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What is the primary function of the large intestine in the human body?
What is the primary function of the large intestine in the human body?
Which of the following is least affected by the function of the large intestine?
Which of the following is least affected by the function of the large intestine?
Which nutrient does the large intestine primarily interact with to maintain hydration?
Which nutrient does the large intestine primarily interact with to maintain hydration?
What is likely to happen if the large intestine fails to absorb water effectively?
What is likely to happen if the large intestine fails to absorb water effectively?
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The process of defecation is primarily dependent on which function of the large intestine?
The process of defecation is primarily dependent on which function of the large intestine?
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What is the primary role of bile in the small intestine?
What is the primary role of bile in the small intestine?
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Which of the following nutrients is primarily absorbed in the small intestine?
Which of the following nutrients is primarily absorbed in the small intestine?
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Which of the following statements accurately describes the structure of the villus?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the structure of the villus?
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The absorption of fatty acids and glycerol occurs through what structure in the small intestine?
The absorption of fatty acids and glycerol occurs through what structure in the small intestine?
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Which process primarily occurs in the large intestine?
Which process primarily occurs in the large intestine?
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What role do microvilli play in nutrient absorption in the small intestine?
What role do microvilli play in nutrient absorption in the small intestine?
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Which segment of the large intestine is the first part to receive undigested food from the small intestine?
Which segment of the large intestine is the first part to receive undigested food from the small intestine?
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Which of the following statements about the large intestine is true?
Which of the following statements about the large intestine is true?
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What is the primary function of the large intestine?
What is the primary function of the large intestine?
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Which part of the large intestine follows the ascending colon?
Which part of the large intestine follows the ascending colon?
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During defecation, which muscle is primarily responsible for the expulsion of feces?
During defecation, which muscle is primarily responsible for the expulsion of feces?
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The appendix is primarily associated with which part of the large intestine?
The appendix is primarily associated with which part of the large intestine?
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Which segment of the large intestine is directly involved in the final stages of stool formation?
Which segment of the large intestine is directly involved in the final stages of stool formation?
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Which of the following segments of the large intestine does not contain the appendix?
Which of the following segments of the large intestine does not contain the appendix?
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In terms of size comparison, how does the diameter of the large intestine compare to that of the small intestine?
In terms of size comparison, how does the diameter of the large intestine compare to that of the small intestine?
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What is the last segment of the large intestine before the anal canal?
What is the last segment of the large intestine before the anal canal?
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What is the primary force driving food movement down the esophagus?
What is the primary force driving food movement down the esophagus?
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What is the term used to describe the mass of food that is pushed through the GI tract?
What is the term used to describe the mass of food that is pushed through the GI tract?
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Which part of the GI tract does peristalsis notably propagate through?
Which part of the GI tract does peristalsis notably propagate through?
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What occurs when the acids from the stomach escape into the esophagus?
What occurs when the acids from the stomach escape into the esophagus?
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Which muscle action is characterized by the relaxation and contraction process that moves the bolus forward?
Which muscle action is characterized by the relaxation and contraction process that moves the bolus forward?
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What is the primary consequence of damage to the mucous layer of the stomach?
What is the primary consequence of damage to the mucous layer of the stomach?
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How long does it typically take for the stomach to empty chyme into the small intestine?
How long does it typically take for the stomach to empty chyme into the small intestine?
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Which of the following conditions is most directly associated with Helicobacter damage?
Which of the following conditions is most directly associated with Helicobacter damage?
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What role does the mucous layer play in the stomach?
What role does the mucous layer play in the stomach?
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What is the primary factor that determines the rate at which chyme is emptied from the stomach into the small intestine?
What is the primary factor that determines the rate at which chyme is emptied from the stomach into the small intestine?
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What effect do high fat meals have on the lower esophageal sphincter?
What effect do high fat meals have on the lower esophageal sphincter?
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Which of the following statements best describes a dietary recommendation to avoid heartburn?
Which of the following statements best describes a dietary recommendation to avoid heartburn?
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Which of these is NOT a potential consequence of consuming meals high in fat?
Which of these is NOT a potential consequence of consuming meals high in fat?
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What should individuals do to prevent potential heartburn after meals?
What should individuals do to prevent potential heartburn after meals?
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How can overeating contribute to heartburn?
How can overeating contribute to heartburn?
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What are the main steps in the digestive process?
What are the main steps in the digestive process?
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What are the four major layers of the wall of the GI tract?
What are the four major layers of the wall of the GI tract?
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What is the pathway that food follows?
What is the pathway that food follows?
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What is the name of the cavity between the mouth and the esophagus?
What is the name of the cavity between the mouth and the esophagus?
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What are three pairs of salivary glands that secrete saliva?
What are three pairs of salivary glands that secrete saliva?
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What is the enzyme in saliva that begins carbohydrate digestion?
What is the enzyme in saliva that begins carbohydrate digestion?
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What does the epiglottis cover to make sure food is routed into the esophagus?
What does the epiglottis cover to make sure food is routed into the esophagus?
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The mechanical breakdown of food begins in the stomach.
The mechanical breakdown of food begins in the stomach.
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What is the name of the protein in saliva that helps hold food particles together?
What is the name of the protein in saliva that helps hold food particles together?
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The tongue is responsible for both mechanical and chemical breakdown of food.
The tongue is responsible for both mechanical and chemical breakdown of food.
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What are the four types of teeth?
What are the four types of teeth?
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What is the name of the hard covering of the crown of a tooth?
What is the name of the hard covering of the crown of a tooth?
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What is the name of the bone-like layer that surrounds the pulp cavity?
What is the name of the bone-like layer that surrounds the pulp cavity?
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The esophagus is a long, muscular tube that carries food to the stomach.
The esophagus is a long, muscular tube that carries food to the stomach.
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The act of swallowing begins as an involuntary act.
The act of swallowing begins as an involuntary act.
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What is the name of the rhythmic contraction that helps move food down the esophagus?
What is the name of the rhythmic contraction that helps move food down the esophagus?
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What is heartburn?
What is heartburn?
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What is the medical term for chronic heartburn?
What is the medical term for chronic heartburn?
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What is the name of the J-shaped organ with a thick wall that has three main functions: storing food, beginning protein digestion, and controlling the movement of chyme into the small intestine?
What is the name of the J-shaped organ with a thick wall that has three main functions: storing food, beginning protein digestion, and controlling the movement of chyme into the small intestine?
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What is the mixture of gastric juices and partly digested food called?
What is the mixture of gastric juices and partly digested food called?
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What are the deep folds in the mucosa layer of the stomach called?
What are the deep folds in the mucosa layer of the stomach called?
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What is the name of the enzyme that breaks down proteins in the stomach?
What is the name of the enzyme that breaks down proteins in the stomach?
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What is the name of the acid that gives the stomach a pH of 2?
What is the name of the acid that gives the stomach a pH of 2?
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What is the name of the protective layer in the stomach lining that prevents the absorption of nutrients?
What is the name of the protective layer in the stomach lining that prevents the absorption of nutrients?
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What is the name of the condition that can occur when the mucous layer of the stomach is damaged, often by the bacteria Helicobacter?
What is the name of the condition that can occur when the mucous layer of the stomach is damaged, often by the bacteria Helicobacter?
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The small intestine is about 6 meters in length.
The small intestine is about 6 meters in length.
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What are the two major functions of the small intestine?
What are the two major functions of the small intestine?
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What are the three factors that facilitate the digestion function of the small intestine?
What are the three factors that facilitate the digestion function of the small intestine?
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What does bile do in the small intestine?
What does bile do in the small intestine?
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What are the finger-like projections that increase the surface area of the small intestine called?
What are the finger-like projections that increase the surface area of the small intestine called?
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What are the brush-like extensions on the plasma membrane of intestinal cells called?
What are the brush-like extensions on the plasma membrane of intestinal cells called?
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What are the four accessory organs of digestion?
What are the four accessory organs of digestion?
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What are the three main functions of the pancreas?
What are the three main functions of the pancreas?
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Which of these enzymes is NOT secreted by the pancreas?
Which of these enzymes is NOT secreted by the pancreas?
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What is the role of bicarbonate secreted by the pancreas?
What is the role of bicarbonate secreted by the pancreas?
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The liver is a large metabolic organ that lies under the diaphragm, composed of 100,000 lobules.
The liver is a large metabolic organ that lies under the diaphragm, composed of 100,000 lobules.
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What is the main function of the liver in terms of blood?
What is the main function of the liver in terms of blood?
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Which vitamins does the liver remove from the blood and store?
Which vitamins does the liver remove from the blood and store?
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What does the liver store glucose as?
What does the liver store glucose as?
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What does the liver make and store that is then secreted into the small intestine to emulsify fats?
What does the liver make and store that is then secreted into the small intestine to emulsify fats?
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Where is bile stored?
Where is bile stored?
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What does the liver do to old red blood cells?
What does the liver do to old red blood cells?
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What are the four segments of the large intestine?
What are the four segments of the large intestine?
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The large intestine is narrower in diameter but longer than the small intestine.
The large intestine is narrower in diameter but longer than the small intestine.
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What is the name of the projection on the cecum that may play a role in fighting infections?
What is the name of the projection on the cecum that may play a role in fighting infections?
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What are the three main functions of the large intestine?
What are the three main functions of the large intestine?
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What is the name of the condition that occurs when the liver becomes fatty and eventually fibrous scar tissue replaces the liver tissue?
What is the name of the condition that occurs when the liver becomes fatty and eventually fibrous scar tissue replaces the liver tissue?
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Which of these factors can contribute to cirrhosis?
Which of these factors can contribute to cirrhosis?
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What is the name of the condition characterized by yellow skin, caused by the buildup of bilirubin in the body?
What is the name of the condition characterized by yellow skin, caused by the buildup of bilirubin in the body?
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What is the name of the condition where solid particles form in the gallbladder, often composed of bile, cholesterol, and bilirubin?
What is the name of the condition where solid particles form in the gallbladder, often composed of bile, cholesterol, and bilirubin?
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What is obesity?
What is obesity?
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BMI takes into account gender, fitness, and bone structure when determining weight status.
BMI takes into account gender, fitness, and bone structure when determining weight status.
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What are the five main classes of nutrients?
What are the five main classes of nutrients?
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Vitamins are organic compounds that the body can produce in sufficient quantities to meet its needs.
Vitamins are organic compounds that the body can produce in sufficient quantities to meet its needs.
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What are the two types of lipoproteins that play a role in cholesterol transport?
What are the two types of lipoproteins that play a role in cholesterol transport?
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Which type of lipoprotein is associated with carrying cholesterol to the cells?
Which type of lipoprotein is associated with carrying cholesterol to the cells?
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Which type of lipoprotein is associated with carrying cholesterol back to the liver where it is converted into bile salts?
Which type of lipoprotein is associated with carrying cholesterol back to the liver where it is converted into bile salts?
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What are three common eating disorders?
What are three common eating disorders?
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Study Notes
Digestive System Overview
- The digestive system is a complex process with five main steps: ingestion, digestion, movement, absorption, and elimination.
- Ingestion is the intake of food via the mouth.
- Digestion is the mechanical or chemical breakdown of foods into their subunits.
- Movement involves moving food through the GI tract to fulfill all functions.
- Absorption is the movement of nutrients across the GI tract wall to be delivered to cells via the blood.
- Elimination is the removal of indigestible molecules.
GI Tract Wall Layers
- The GI tract wall has four major layers: mucosa, submucosa, muscularis, and serosa.
- Mucosa: the innermost layer producing mucus to protect the lining and digestive enzymes.
- Submucosa: the second layer of loose connective tissue containing blood vessels, lymphatic vessels, and nerves.
- Muscularis: the third layer made of smooth muscle layers that move food along the GI tract.
- Serosa: the outer lining, part of the peritoneum.
Digestive Tract Organs
- Mouth: chews and tastes food; pushes food for chewing and swallowing.
- Pharynx: a passageway for food and air.
- Esophagus: a long, muscular tube carrying food to the stomach.
- Stomach: secretes acid and enzymes for protein digestion; churns food; moves chyme to small intestine.
- Small intestine: digests carbohydrates and lipids; absorbs nutrients.
- Large intestine: absorbs water and forms feces.
- Rectum: stores feces.
- Anus: controls feces release.
Accessory Organs
- Salivary glands: secrete saliva with enzymes for carbohydrate digestion.
- Liver: metabolic organ; processes, stores nutrients; produces bile for fat emulsification.
- Gallbladder: stores bile from the liver and sends it to the small intestine.
- Pancreas: produces pancreatic juices with digestive enzymes; produces insulin to regulate blood sugar.
Swallowing
- Swallowing involves voluntary and involuntary phases.
- The voluntary phase involves the tongue pushing food into the pharynx.
- The involuntary phase involves the epiglottis covering the trachea; food moves through the esophagus via peristalsis.
Stomach
- The stomach is a J-shaped organ with three main functions: store food, start protein digestion, control chyme movement.
- It has three layers of muscle for mechanical digestion and stretching.
- The mucosa has folds called rugae and gastric pits leading to gastric glands which secrete gastric juice.
Small Intestine
- The small intestine is about 6 meters long and has two major functions: digestion and absorption.
- Digestion in the small intestine is facilitated by enzymes from the pancreas, bile from the liver/gallbladder, and the vast surface area provided by villi and microvilli.
- Absorption occurs through villi, which contain capillaries and lacteals; 90% of digested nutrients are absorbed.
Major Digestive Enzymes
- Enzymes involved in carbohydrate, protein, nucleic acid, and fat digestion.
- Each enzyme has specific substrates and optimal pH conditions.
Liver Disorders
- Hepatitis: liver inflammation caused by viruses (A, B, C, D). Can lead to jaundice, liver damage, cancer and/or death.
- Gallstones: solid particles formed from bile components.
- Cirrhosis: liver tissue replaced by fibrous scar tissue, often seen in alcoholics and the obese. It's a serious condition, that can progress to liver failure.
Large Intestine
- The large intestine includes four parts: ascending colon, transverse colon, descending colon, and rectum.
- Its function is absorbing water, vitamins, and forming feces.
Obesity and BMI
- Obesity: Condition of being grossly overweight.
- BMI (Body Mass Index): A measure of body fat; a general guideline, does not account for factors like gender, fitness and bone structure.
Nutrients
- Nutrients are components of food needed for physiological functions. They include carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, minerals, and vitamins.
Vitamins
- Vitamins are organic compounds not including proteins, fats, or carbohydrates.
- Typically absorbed from food; important for metabolism.
- Many vitamins are found in fruits and vegetables.
Essential Vitamins
- Essential vitamins: include Vitamin A, C, D, E, K, and various B vitamins.
Eating Disorders
- Anorexia nervosa: psychological disorder characterized by fear of gaining weight, leading to starvation and/or purging.
- Bulimia nervosa: disorder of binge eating followed by purging to avoid weight gain.
- Binge eating disorder: overeating with no purging; can lead to other psychological problems such as depression, anger, and anxiety.
Causes of Eating Disorders
- Genetic predisposition exists
- Psychological issues can be a significant factor
- Biological abnormalities can also play a role.
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Test your knowledge of the digestive system with this quiz. It covers the main steps of digestion, the functions of the GI tract, and the four layers of the GI tract wall. Assess your understanding of how our body processes food and nutrients.
