teeth:
      • Incisors (lateral & central): four front teeth in each jaw, used for cutting and biting
      • Cuspids (canines): pointed teeth next to the incisors, used for tearing and gripping food
      • Premolars (bicuspids): teeth behind the cuspids, used for grinding and crushing food
      • Molars: large, flat teeth at the back of the mouth, used for grinding and chewing food

Dental Formula

  • Represents the number and types of teeth in each quadrant of the mouth
  • For permanent teeth, the dental formula for one quadrant is: 2:1:2:3 (2 incisors: 1 canine: 2 premolars: 3 molars)

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