Gastrointestinal Anatomy and Physiology Quiz
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What is the main function of the submucosa in the alimentary canal?

  • Provides distensibility and elasticity (correct)
  • Acts as the epithelial covering of the alimentary canal
  • Facilitates mixing and movement of food
  • Absorbs digested nutrients into the blood

    • Which nerve plexus is located in the muscularis externa and is responsible for regulating gut motility?

  • Submucosal nerve plexus of Meissner
  • Plexus of the serosa
  • Enteric nerve plexus
  • Myenteric plexus of Auerbach (correct)

    • What type of muscle layers are found in the muscularis externa?

  • Circular smooth muscle and longitudinal smooth muscle (correct)
  • Skeletal muscle only
  • Cardiac muscle and circular smooth muscle
  • Transitional muscle and skeletal muscle

    • Which layer of the alimentary canal serves as the outer connective tissue and epithelial covering?

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

    Which of the following is NOT a function of the muscularis externa?

    <p>Absorbs nutrients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cell type is responsible for secreting hydrochloric acid in the gastric glands?

    <p>Parietal cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of intrinsic factor in the gastric glands?

    <p>Vitamin B12 absorption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following products is secreted by the chief cells?

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

    What substance is primarily responsible for gastroprotection in the gastric glands?

    <p>Mucus, bicarbonate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of cell is responsible for the secretion of gastrin?

    <p>G cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does histamine play in the gastric glands?

    <p>Promotes hydrochloric acid secretion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT secreted by surface mucous cells?

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

    Which of the following substances is considered a neurotransmitter involved in the regulation of gastric secretion?

    <p>Gastrin releasing peptide (GRP)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of propulsive movements in the digestive tract?

    <p>To propel contents forward through the digestive tract</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following represents exocrine secretions in the GI tract?

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

    What is the end product of carbohydrate digestion?

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

    Where does most absorption of digested nutrients take place?

    <p>Small intestine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following substances is NOT typically secreted into the bloodstream as an endocrine secretion?

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

    Which of these is generally included in digestive secretions?

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

    What type of digestion involves the biochemical breakdown of foodstuffs?

    <p>Chemical digestion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which enzymes are primarily responsible for protein digestion?

    <p>Trypsin and pepsin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of mixing movements in the digestive process?

    <p>To promote the breakdown and digestion of food</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of an enzyme involved in fat digestion?

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

    What triggers the release of secretin in the pancreas?

    <p>Acid in chyme</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of pancreatic cells secrete insulin?

    <p>Beta cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following enzymes is NOT secreted by the acinar cells of the pancreas?

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

    What is the primary function of pancreatic bicarbonate?

    <p>To neutralize acidity in chyme</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of mastication in the digestive process?

    <p>To mechanically break down food and mix it with saliva</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cells in the pancreas are responsible for secreting glucagon?

    <p>Alpha cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do the exocrine cells of the pancreas function?

    <p>They produce enzymes that digests fats.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes the role of saliva in digestion?

    <p>It moistens food, lubricates, and has antibacterial properties.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do duct cells play in the function of the pancreas?

    <p>They secrete bicarbonate solution.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which stage of swallowing does the bolus move through the pharynx?

    <p>Oropharyngeal stage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary function of the stomach?

    <p>Storage of ingested food and secretion of gastric juices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of activating pancreatic enzymes?

    <p>To promote digestion of nutrients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following components is NOT typically found in gastric juice?

    <p>Bile salts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the stomach contribute to protein digestion?

    <p>By secreting enzymes like pepsin that initiate digestion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The term 'chyme' refers to:

    <p>Partially digested food mixed with gastric juices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to food as it moves from the stomach to the duodenum?

    <p>It is liquefied and moved at a controlled rate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which feature of the stomach aids in maximizing its volume and surface area?

    <p>Mucosal folds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main effect of the intrinsic factor secreted by the stomach?

    <p>It is essential for vitamin B12 absorption.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary site for the absorption of nutrients in the small intestine?

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

    Which of the following substances is absorbed in the ileum?

    <p>Bile salts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do bile salts play in fat digestion?

    <p>They form micelles with fatty acids.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are triglycerides broken down in the small intestine?

    <p>By the action of pancreatic lipase.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to monoglycerides and fatty acids after they are released from micelles?

    <p>They passively diffuse through the lipid bilayer of epithelial membranes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which nutrients are freely absorbed in the small intestine?

    <p>Electrolytes, vitamins, and water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the absorption of calcium and iron adjusted in the body?

    <p>It is adjusted to the body’s needs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of water-soluble micelles in fat absorption?

    <p>To carry lipid digestion products to the absorptive surface.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the digestive processes with their descriptions:

    <p>Motility = Movement of food through the digestive tract Secretion = Release of digestive enzymes and fluids Absorption = Transfer of nutrients into the bloodstream Storage = Keeping of indigestible food until elimination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the major parts of the digestive tract with their main functions:

    <p>Mouth = Initial breakdown and mixing with saliva Stomach = Chemical digestion with acids and enzymes Small intestine = Primary site for nutrient absorption Large intestine = Water absorption and waste storage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the components of the GI system with their roles:

    <p>Saliva = Aids in digestion and lubricates food Bile = Emulsifies fats for better absorption Pancreatic enzymes = Break down macromolecules in the small intestine Mucus = Protects the lining of the GI tract</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the sections of the GI tract with their specific absorption sites:

    <p>Stomach = Limited nutrient absorption Duodenum = Iron and calcium absorption Jejunum = Most nutrient absorption Ileum = Vitamin B12 and bile salts absorption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the nutrients with their absorption methods:

    <p>Amino acids = Active transport mechanisms Glucose = Secondary active transport with sodium Fatty acids = Diffusion through intestinal membranes Water = Osmosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the terms of digestive function with their definitions:

    <p>Digestion = Biochemical breakdown of food Absorption = Transfer of nutrients into circulation Motility = Movement of contents along the GI tract Elimination = Discharge of indigestible waste</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the roles of the digestive organs with their functions:

    <p>Esophagus = Transports food from mouth to stomach Stomach = Mixes food with gastric juices Pancreas = Produces digestive enzymes and hormones Liver = Produces bile for fat emulsification</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the GI functions with their primary objectives:

    <p>Digestion = To break down food into absorbable units Absorption = To assimilate nutrients into the body Secretion = To provide enzymes and fluids for digestion Motility = To facilitate the movement of food along the tract</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following digestive processes with their descriptions:

    <p>Mastication = Mechanical breakdown of food with saliva Deglutition = Swallowing food from the mouth Gastric secretion = Release of enzymes and acid in the stomach Chyme movement = Controlled passage of partially digested food to the duodenum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the components of gastric juice with their functions:

    <p>Hydrochloric acid = Creates an acidic environment for digestion Mucus = Protects the gastric lining from acid Pepsinogen = Activated to pepsin for protein digestion Intrinsic factor = Necessary for vitamin B12 absorption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the stages of swallowing with their descriptions:

    <p>Oropharyngeal stage = Movement of food through the pharynx Oesophageal stage = Transport of the bolus to the stomach Bolus formation = Mixing of food with saliva Pharyngeal reflex = Prevention of food entering the airway</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the functions of the stomach with their descriptions:

    <p>Storage = Holds ingested food until digestion begins Secretion = Releases digestive enzymes and acid Mixing = Combines food with gastric juices Killing bacteria = Uses acid to eliminate pathogens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the terms with their corresponding definitions:

    <p>Chyme = Partially digested food in the stomach Peristalsis = Rhythmic contraction for food movement Saliva = Fluid that aids in digestion and lubrication Bolus = Chewed food formed into a mass for swallowing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the digestive organs with their primary roles:

    <p>Mouth = Initiates digestion through chewing Stomach = Mixes food with gastric juices Duodenum = First part of the small intestine for chemical digestion Esophagus = Conducts food to the stomach</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the types of digestion with their descriptions:

    <p>Mechanical digestion = Physical breakdown of food into smaller pieces Chemical digestion = Enzymatic breakdown of food substances Absorption = Uptake of nutrients in the intestine Secretion = Release of digestive enzymes and juices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the processes with their regulating mechanisms:

    <p>Gastric motility = Controlled by smooth muscle contractions Salivary secretion = Stimulated by the sight and smell of food Enzyme activation = Triggered by the presence of food in the stomach Hormonal regulation = Influenced by secretions like gastrin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the digestive secretions with their origins:

    <p>Gastric juice = Secreted by the gastric glands Saliva = Produced by salivary glands Bile = Secreted by the liver Pancreatic juice = Produced by the pancreas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the types of digestive enzymes with their substrates:

    <p>Amylase = Breaks down carbohydrates Lipase = Digests fats and lipids Pepsin = Digests proteins in the stomach Trypsin = Continues protein digestion in the intestine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following components of bile with their respective descriptions:

    <p>Bile salts = Fat emulsifiers that assist in digestion Bile pigments = Waste products from the breakdown of hemoglobin Cholesterol = A waxy substance that is a component of cell membranes Electrolytes = Mineral ions that help maintain fluid balance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following liver functions with their details:

    <p>Production of bile = Main digestive function of the liver Storage of glycogen = Energy reserve in the form of glucose Detoxification = Processing and elimination of harmful substances Synthesis of proteins = Creation of important blood proteins like albumin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following liver structures with their characteristics:

    <p>Hepatocytes = Plate-like cells responsible for liver function Gallbladder = Storage site for bile Hepatic portal vein = Carries nutrient-rich blood from the digestive tract Liver lobule = The functional unit of the liver</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms related to bile with their meanings:

    <p>Bile = Alkaline solution produced by the liver for fat digestion Emulsification = Process of breaking down fat into smaller droplets Enterohepatic circulation = Recycling pathway of bile salts through the liver and intestines Cholecystokinin = Hormone that stimulates bile release from the gallbladder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following bile components with their functions:

    <p>Bile salts = Aid in fat digestion and absorption Phospholipids = Form part of the micelle necessary for fat absorption Neutral fats = Stored energy sources in the body Cholesterol = Component of cell membranes and bile acids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following structures of the small intestine with their functions:

    <p>Duodenum = First site of intensive digestion and receives bile Jejunum = Main site for nutrient absorption Ileum = Absorption of bile salts and vitamin B12 Villi = Increase the surface area for absorption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the components of the gastric mucosal barrier with their descriptions:

    <p>HCO3–-rich mucus = Neutralizes acid close to gastric mucosa Tight junctions = Impedes passage of HCl between cells Rapid cell division = Entire stomach lining replaced in 3 days Prostaglandins = Inhibit acid secretion and promote mucus secretion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the digestive processes with their respective characteristics:

    <p>Segmentation = Mixes and propels chyme Peristalsis = Facilitates movement of contents through the intestine Chemical digestion = Involves bile and pancreatic enzymes Absorption = Mainly occurs in the duodenum and jejunum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the types of digestive enzymes found in the small intestine with their functions:

    <p>Enteropeptidase = Activates pancreatic enzymes Disaccharidases = Break down carbohydrates into simple sugars Aminopeptidases = Degrade proteins to amino acids Brush border enzymes = Facilitate digestion at the intestinal membrane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the terms associated with the gastric environment to their roles:

    <p>HCl = Provides acidic environment for digestion Mucus = Protects gastric lining from acid Digestive enzymes = Break down food components Intrinsic factor = Essential for vitamin B12 absorption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the secretions of the pancreas with their functions:

    <p>Bile = Emulsifies fats for easier digestion Pancreatic juice = Contains enzymes for digesting proteins, fats, and carbohydrates Hepatic secretions = Release stimulated by fatty chyme Bicarbonate = Neutralizes stomach acid in the duodenum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the components of the small intestine structure with their descriptions:

    <p>Circular folds = Increases surface area threefold Villi = Finger-like projections that enhance absorption Microvilli = Hair-like structures on epithelial cells Mucosal surface = Where digestion and absorption occur</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the types of contractions in the intestine with their purposes:

    <p>Segmentation = Mixes and breaks down contents Peristaltic contractions = Forces contents forward Chyme = Partially digested food moving towards the large intestine Aqueous solution = Facilitates lubrication and transport of nutrients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the components of the gastric juices to their functions:

    <p>Gastrin = Stimulates secretion of gastric acid Pepsin = Breaks down proteins into peptides Mucous cells = Secrete mucus for protection Intrinsic factor = Facilitates vitamin B12 absorption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the important gastric secretory products with their sources:

    <p>Hydrochloric acid (HCl) = Parietal cell Pepsinogen = Chief cell Mucus, bicarbonate = Surface mucous cells Histamine = ECL cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the gastric secretory products with their primary functions:

    <p>Intrinsic factor = Vitamin B12 absorption Gastrin = Regulation of gastric secretion Somatostatin = Regulation of gastric secretion Trefoil factors = Gastroprotection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the cells with the substances they secrete:

    <p>G cells = Gastrin D cells = Somatostatin Nerves = Acetylcholine (ACh) Surface mucous cells = Mucus, bicarbonate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the gastric secretions to their roles in digestion:

    <p>Pepsinogen = Protein digestion Hydrochloric acid (HCl) = Sterilization of meal Mucus = Gastroprotection Histamine = Regulation of gastric secretion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the gastric products to their regulation mechanisms:

    <p>Gastrin releasing peptide (GRP) = Regulation of gastric secretion Acetylcholine (ACh) = Regulation of gastric secretion Histamine = Regulation of gastric secretion Somatostatin = Regulation of gastric secretion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the gastric glands with their secretory roles:

    <p>Parietal cell = Hydrochloric acid (HCl) Chief cell = Pepsinogen ECL cell = Histamine G cells = Gastrin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the gastric cells to their primary secretions:

    <p>Surface mucous cells = Mucus, bicarbonate D cells = Somatostatin Chief cells = Pepsinogen Parietal cells = Intrinsic factor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the secretions to the types of cells they are derived from:

    <p>Intrinsic factor = Parietal cells Pepsinogen = Chief cells Gastrin = G cells Histamine = ECL cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the pancreatic cell type to its function:

    <p>Duct cells = Secrete aqueous bicarbonate solution Acinar cells = Secrete pancreatic juice Beta cells = Secrete insulin Alpha cells = Secrete glucagon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the pancreatic enzyme to its category:

    <p>Proteases = Protein digestion Amylase = Carbohydrate digestion Lipase = Fat digestion Nucleases = Nucleic acid digestion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the type of secretion with its characteristic:

    <p>Exocrine secretion = Transported via ducts Endocrine secretion = Released directly into bloodstream Bicarbonate secretion = Neutralizes acidity in chyme Pancreatic juice = Contains digestive enzymes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the hormone to its source:

    <p>Insulin = Beta cells Glucagon = Alpha cells Secretin = S cells of the duodenum Cholecystokinin = I cells of the duodenum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the pancreatic secretion trigger with the cause:

    <p>Release of secretin = Presence of acid in chyme Release of cholecystokinin = Presence of fats and proteins Bicarbonate secretion = Neutralizes stomach acid Enzyme secretion = Facilitates digestion in the intestine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the pancreatic structure to its description:

    <p>Islets of Langerhans = Endocrine part of the pancreas Acinar cells = Exocrine functional units Duct cells = Modify pancreatic juice composition Pancreatic duct = Main duct draining digestive secretions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the digestive process with its enzyme:

    <p>Protein digestion = Proteases Carbohydrate digestion = Amylase Fat digestion = Lipase Nucleic acid digestion = Nucleases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the phase of digestion to its action:

    <p>Cephalic phase = Stimulates gastric secretions before food intake Gastric phase = Involves mixing and enzymatic digestion Intestinal phase = Regulates secretion in the small intestine Absorptive phase = Nutrients are absorbed into the bloodstream</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Salivary amylase is completely inhibited by the acidity in the stomach.

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

    Proteins undergo complete digestion by pepsin in the antrum of the stomach.

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

    Alcohol and aspirin are the only substances absorbed in the stomach.

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

    The alimentary canal is approximately 30 yards long.

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

    The duodenum plays a role in stimulating gastric secretion processes.

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

    The primary components of the GI system include the mouth, oesophagus, small intestine, and large intestine.

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

    Gastric secretions are primarily responsible for the digestion of carbohydrates.

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

    The exocrine pancreas is responsible for producing hormones that regulate glucose levels.

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

    The gallbladder is classified as an accessory organ of the digestive system.

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

    Exocrine secretions in the GI tract are released directly into the bloodstream.

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

    The small intestine is where the initial digestive processes occur.

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

    The large intestine consists of the caecum, colon, and rectum.

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

    Absorption of nutrients occurs primarily in the large intestine.

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

    Hydrochloric acid is classified as an exocrine secretion.

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

    The mucosa is the outermost layer of the alimentary canal wall structure.

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

    The middle part of the alimentary canal is primarily responsible for waste elimination.

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

    The GI system only utilizes water and electrolytes in its secretions.

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

    Salivary glands are considered accessory digestive organs.

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

    Carbohydrates are broken down into glycerol during digestion.

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

    Propulsive movements are responsible for mixing food with digestive juices.

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

    The rectum is part of the upper portion of the alimentary canal.

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

    Gastrin and secretin are examples of endocrine secretions.

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

    The process of chemical digestion involves enzyme-mediated hydrolysis.

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

    Lipase is an enzyme responsible for protein digestion.

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

    Absorption in the GI tract involves the transfer of small units into blood or lymph.

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

    The cephalic phase of gastric secretion is triggered by the presence of food in the stomach.

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

    The intestinal phase of gastric secretion occurs after food moves from the stomach into the duodenum.

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

    Gastric secretion is inhibited during the intestinal phase.

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

    The gastric phase of gastric secretion is stimulated by the thought of food.

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

    The activation of the proton pump occurs during the cephalic phase of gastric secretion.

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

    The parietal cell receptor activation is crucial for controlling gastric secretion.

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

    The excitatory cephalic and gastric phases increase gastric secretion and are controlled by neural signals.

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

    The intestinal phase primarily stimulates gastric secretion through the release of gastrin.

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

    The pancreatic acinar cells secrete only aqueous bicarbonate solution.

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

    Secretin is primarily responsible for triggering the release of insulin from the pancreas.

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

    The Islets of Langerhans in the pancreas are responsible for the exocrine functions of the pancreas.

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

    Chyme that enters the duodenum is typically rich in pancreatic enzymes.

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

    Alpha cells in the pancreas secrete glucagon to raise blood sugar levels.

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

    Pancreatic bicarbonate functions only to increase the acidity of the intestinal contents.

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

    The exocrine cells of the pancreas are involved in the secretion of digestive enzymes.

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

    Duct cells of the pancreas secrete digestive enzymes directly into the bloodstream.

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

    The duodenum and jejunum are the primary sites for absorption of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.

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

    Calcium and iron absorption occurs exclusively in the ileum without any regulation according to the body's needs.

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

    Fat globules in the form of triglycerides are emulsified by bile salts to form a lipid emulsion.

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

    Monoglycerides and free fatty acids are absorbed directly into the bloodstream after digestion in the stomach.

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

    Bile salts are responsible for forming micelles that transport lipids to the intestinal cells.

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

    The ileum is primarily responsible for the absorption of glucose and amino acids following digestion.

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

    Lipase converts triglycerides into diglycerides and free fatty acids during fat digestion.

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

    The absorption of electrolytes and vitamins occurs predominantly in the stomach.

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

    What is the primary digestive function of the liver?

    <p>Production of bile</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which substances are primarily found in bile?

    <p>Bile salts and bile pigments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of bile salts in digestion?

    <p>They emulsify fats for easier digestion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is bile stored and released?

    <p>Stored in the gallbladder and released into the small intestine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What describes the nature of bile?

    <p>An alkaline solution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which gastric secretory product is essential for the absorption of Vitamin B12?

    <p>Intrinsic factor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of pepsinogen in the gastric glands?

    <p>Protein digestion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cell type is responsible for secreting histamine in the gastric gland?

    <p>ECL cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which substance is secreted by surface mucous cells to provide gastroprotection?

    <p>Trefoil factors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does somatostatin play in gastric secretion?

    <p>Inhibits gastric acid secretion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following substances is released by nerves to regulate gastric secretion?

    <p>Acetylcholine (ACh)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which gastric gland secretory product is primarily responsible for the hydrolysis of food?

    <p>Hydrochloric acid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are triglycerides resynthesized after fat digestion?

    <p>In the epithelial cells of the intestines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What component forms a coating around triglycerides, allowing them to become water-soluble?

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

    Which gastric secretion is produced by G cells to influence gastric activity?

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

    What is the primary function of the large intestine?

    <p>Storage and drying of waste</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which beneficial substances are produced by bacteria in the large intestine?

    <p>Vitamin K and folic acid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do chylomicrons exit epithelial cells after their formation?

    <p>By exocytosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why can chylomicrons not directly cross into capillaries?

    <p>They are too large.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of the large intestine's beneficial bacteria?

    <p>Fermentation of soluble fibers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which vitamins are absorbed by the large intestine?

    <p>Vitamin B complexes and vitamin K</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What mechanism allows the gastric mucosal barrier to protect against hydrochloric acid damage?

    <p>Tight junctions between adjacent mucosal cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes the primary role of the small intestine?

    <p>It acts as the main site for digestion and absorption of food.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structure in the small intestine greatly increases the absorptive surface area?

    <p>Both A and C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What initiates the release of pancreatic juice into the duodenum?

    <p>Fatty chyme detected by intestinal cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Prostaglandins in the gastric mucosa primarily function to:

    <p>Stimulate mucus secretion and inhibit acid secretion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following substances is involved in neutralizing acids near the gastric mucosa?

    <p>HCO3–-rich mucus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which section of the small intestine is primarily responsible for the absorption of nutrients?

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

    What physical structure allows the small intestine to increase its surface area for absorption?

    <p>Permanent circular folds in the mucosa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is primarily secreted by the brush border of the small intestine?

    <p>Digestive enzymes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What triggers the rapid turnover of gastric mucosal cells?

    <p>Injury or erosion in the mucosa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which stage of swallowing does the bolus pass from the pharynx to the oesophagus?

    <p>Oropharyngeal stage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following correctly describes the stomach's primary function?

    <p>Mixes food with gastric juice and initiates digestion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cells in the pancreas are specifically responsible for secreting aqueous bicarbonate solution?

    <p>Duct cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes the churning action in the stomach?

    <p>It mixes food with gastric juices to form chyme.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which pancreatic enzyme is primarily responsible for digesting carbohydrates?

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

    Which component of gastric juice is primarily responsible for protein digestion?

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

    How does saliva aid in the digestion process?

    <p>It moistens food and begins starch digestion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of secretin in the digestive process?

    <p>Stimulate secretion of pancreatic bicarbonate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the gastric mucosal folds?

    <p>They allow for increased absorption surface area.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which part of the pancreas are insulin and glucagon secreted?

    <p>Islets of Langerhans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the composition of gastric juice?

    <p>Contains acid, mucus, intrinsic factor, and digestive enzymes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following correctly describes the composition of pancreatic juice?

    <p>Proteases, amylase, and lipase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is chyme?

    <p>The mixture of food and gastric juices in the stomach.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What triggers the release of pancreatic enzymes into the duodenum?

    <p>Release of cholecystokinin (CCK)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What movement is primarily responsible for the transport of chyme from the stomach into the duodenum?

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

    Why is the neutralization of acidity in chyme important during digestion?

    <p>To protect the intestinal lining</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the overall function of exocrine secretions from the pancreas?

    <p>Aid in the digestion of nutrients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Gastrointestinal System 1

    • The gastrointestinal (GI) or digestive system is a group of organs working together to break down ingested food into smaller, absorbable nutrients.
    • These nutrients are absorbed into the blood for distribution to all body cells.
    • The GI system's main functions include digestion (breaking down food), absorption (taking up nutrients), motility (moving food through the system), secretion (releasing digestive juices), and storage and elimination of indigestible material.
    • The GI system uses 5 basic digestive processes: Motility, Secretion, Digestion, Absorption, and Storage & Elimination.

    Outline of Lectures

    • The main functions of the GI system.
    • Organisation and functional anatomy of the GI system.
    • Digestive processes in the mouth and stomach (next week). 3 parts.
    • Digestive processes in the small intestine.
    • Digestive processes in the large intestine.

    Learning Outcomes

    • Describe the basic anatomy and main functions of the GI system.
    • Explain digestive processes occurring in major parts of the digestive tract.
    • Describe the neural and chemical control of the GI system.
    • Discuss major sites of absorption within the GI system.

    The GI System

    • A group of organs working together to digest ingested food, which consists of:
    • Mouth (oral cavity)
    • Esophagus
    • Liver
    • Gallbladder
    • Small intestine
    • Duodenum
    • Jejunum
    • Ileum
    • Anus
    • Transvers colon
    • Descending colon
    • Ascending colon
    • Cecum
    • Sigmoid colon
    • Rectum
    • Vermiform appendix
    • Salivary glands (parotid, sublingual, submandibular)
    • Pancreas
    • Stomach
    • Pharynx

    Main Functions

    • Digests or breaks down ingested food into small, simple nutrient molecules.
    • Absorbs and transfers nutrients, electrolytes, and water from ingested food into the systemic circulation.
    • Makes preformed organic nutrients available to body cells for fuel or energy and building blocks.

    Digestive Processes

    • Motility is the muscular contractions that mix and move food through the digestive tract.
    • Two types: propulsive (moves food forward) and mixing (mixes food with digestive juices to promote digestion and facilitate absorption).

    Secretion

    • Several digestive juices are secreted in the GI tract in response to neural or hormonal stimulation.
    • These secretions consist of water, electrolytes, and specific organic constituents (enzymes, mucus, etc.).
    • Exocrine secretions are secreted into the lumen (inner space) of the GI tract (e.g., H2O, HCl, HCO3-, bile, lipase, pepsin, amylase, trypsin, and histamine).
    • Endocrine secretions are released into the bloodstream (e.g., gastrin, secretin, CCK, VIP, and somatostatin).

    Digestion

    • Biochemical breakdown of complex foodstuffs into smaller absorbable units (chemical digestion).
    • Achieved through enzyme-mediated hydrolysis.
    • Example products: Carbohydrate --> monosaccharides, Protein --> amino acids, Fats --> glycerol & fatty acids.

    Absorption

    • Transfer of small digested units (along with water, vitamins, and electrolytes) from the GI tract into the blood or lymph.
    • Primarily occurs in the small intestine.

    Functional Anatomy of the Gastrointestinal (Digestive) System

    • Detailed structure/anatomy of the GI tract, including the four layers of the alimentary canal wall: mucosa, submucosa, muscularis externa, and serosa.

    The Alimentary Canal

    • A continuous tube stretching from the mouth to the anus.
    • Comprises 3 main parts: upper (mouth, esophagus, and stomach), middle (small intestine), and lower (large intestine).

    Wall Structure of the Alimentary Canal

    • Four layers: mucosa (innermost layer), submucosa (connective tissue), muscularis externa (smooth muscle layers), and serosa (outermost layer).
    • Individual layer functions, such as glands, nerves, and blood vessels.

    Complex Extrinsic & Intrinsic Regulation of Digestive Function

    • Extrinsic influences (e.g., nervous system and endocrine hormones).
    • Intrinsic influences (e.g., intrinsic nerves and local sensory receptors).
    • How different factors influence processes like motility, digestion, and secretion.

    Digestive Processes: From Mouth to Stomach

    • Mastication (chewing)
    • Deglutition (swallowing)
    • Oropharyngeal stage of swallowing: tongue, soft palate, epiglottis, pharynx
    • Esophageal stage of swallowing: peristalsis
    • Detailed steps and factors involved in each stage.

    The Stomach

    • Description and shape of the stomach, J-shaped.
    • Main stomach functions: Storing food, secreting gastric juice (acid, mucus, and intrinsic factor, and digestive enzymes), mixing food, initiating protein and fat digestion, and killing bacteria. A J-shaped sac.

    Gastric Mucosal Folds, Gastric Pits & Gastric Glands

    • Anatomy of the stomach at a microscopic level including cells like mucous cells, parietal cells, and chief cells.
    • Detailed functions of the different cells.

    Structure of Gastric Gland

    • Detailed description of the various cells and their functions in the gastric gland(Mucus cells, mucous neck cells, parietal cells, Chief cells, ECL cells, endocrine, G cells, D cells).

    The Stomach Mucosa and the Gastric Glands

    • Structures and functions of the different cells in the stomach mucosa

    Gastric Glands: Important Secretory Products

    • Different products of gastric glands, their source, and their function.
    • Examples of products: Hydrochloric acid, intrinsic factor, pepsinogen, mucus, bicarbonate, trefoil factors, histamine, gastrin, gastrin-releasing peptide (GRP), acetylcholine, somatostatin.

    Pepsinogen Activation in the Stomach

    • Pepsinogen is activated to pepsin by hydrochloric acid (HCl) in the stomach lumen, and also triggers the autocatalysis process.

    Mechanism of Gastric HCI Secretion

    • Detailed steps of acid secretion (including CO2, HCO3-, and Cl- transport)

    Parietal Cell - Receptor Activation of the Proton Pump

    • Detailed steps/process of activation of the parietal cell and the subsequent secretion of proton pump (including M3 muscarinic receptors, H2 receptors, gastrin receptors.)

    Control of Gastric Secretion

    • The phases of gastric secretion (cephalic, gastric, and intestinal phases).
    • Stimulatory and inhibitory events in each phase including the roles of factors such as vagus nerve, acetylcholine, gastrin, histamine, somatostatin, secretin, CCK, etc..

    Digestion & Absorption in the Stomach

    • Digestion of carbohydrates by salivary amylase (partial inhibition due to stomach acidity).
    • Partial digestion of protein by pepsin.
    • Absorption of only water, alcohol, and aspirin.

    The Gastric Mucosal Barrier

    • Components of the gastric mucosal barrier(mucus coating, tight junctions between epithelial cells, HCO3-rich mucus, rapid cell division).
    • How the barrier protects the stomach from self-digestion.
    • Rapid rate of cell division to repair the stomach lining..
    • Role of prostaglandins (inhibit acid secretion and promote alkaline mucus secretion).

    Digestive Processes: From Small Intestine to Large Intestine

    -Processes in the small intestine and large intestine

    The Small Intestine

    • Main site of digestion and absorption.
    • Structure-function relationships:
    • Folds, villi, and microvilli to maximize surface area for absorption.
    • Digestive enzymes on the microvilli membrane (e.g. enteropeptidase, disaccharidases, aminopeptidases).
    • Three main subdivisions: Duodenum, Jejunum, Ileum.

    The Duodenum and Hepatopancreatic Region

    -Description of the primary location for digestion and the role of the accessory organs (pancreas, gallbladder, liver), their ducts and secretions (bile, pancreatic juice, bicarbonate).

    The Duodenum

    • First 10 inches of the small intestine.
    • Site of intensive digestion that receives bile and pancreatic juice via the common bile and pancreatic ducts.
    • Arrival of chyme stimulates the release of hepatic and pancreatic secretions.
    • The role of secretions like CCK, secretin, pancreatic bicarbonate in neutralizing stomach acid (acid in chyme stimulates release of secretin, which stimulates the release of pancreatic bicarbonate to neutralize the acidity).

    Structure of the Pancreas

    • Exocrine and endocrine functions.
    • Acinar cells: enzyme secretion, including proteases, amylase, and lipase
    • Duct cells: bicarbonate secretion and hormonal control
    • Islets of Langerhans: insulin and glucagon secretion

    Hormonal Control of Pancreatic Exocrine Secretion.

    • Regulation and control of bicarbonate and enzyme secretions (e.g., secretin, CCK).

    Activation of Pancreatic Enzymes

    • Mechanism/process of activating pancreatic enzymes (e.g., trypsinogen to trypsin by enteropeptidase).

    The Liver & Hepatic Portal Circulation

    • Blood supply, processing nutrients, bile production, and role in the processing of nutrients. Blood arriving to liver via the hepatic portal vein carries absorbed nutrients from digestive tract, and then is circulated throughout the liver via sinusoids. Hepatic artery supplies oxygen and blood for liver function. Blood leaving the liver via hepatic vein.

    The Liver

    • Largest gland in the body, composed of hepatocytes (liver cells).
    • Bile: A fat emulsifier primarily made of bile salts, pigments, cholesterol, electrolytes.
    • Role in bile storage & release. (Bile stored and released from the gallbladder, controlled by CCK).

    Fat Emulsification by Bile Salts.

    • Mechanism of bile salt emulsification of fats

    Bile Release Control

    • Factors involved in the production and release of bile, including hormonal (CCK, secretin) and nervous stimuli.

    Enterohepatic Circulation of Bile Salts.

    • The process by which bile salts are recycled (reabsorbed and re-secreted)

    Digestion & Absorption in the Small Intestine

    • Processes involved in carbohydrates, proteins, and fat digestion and absorption (along with water, electrolytes, and vitamins).

    Absorption in Small Intestine

    • Duodenum and jejunum: primarily digestion and absorption of carbohydrates, proteins, fats, water, vitamins, and electrolytes.
    • Ileum mainly absorbs bile salts, vitamin B12, electrolytes, and water.

    Carbohydrate, Protein & Fat Digestion

    Detailed steps, enzymes, and substrates in digestion

    Carbohydrate Digestion

    • Steps and digestive enzymes (salivary amylase, pancreatic amylase, brush-border enzymes like lactase, maltase, sucrase)
    • Location in digestive tract

    Carbohydrate Absorption

    • Process of carbohydrate absorption, including the various transport mechanisms (SGLT, GLUT-2, GLUT-5).

    Protein Digestion

    • Process, including enzymes like pepsin, pancreatic proteolytic enzymes, aminopeptidases, and intracellular peptidases

    Protein Absorption.

    • Process of Protein absorption, involving amino acid transport across the intestinal cells.

    Fat Digestion

    • Mechanism/process of fat digestion involving bile salts, pancreatic lipase, and micelle formation.

    Minor Absorptive Function of the Large Intestine

    -Water, electrolytes, vitamins (e.g., B vitamins, Vitamin K, folic acid) and some minerals

    The Large Intestine

    • Structure (colon, caecum, appendix, rectum).
    • Major function is absorbing water, electrolytes, and some vitamins, primarily for waste elimination. Site of fermentation for short-chain fatty acids by beneficial bacteria (~500-1000 sp) that also produce important B vitamins and vitamin K.

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