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Which hormone is NOT secreted by the pancreas?
Which hormone is NOT secreted by the pancreas?
- Glucagon
- Cortisol (correct)
- Somatostatin
- Insulin
What is the primary function of trypsin and chymotrypsin secreted by the pancreas?
What is the primary function of trypsin and chymotrypsin secreted by the pancreas?
- Digests carbohydrates
- Digests proteins (correct)
- Neutralizes acidic chyme
- Digests fats
Which procedure is commonly used to diagnose pancreatitis?
Which procedure is commonly used to diagnose pancreatitis?
- Ultrasound (correct)
- MRI scan
- Blood test
- X-ray
What pH level do pancreatic enzymes have when secreted into the duodenum?
What pH level do pancreatic enzymes have when secreted into the duodenum?
Which factor is NOT a known cause of pancreatitis?
Which factor is NOT a known cause of pancreatitis?
What is a common treatment for pancreatitis?
What is a common treatment for pancreatitis?
What is digestion primarily responsible for?
What is digestion primarily responsible for?
Which of the following nutrients is NOT broken down into smaller units during digestion?
Which of the following nutrients is NOT broken down into smaller units during digestion?
What role do bacteria play in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract?
What role do bacteria play in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract?
Which of the following describes mechanical digestion?
Which of the following describes mechanical digestion?
What is the function of digestive enzymes?
What is the function of digestive enzymes?
Which major nutrient is broken down into amino acids during digestion?
Which major nutrient is broken down into amino acids during digestion?
What does absorption in the digestive system involve?
What does absorption in the digestive system involve?
Which of the following is a product of fat digestion?
Which of the following is a product of fat digestion?
What is the primary function of hydrochloric acid (HCl) in the stomach?
What is the primary function of hydrochloric acid (HCl) in the stomach?
Which cell type is responsible for producing the hormone gastrin?
Which cell type is responsible for producing the hormone gastrin?
What is the pH range of gastric juice, making it the lowest in the body?
What is the pH range of gastric juice, making it the lowest in the body?
Which component is primarily responsible for neutralizing acid in the mucus layer of the stomach?
Which component is primarily responsible for neutralizing acid in the mucus layer of the stomach?
Pepsin is most effective at breaking down proteins at what pH level?
Pepsin is most effective at breaking down proteins at what pH level?
What is the role of somatostatin in the stomach?
What is the role of somatostatin in the stomach?
Which statement about pepsinogen is true?
Which statement about pepsinogen is true?
What is the volume range of gastric juice produced per day?
What is the volume range of gastric juice produced per day?
What is the primary role of pancreatic amylase in digestion?
What is the primary role of pancreatic amylase in digestion?
Which hormone inhibits gastric secretion and gastrointestinal motility?
Which hormone inhibits gastric secretion and gastrointestinal motility?
How does bile facilitate digestion?
How does bile facilitate digestion?
What is the main source of bicarbonates in the small intestine?
What is the main source of bicarbonates in the small intestine?
What does enterohepatic cycling mainly involve?
What does enterohepatic cycling mainly involve?
Which enzyme is responsible for fat digestion in pancreatic juice?
Which enzyme is responsible for fat digestion in pancreatic juice?
What is the primary nutrient absorbed through bile?
What is the primary nutrient absorbed through bile?
Which of the following compounds helps to protect the intestinal mucosa from gastric acid erosion?
Which of the following compounds helps to protect the intestinal mucosa from gastric acid erosion?
What is a common sensation associated with constipation?
What is a common sensation associated with constipation?
Which autonomic nervous system primarily exerts an inhibitory effect on the GI muscle?
Which autonomic nervous system primarily exerts an inhibitory effect on the GI muscle?
What do the submucous and mucosal nerve plexus primarily regulate?
What do the submucous and mucosal nerve plexus primarily regulate?
What might be recommended if constipation is caused by a blockade?
What might be recommended if constipation is caused by a blockade?
Which nerves control the oral cavity and the external anal sphincter?
Which nerves control the oral cavity and the external anal sphincter?
How do enteric nerves respond when food stretches the walls of the GIT?
How do enteric nerves respond when food stretches the walls of the GIT?
What type of effect does the parasympathetic nervous system have on gastric and intestinal tone?
What type of effect does the parasympathetic nervous system have on gastric and intestinal tone?
What lifestyle change can help alleviate constipation?
What lifestyle change can help alleviate constipation?
Study Notes
Digestion Overview
- Digestion: The breakdown of large insoluble food molecules in the digestive tract for absorption.
- Absorption: Nutrients from digested food cross the mucosa of the alimentary tract to enter blood or lymph fluids.
Importance of Digestion
- Microbiome/Gut Flora: Bacteria in the GI tract aid in digestion.
- Essential for absorbing nutrients from daily food and beverages for bodily functions.
Nutrient Breakdown
- Major nutrients include proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, minerals, and water.
- Proteins: Broken down into amino acids.
- Fats: Decomposed into fatty acids and glycerol.
- Carbohydrates: Converted into simple sugars.
Types of Digestion
- Mechanical Digestion: Involves grinding, agitating, and pushing food through the digestive tract.
- Chemical Digestion: Decomposes macromolecules into micromolecules using digestive enzymes, bile, and stomach acid.
Mouth Functionality
- Tongue assists in pushing food to the throat.
- Cell Types:
- Parietal Cells: Produce hydrochloric acid (HCl).
- Chief Cells: Produce pepsinogen.
- G Cells: Secrete gastrin hormone.
- D Cells: Secretes somatostatin.
Stomach Acidity and Components
- Gastric Juice: Colorless liquid, pH 0.9-1.5, volume 1.5-2.5L/D.
- Components: Hydrochloric acid, pepsinogen, mucus, intrinsic factor, and bicarbonate.
Function of Hydrochloric Acid (HCl)
- Activates pepsinogen and aids in protein digestion (proteolysis).
- Promotes secretion of pancreatic juice, bile, and small intestinal juice.
- Facilitates absorption of iron and calcium by intestinal mucosal cells.
Pepsin and Mucus Function
- Pepsin: Breaks down proteins; inactive when secreted, requires activation.
- Mucus: Contains glycoprotein; neutral pH protects mucosa by neutralizing acid.
Digestion in the Small Intestine
- Water & Bicarbonates: Neutralize gastric acid, protect the intestinal mucosa.
- Pancreatic Enzymes:
- Amylase: Converts starch to maltose and glucose.
- Lipase: Digests fats.
- Trypsin and Chymotrypsin: Aid in protein digestion.
Role of Bile
- Secreted by the gallbladder to promote fat digestion and absorption of fat-soluble vitamins.
Enterohepatic Circulation
- Over 90% of bile salts absorbed in the terminal ileum; recycled to the liver.
- New bile formed and secreted back into the intestine.
GI Tract Innervation
- Autonomic Nervous System: Supplies the GI tract, regulates movement and secretion.
- Enteric Nervous System: Controls local functions within the GI wall.
- Sympathetic System: Primarily inhibitory, regulates blood flow.
- Parasympathetic System: Controls gastric and intestinal tone and motility.
Pancreatic Function
- Produces 1-1.5L of digestive juice daily.
- Pancreatic Juice: Contains enzymes (amylase, lipase, trypsin, chymotrypsin) for digesting carbohydrates, fats, and proteins.
Clinical Relevance: Pancreatitis
- Inflammation of the pancreas due to digestive enzymes attacking it.
- Causes include alcohol abuse, gallstones, and abdominal injury.
- Diagnosed via ultrasound or CT; treatment involves IV fluids, pain management, and potential surgery for gallstones or tumors.
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This quiz focuses on the processes of digestion and absorption within the digestive system. It covers how large food molecules are broken down and absorbed into the body through the alimentary tract. Test your knowledge of these fundamental biological processes.
