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What is the primary function of the kidneys?
What is the primary function of the kidneys?
- Regulate body temperature
- Store nutrients for the body
- Produce hormones for metabolism
- Filter blood and excrete waste (correct)
Which part of the nephron is responsible for reabsorption of essential substances?
Which part of the nephron is responsible for reabsorption of essential substances?
- Glomerulus
- Nephron loop (Loop of Henle)
- Distal convoluted tubule (DCT)
- Proximal convoluted tubule (PCT) (correct)
What distinguishes Crohn's disease from ulcerative colitis?
What distinguishes Crohn's disease from ulcerative colitis?
- Crohn's disease involves inflammation with lesions (correct)
- Ulcerative colitis is acute and reversible
- Ulcerative colitis results in fibrosis
- Crohn's disease affects the small intestine only
Which of the following statements about the renal pelvis is accurate?
Which of the following statements about the renal pelvis is accurate?
What is the main purpose of the juxtaglomerular apparatus in the kidneys?
What is the main purpose of the juxtaglomerular apparatus in the kidneys?
Which layer of the alimentary canal is responsible for mixing and propulsion?
Which layer of the alimentary canal is responsible for mixing and propulsion?
What is the primary function of the liver in the digestive system?
What is the primary function of the liver in the digestive system?
Which part of the small intestine is primarily involved in the absorption of nutrients?
Which part of the small intestine is primarily involved in the absorption of nutrients?
What is the role of goblet cells in the digestive system?
What is the role of goblet cells in the digestive system?
Which structure connects the stomach to the liver?
Which structure connects the stomach to the liver?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the pancreas?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the pancreas?
The cecum is part of which section of the digestive system?
The cecum is part of which section of the digestive system?
Which components of the digestive system are part of the enteric nervous system?
Which components of the digestive system are part of the enteric nervous system?
Flashcards
Alimentary Canal
Alimentary Canal
The continuous tube from mouth to anus, responsible for digestion. It's considered 'outside the body' because it's exposed to the environment.
GI Tract
GI Tract
The part of the alimentary canal that includes the stomach and intestines.
What are the four tissue layers of the alimentary canal?
What are the four tissue layers of the alimentary canal?
From deepest to most superficial: 1. Mucosa: Epithelium, lamina propria, muscularis mucosae. 2. Submucosa: Loose connective tissue with vessels and nerves. 3. Muscularis Externa: Smooth muscle for mixing/propulsion. 4. Serosa: Areolar tissue + squamous mesothelium.
Enteric Nervous System (ENS)
Enteric Nervous System (ENS)
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Hepatic Portal System
Hepatic Portal System
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Mesentery
Mesentery
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What is the function of the liver?
What is the function of the liver?
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Appendicitis
Appendicitis
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Ascites
Ascites
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Ulcerative Colitis
Ulcerative Colitis
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Crohn's Disease
Crohn's Disease
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What are the main functions of the kidneys?
What are the main functions of the kidneys?
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What are the three layers protecting the kidneys?
What are the three layers protecting the kidneys?
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Study Notes
Digestive System
- General Anatomy:
- Alimentary Canal: Tube from mouth to anus.
- GI Tract: Stomach and intestines.
- Accessory Organs: Liver, pancreas, gallbladder.
- Tissue Layers (Deepest to Superficial):
- Mucosa: Epithelium, lamina propria, muscularis mucosae.
- Submucosa: Loose connective tissue with vessels and nerves.
- Muscularis Externa: Smooth muscle for mixing and propulsion.
- Serosa: Areolar tissue + squamous mesothelium.
- Nervous System of the Alimentary Canal:
- Enteric Nervous System (ENS): Nerves in esophagus, stomach, intestines.
- Submucosal Plexus: In submucosa.
- Myenteric Plexus: Between muscle layers of muscularis externa.
- Circulation:
- Foregut: Esophageal arteries, celiac trunk.
- Midgut: Superior mesenteric artery.
- Hindgut: Inferior mesenteric artery.
- Hepatic Portal System: Veins from GI tract to liver.
- Peritoneum & Mesenteries:
- Mesenteries: Connect organs to walls.
- Lesser Omentum: Stomach to liver.
- Greater Omentum: Apron-like; stomach's greater curvature.
- Digestive Organs Overview (Mouth):
- Cheeks/Lips: Labial frenulum, vestibule.
- Palate: Hard (bony) and soft (with uvula).
- Teeth: Incisors, canines, premolars/molars.
- Salivary Glands (Parotid, Submandibular, Sublingual)
Additional Digestive Structures & Functions (from page 2)
- Esophagus & Stomach:
- Esophagus: Behind trachea, to lower esophageal sphincter.
- Stomach: Cardia, fundus, body, pylorus, gastric rugae.
- Stomach Microscopic Anatomy:
- Cells: Mucous (protection), Parietal (HCl), Chief (pepsinogen), Enteroendocrine (hormones).
- Small Intestine:
- Sections: Duodenum (mixing), Jejunum (absorption), Ileum (lymphatic Peyer's patches).
- Microscopic: Villi with enterocytes (absorption), goblet cells (mucus).
- Large Intestine:
- Sections: Cecum (appendix), colon (ascending, transverse, descending, sigmoid), rectum, anus.
- Features: Haustra (pouches), taeniae coli (muscle bands), goblet cells (mucus).
- Liver:
- Functions: Bile production, blood processing.
- Anatomy: Right, left, quadrate, caudate lobes; falciform ligament.
- Microscopic: Hepatocytes, sinusoids, Kupffer cells.
- Gallbladder: Stores and concentrates bile.
- Pancreas:
- Exocrine: Acinar cells → enzymes, bicarbonate.
- Endocrine: Islets.
Digestive System Diseases (from page 2)
- Appendicitis: Inflamed appendix, risk of rupture.
- Ascites: Fluid buildup in peritoneal cavity (from liver disease, etc.)
- Ulcerative Colitis: Chronic large intestine inflammation.
- Crohn's Disease: Inflammation of intestines with lesions and fibrosis.
Urinary System (from page 3)
- Components: 2 kidneys, 2 ureters, bladder, urethra.
- Kidney Function: Filter blood, excrete waste (mainly nitrogenous).
- Kidney Anatomy:
- Position: Retroperitoneal, near vertebrae T12-L3 (right lower than left).
- Protection: Three layers: renal fascia, fat capsule, fibrous capsule.
- Structure: Hilum (entry/exit), cortex (outer), medulla (inner), renal pyramids, calyces, renal pelvis.
- Nephron (Functional Unit):
- Renal Corpuscle: Glomerulus + Bowman's capsule, podocytes.
- Renal Tubules: PCT (reabsorption), nephron loop (water/salt balance), DCT (ion regulation), collecting ducts.
- Juxtaglomerular Apparatus: Regulates blood pressure.
- Ureters, Bladder, Urethra: Structures for urine transport and storage.
Kidney Additional Notes (page 3):
-Position: Retroperitoneal, near vertebrae T12-L3 (right lower than left).
-Protection: Three layers: renal fascia, fat capsule, fibrous capsule.
-Structure: Hilum (entry/exit), cortex (outer), medulla (inner), renal pyramids, calyces, renal pelvis.
- Nephron (Functional Unit):
-Renal Corpuscle: Glomerulus + Bowman's capsule, podocytes forming filtration slits
-Renal Tubules: PCT (reabsorption), nephron loop (water/salt balance), DCT (ion regulation), collecting ducts.
-Juxtaglomerular Apparatus: Regulates blood pressure.
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Test your knowledge on the primary functions of the kidneys, including their roles in essential substance reabsorption and the distinctions between various gastrointestinal diseases. This quiz also covers key aspects of nephrons and their components, providing an overview of renal physiology and pathophysiology.
