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Which function of the oral cavity is most directly involved in preparing food for swallowing?
Which function of the oral cavity is most directly involved in preparing food for swallowing?
- Analyzing the material.
- Lubricating the ingested material.
- Mechanically processing ingested substances. (correct)
- Initiating the digestion of complex carbohydrates.
How does the tongue contribute to the process of digestion?
How does the tongue contribute to the process of digestion?
- By secreting digestive enzymes directly into the bolus.
- By assisting in chewing and forming the bolus for swallowing. (correct)
- By absorbing nutrients from the food before it is swallowed.
- By initiating the breakdown of lipids through lingual lipase.
What primary component, along with its functions, makes saliva essential for initial digestion?
What primary component, along with its functions, makes saliva essential for initial digestion?
- Ions, to maintain the pH balance of the oral cavity.
- Buffers, to prevent tooth decay.
- Mucins, which neutralize stomach acid.
- Water, to dissolve food particles and hydrate the bolus. (correct)
Which action primarily exemplifies the oral cavity's role in the 'analysis' of ingested material?
Which action primarily exemplifies the oral cavity's role in the 'analysis' of ingested material?
How do salivary antibodies and lysozymes protect the oral cavity?
How do salivary antibodies and lysozymes protect the oral cavity?
If a patient has reduced saliva production, which initial digestive process would be most affected?
If a patient has reduced saliva production, which initial digestive process would be most affected?
What distinguishes the parotid salivary gland from the submandibular and sublingual glands regarding saliva composition?
What distinguishes the parotid salivary gland from the submandibular and sublingual glands regarding saliva composition?
How might a viral infection of the parotid gland (mumps) most directly affect digestion?
How might a viral infection of the parotid gland (mumps) most directly affect digestion?
What role do both segmentation and peristalsis have in the digestive system?
What role do both segmentation and peristalsis have in the digestive system?
What structural feature increases the absorptive surface area in the small intestine?
What structural feature increases the absorptive surface area in the small intestine?
Where does the enzymatic digestion and absorption of water, organic substrates, vitamins, and ions mainly take place?
Where does the enzymatic digestion and absorption of water, organic substrates, vitamins, and ions mainly take place?
What is the main function of the large intestine in the digestive process?
What is the main function of the large intestine in the digestive process?
Bile from the liver is crucial for the digestion and absorption of which nutrient?
Bile from the liver is crucial for the digestion and absorption of which nutrient?
If the gallbladder is removed, which digestive issue might the patient experience?
If the gallbladder is removed, which digestive issue might the patient experience?
Which accessory organ of the digestive system secretes buffers that neutralize the acidity of chyme entering the small intestine?
Which accessory organ of the digestive system secretes buffers that neutralize the acidity of chyme entering the small intestine?
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Oral Cavity (Mouth)
Oral Cavity (Mouth)
Ingestion, mechanical processing, moistening, and mixing food with saliva.
Pharynx
Pharynx
Muscular propulsion of materials from the mouth to the esophagus.
Esophagus
Esophagus
Transports materials from the pharynx to the stomach.
Stomach
Stomach
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Small Intestine
Small Intestine
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Large Intestine
Large Intestine
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Teeth
Teeth
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Tongue
Tongue
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Salivary Glands
Salivary Glands
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Liver
Liver
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Gallbladder
Gallbladder
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Pancreas
Pancreas
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Function of the Oral Cavity 1/4?
Function of the Oral Cavity 1/4?
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Function of the Oral Cavity 2/4?
Function of the Oral Cavity 2/4?
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Functions of the Tongue: chewing
Functions of the Tongue: chewing
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Study Notes
- The oral cavity includes the mouth or buccal cavity.
Major Organs of the Digestive Tract
- Oral cavity (mouth): Ingestion, mechanical processing with accessory organs (teeth and tongue), moistening, and mixing with salivary secretions occur here.
- Pharynx: The muscular propulsion of materials into the esophagus takes place in this organ.
- Esophagus: Materials are transported to the stomach through the esophagus.
- Stomach: The chemical breakdown of materials via acid and enzymes, as well as mechanical processing through muscular contractions, occurs in the stomach.
- Small Intestine: Enzymatic digestion and absorption of water, organic substrates, vitamins, and ions take place in the small intestine.
- Large Intestine: The dehydration and compaction of indigestible materials occur in preparation for elimination in the large intestine.
Accessory Organs of the Digestive System
- Teeth: Mechanical processing is achieved through chewing.
- Tongue: It assists mechanical processing with teeth and provides sensory analysis.
- Salivary Glands: Secrete lubricating fluid containing enzymes for carbohydrate breakdown.
- Liver: Secretes bile for lipid digestion, stores nutrients, and performs other vital functions.
- Gallbladder: Stores and concentrates bile.
- Pancreas: Exocrine cells secrete buffers and digestive enzymes, while endocrine cells secrete hormones.
Structure of Digestive Tract
- Mucosa
- Submucosa
- Muscularis externa
- Serosa (visceral peritoneum)
Segmentation and Peristalsis
- Segmentation
- Peristalsis
Oral Cavity
- The oral cavity, also known as the mouth or buccal cavity, is lined by oral mucosa of epithelium cells.
Functions of the Oral Cavity
- Analyse material
- Mechanical processing
- Lubrication
- Digestion begins
Functions of the Tongue
- Mechanical processing
- Assists in Chewing
- Sensory analysis
Saliva
- Salivary glands produce between 1 to 1.5 Liters of Saliva per day.
- Saliva consists of 99.4% water, mucins, ions, buffers, waste products, metabolites & enzymes.
Saliva During Meals Functions
- Lubricates mouth & facilitates taste.
- Facilitates swallowing.
- Flushes & cleans the oral cavity.
- Salivary antibodies & lysozymes help to control oral bacteria.
Salivary Glands
- Salivary glands include the parotid, sublingual, and submandibular glands, each contributing to saliva composition.
- Parotid: Rich of salivary amylase
- Submandibular and sublingual: Fewer enzymes are produced, but more buffers and mucus
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