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What is the primary role of Cholecystokinin (CCK)?
Which cells secrete Secretin in the duodenum?
Which type of food primarily stimulates GLIP secretion?
What is a function of Motilin in the gastrointestinal tract?
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Which hormone inhibits acid secretion in the stomach?
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What is the primary effect of CCK on the sphincter of Oddi?
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What is a characteristic of GLIP?
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What is secreted by M cells in the duodenum?
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What is the main effect of sympathetic nerves on the GI tract?
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Which reflex is primarily involved in signaling the intestines to increase motility?
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Which nerve pathway is responsible for the defecation reflex?
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What triggers the release of gastrin?
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Which reflex inhibits stomach motility and secretion?
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What is the purpose of the gastroileal reflex?
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Which statement correctly describes the intestinal-intestinal reflex?
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Which hormone is primarily responsible for stimulating gastric acid secretion?
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What is the initial step in the digestive process?
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Which organ is NOT part of the functional segments of the gastrointestinal tract?
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What type of digestion breaks down food molecules into smaller components?
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Which process involves the release of substances such as water and enzymes into the GI tract?
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What role do sphincters play in the gastrointestinal tract?
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Which of the following is part of the absorption process in the digestive system?
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Which of the following correctly describes defecation?
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What factor is NOT involved in regulating the digestive processes?
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What initiates the pharyngeal stage of swallowing?
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Which part of the nervous system is primarily involved in controlling the esophageal stage of swallowing?
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What role does nitric oxide play during swallowing?
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What characterizes primary peristalsis during the esophageal stage?
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Which statement is true regarding the relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) during swallowing?
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What is the primary role of interstitial cells of Cajal in the gastrointestinal tract?
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Which ions primarily cause depolarization in GI smooth muscles?
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What is peristalsis primarily stimulated by?
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What characterizes the action potentials in the gastrointestinal system compared to other neurons?
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What is the significance of the myenteric plexus in gastrointestinal movements?
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What is the main outcome of the hepatic portal vein's role in splanchnic circulation?
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Which of the following correctly describes the effect of parasympathetic stimulation on the gastrointestinal system?
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What type of movements are primarily responsible for mixing food within the gastrointestinal tract?
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Study Notes
Introduction to Gastrointestinal Function
- Digestion is necessary to break food down to a molecular size for absorption and cell use.
Overview of the Digestive System
- The gastrointestinal (GI) tract comprises the mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, and large intestine, including sphincters between segments.
- Accessory organs aiding digestion include teeth, tongue, salivary glands, liver, gallbladder, and pancreas.
- Digestion encompasses six basic processes: ingestion, secretion, mixing and propulsion, digestion (mechanical and chemical), absorption, and defecation.
- Digestive processes are regulated by neural, hormonal, and local factors.
Layers of the GI Tract
- Sympathetic nerves decrease GI secretion and motility via norepinephrine.
- Gastrointestinal reflexes that regulate GI motility and secretion include:
- Gastrocolic reflex: stomach signals colon to increase motility.
- Gastroenteric reflex: stomach signals intestines to increase motility.
- Enterogastric reflex: intestines signal stomach to inhibit motility.
- Vagovagal reflex: regulates stomach motility and secretion via vagus nerve.
- Defecation reflex: regulates bowel movement in response to colon/rectal distension.
Hormones of the GI Tract
- Gastrin: Secreted by G cells; stimulates gastric acid secretion and mucosal growth.
- Cholecystokinin (CCK): Secreted by I cells; contracts gallbladder and stimulates enzyme secretion from the pancreas.
- Secretin: Secreted by S cells; stimulates bile and pancreatic bicarbonate secretion.
- GLIP: Enhances insulin secretion in response to major nutrients.
- Motilin: Secreted by M cells; stimulates upper GI motility and regulates migrating motility complex (MMC).
GI Motility Mechanisms
- Two primary movement types:
- Propulsive movements: Mainly peristalsis, moving food towards the anus.
- Mixing movements: Segmentation that mixes food continuously.
- Peristalsis triggered by gut distension, requiring a functional myenteric plexus and acetylcholine secretion.
Splanchnic Circulation
- Blood from the GI tract, pancreas, and spleen drains through the liver via the hepatic portal vein for filtration.
- Kupffer cells in the liver remove microorganisms from the blood.
Pharyngeal and Esophageal Stages of Digestion
- Pharyngeal stage: Involuntary swallowing reflex initiated by food presence, allowing passage through the upper esophageal sphincter (UES).
- Esophageal stage consists of:
- Primary peristalsis: Coordinated by the swallowing center, utilizing skeletal muscles.
- Secondary peristalsis: Triggered by distension, involving smooth muscles and the enteric nervous system (ENS).
- Receptive relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) and fundus during swallowing is mediated by nitric oxide.
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Explore the intricate process of digestion and the structure of the gastrointestinal system in this informative quiz. Learn about the organs involved, their functions, and the essential roles they play in nutrient absorption. Perfect for students studying human biology or health sciences.