GIT Physiology Lecture 1 Quiz

The major areas of focus in the lecture include the coordination of GIT function, the phases of digestion, the movement of chyme through the gastrointestinal tract, the major hormones and neurotransmitters of the gastrointestinal system, and the special features of the enteric nervous system.

Gastrointestinal function, metering, and motility are controlled through tight coordination of motility, including propulsive and stationary movements, as well as sphincter constriction/relaxation to compartmentalize. Additionally, digestion and absorption of nutrients play a crucial role in controlling gastrointestinal function.

The correct sequence in the phases of digestion is Cephalic, Gastric, and Intestinal.

<p>The movement of chyme through the gastrointestinal tract is coordinated to optimize digestion and absorption of nutrients through the interplay of motility, digestive secretions, and absorption across the apical and basal membranes of the enterocyte into the blood/lymph.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The major components of the gastrointestinal system include hormones, peptides, and neurotransmitters that play key roles in regulating gastrointestinal function and coordination.</p> Signup and view all the answers