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Which of the following is NOT a main type of tissue found in the human body?

  • Lymphatic (correct)
  • Epithelial
  • Connective
  • Nervous

    • What is the study of the function of the human body called?

  • Biochemistry
  • Anatomy
  • Physiology (correct)
  • Histology

    • What is the primary source of energy for cells in the human body?

  • Glucose
  • Proteins
  • Fats
  • Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP) (correct)

    • Which of these processes can produce Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP)?

    <p>Both Aerobic and Anaerobic pathways (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the correct order of organization in the human body, from simplest to most complex?

    <p>Cells, Tissues, Organs, Organ Systems, Organisms (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a primary function of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract?

    <p>Production of red blood cells (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the thick substance produced by mucous glands throughout the GI tract?

    <p>Mucus (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the soupy mess that food is called after it becomes mixed in the stomach?

    <p>Chyme (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary site of nutrient absorption in the digestive system?

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

    Where is the pyloric sphincter located?

    <p>Between the stomach and small intestine (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a type of mechanical digestion?

    <p>Secretion of enzymes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an important function of saliva during digestion?

    <p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these is a digestive process that primarily occurs in the small intestine?

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    What is the primary function of the Lymphatic System?

    <p>To play a role in immunity and absorb fats. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a component of mechanical digestion?

    <p>Digestive Enzymes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The statement 'Everything inside this tube is EXTERNAL to the human body until it is absorbed' refers to:

    <p>The gastrointestinal tract (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of how digestion can be impacted without affecting absorption?

    <p>An individual with loose-fitting dentures having difficulty chewing. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a correct statement about pre-ingestion digestive processes?

    <p>They help prepare food for digestion and absorption. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of oxygen in the aerobic pathway?

    <p>To convert nutrients into energy storage molecules (ATP). (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main connection between the cardiovascular and digestive systems?

    <p>The cardiovascular system delivers nutrients absorbed by the digestive system to the rest of the body. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organ system plays a key role in the digestion and absorption of fats?

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    Anatomy

    The study of the structure of the body.

    Physiology

    The study of the function of the body.

    Tissues

    Groups of one type of cell that work together.

    Organs

    Groups of tissues that perform specific functions.

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    ATP

    Adenosine Triphosphate, the energy currency of the cell.

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    Aerobic pathway

    Process using oxygen to convert nutrients into ATP.

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    Digestion

    Mechanical or chemical breakdown of food into smaller molecules.

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    Absorption

    Process of nutrients passing from digestion into the body.

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    GI Tract

    A tube from the mouth to the anus involved in digestion.

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    Mechanical digestion

    Physical breakdown of food, e.g., chewing and peristalsis.

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    Chemical digestion

    Breakdown of food by digestive enzymes.

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    Pre-Ingestion processes

    Preparatory actions like marinating and cooking before eating.

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    Mouth

    The entry point for food where mechanical and chemical digestion begins.

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    Peristalsis

    Wave-like muscle contractions that move food through the digestive tract.

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    Chyme

    The semi-liquid mixture of food and digestive juices in the stomach.

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    Small Intestine

    The primary site for digestion and absorption of nutrients in the GI tract.

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    Large Intestine

    The part of the GI tract responsible for reabsorbing water and electrolytes.

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    Bolus

    A small rounded mass of chewed food ready to be swallowed.

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    Lower Esophageal Sphincter

    The valve at the end of the esophagus that controls the entry of food into the stomach.

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    Saliva

    The watery substance produced in the mouth that aids digestion.

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    Study Notes

    Human Digestion and Absorption

    • The human digestive system is a complex process involving many organ systems working together
    • The structure of the body often dictates its function
    • Cells, tissues, organs and organ systems make up an organism.

    Introduction to the Human Body

    • The human body is comprised of various "systems"
    • Anatomy is the study of the body's structure
    • Physiology is the study of the body's function
    • Structure often determines function.

    Organization of the Body

    • Cells are the fundamental unit of structure and function
    • Groups of cells form tissues
    • Groups of tissues form organs
    • Groups of organs form organ systems
    • Organ systems work together to form a complete organism.

    More on the Human Cell

    • Cells are continuously making and breaking down substances
    • Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP) provides the body's energy
    • ATP is created through aerobic and anaerobic pathways.
    • Aerobic pathways use oxygen to generate ATP from nutrients
    • Anaerobic pathways do not require oxygen.

    Relevant Organ Systems

    • The digestive system digests and absorbs nutrients.
    • The cardiovascular system distributes nutrients
    • The respiratory system provides oxygen
    • The lymphatic system assists in immunity and fat absorption

    Digestion and Absorption

    • Digestion breaks down ingested molecules into absorbable units
    • Mechanical digestion involves chewing and muscle movements (peristalsis, segmentation)
    • Chemical digestion involves enzymes
    • Absorption moves digested molecules across the digestive tract into the body.
    • Not all digested nutrients are absorbed.

    The Gastrointestinal Tract (GI Tract)

    • The GI Tract is the tube from mouth to anus
    • Materials within the GI tract are considered external to the body
    • Digestion occurs within the tube
    • Absorption occurs across the tube

    Digestion and Absorption - Examples

    • Difficulty chewing and digesting foods can occur to older people with loose-fitting dentures and fewer digestive enzymes.

    Gastrointestinal System Overview

    • Anatomy of the GI Tract: Understanding the sections and sphincters is crucial.
    • GI Motility: Mixing and propulsion are part of mechanical digestion.
    • GI Secretions: Chemical digestion involves various secretions.

    The Flow of Digestion

    • Pre-ingestion processes (e.g., cooking, preparation): Begin mechanical and chemical breakdown
    • Mouth: Salivary enzymes (chemical) & chewing (mechanical)
    • Esophagus: Mechanical digestion (peristalsis)
    • Stomach: Enzymes (chemical) and mixing (mechanical)
    • Small Intestine & Accessory organs (liver, pancreas, gallbladder): Enzymatic (chemical) & mechanical (mixing/peristalsis) digestion and absorption (most digestion occurs here).
    • Large intestines: Reabsorption of water and electrolytes occurs.
    • Rectum, Anus, & Excretion: Feces is expelled

    Overview of GI Tract Functions

    (Table of organ functions - organ specific functions)

    Functions of the GI Tract

    • Food movement
    • Secretion of enzymes, hormones, acid - aiding digestion, lubrication, pathogen killing
    • Digestion
    • Absorption
    • Elimination
    • Nutrient Production

    Terms to Know

    • Olfactory system: The sense of smell
    • Saliva: A watery substance in the mouth containing lubricants, enzymes, and lysozymes
    • Mucus: A thick substance that protects the GI tract
    • Bolus: A swallowed chunk of food
    • Chyme: A soupy mixture after food enters the stomach

    Movement Through the GI Tract

    • GI tract length: Approximately 15-20 feet
    • Mechanical digestion: Involves chewing, peristalsis (moves through), mixing
    • Chemical digestion: Starts in the mouth with saliva and continues with enzymes in stomach and small intestine
    • Absorption: Most occurs in the small intestine, also in the large intestine
    • Time frames (for digestion through the tract) vary widely.

    Mouth and Esophagus

    • Mechanical digestion begins in the mouth via chewing
    • Some chemical digestion in the mouth (mostly for carbs)
    • Salivary amylases break down starches
    • Lingual lipases break down lipids
    • Bolus formation after chewing
    • The bolus is swallowed
    • Saliva contains protective enzymes (lysozymes)
    • Epiglottis prevents food from entering the trachea

    The Stomach

    • Food passes through the lower esophageal sphincter(LES)
    • Heartburn and GERD involve esophageal reflux
    • Limited digestion occurs in the stomach
    • Hydrochloric acid (HCl) and pepsin denature proteins
    • HCL converts pepsinogen (inactive) to pepsin (active)
    • Minimal absorption occurs
    • Gastric lipase breaks down fats
    • Significant mucus production
    • Chyme is the bolus after food enters stomach

    Small Intestine

    • Main site for digestion and absorption
    • Three segments: duodenum, jejunum, ileum
    • Villi and microvilli increase surface area for absorption
    • Enterocytes (intestinal absorptive cells) are responsible for absorption.
    • Brush border enzymes (maltase, sucrase, lactase, peptidases, lipases) complete digestion.

    Accessory Organs

    • Liver: Produces bile for fat digestion and absorption.
    • Gallbladder: Stores bile
    • Pancreas: Produces enzymes (amylase, lipase, trypsin, chymotrypsin, carboxypeptidase)
    • Sodium bicarbonate neutralizes acidic chyme

    Bile and Enterohepatic Circulation

    • Bile is created by hepatocytes
    • Bilirubin, a waste product from hemoglobin breakdown, is a component of bile.
    • Bile acids and electrolytes are added to bile
    • Bile aids in the emulsification and absorption of fats
    • Enterohepatic circulation (most of the bile is reused)

    Digestive Enzymes

    • Enzymes are proteins that speed up chemical reactions
    • Enzymes break down fats, proteins, and carbohydrates
    • Enzymes need certain vitamins and minerals to function properly.

    GI Hormones that Control Digestion

    • Gastrin: Stimulates HCl and pepsinogen production
    • Secretin: Regulates pH and pancreatic bicarbonate release
    • Cholecystokinin (CCK): Stimulates bile and pancreatic enzyme release
    • Somatostatin: Inhibits gastric emptying/motility
    • Glucose-dependent insulinotropic peptide (GIP): Stimulates insulin release.

    Major Sites of Absorption Along the GI Tract

    (List of substances absorbed in specific parts of the GI tract)

    Absorption: Circulatory System and Lymphatic System

    • Most nutrients are absorbed into the blood
    • Fats are absorbed into the lymphatic system via chylomicrons.

    Large Intestine

    • Mostly water absorption & reabsorption
    • Colon sections include cecum, ascending, transverse, descending, sigmoid.
    • Electrolytes, some water absorbed
    • Microbial-produced vitamins (vitamin K, biotin)
    • Bacteria in the large intestine aid in fiber digestion (some pathogenic).

    Defecation

    • Feces formation
    • Mass movements stimulate defecation
    • Feces comprises mostly water and indigestible compounds.

    Digestive Disorders

    • Overview of common digestive disorders. Heartburn, GERD, peptic ulcers, gallstones, food intolerances, celiac disease
    • IBS: Irritable bowel syndrome
    • IBD: Inflammatory bowel disease

    Gut Microbiome

    • The gut microbiome consists of microbes that are beneficial, and microbial species
    • Beneficial microbes synthesize vitamins and metabolize compounds.

    Probiotics and Prebiotics

    • Probiotics: microorganisms (typically live bacteria)
    • Prebiotics: nondigestible carbohydrates that feed probiotics
    • Prebiotics & Probiotics are part of the gut microbiome.

    Absorption of Water and Electrolytes in the Large Intestine

    • Most water is absorbed in small intestine
    • Remaining water, electrolytes (Na+ and K+), absorbed in the large intestine.

    Other Key Information

    • The Bristol Stool Scale categorizes stool types.
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    Test your knowledge on the types of tissues in the human body, the function of various systems, and the digestive process. This quiz covers essential concepts related to human anatomy and physiology. Challenge yourself and see how well you understand these fundamental topics.

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