4.3 Secretory Functions of Alimentary Tract
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4.3 Secretory Functions of Alimentary Tract

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Which enzyme found in saliva digests starches?

  • Lysozyme
  • Ptyalin (correct)
  • Lactoferrin
  • Lingual lipase
  • What is the main function of mucin in saliva?

  • Protecting and lubricating (correct)
  • Attacking bacterial cell walls
  • Chelating iron
  • Hydrolyzing triglycerides
  • Which gland produces a saliva that is 25% serous secretion only?

  • Submandibular gland
  • Buccal gland
  • Parotid gland (correct)
  • Sublingual gland
  • Which nerve stimulates the Parotid gland for saliva secretion?

    <p>CN IX (glossopharyngeal nerve)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect does sympathetic stimulation have on saliva secretion?

    <p>Inhibits secretion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does the esophagus secrete mucus?

    <p>To protect against gastric acid reflux</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the pH of the acidic solution secreted by oxyntic glands when stimulated?

    <p>0.8</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cell type in the oxyntic glands is responsible for secreting hydrochloric acid and intrinsic factor?

    <p>Parietal cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are the pyloric glands located in the stomach?

    <p>In the antrum (distal 20% stomach)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of cells secrete histamine in the oxyntic glands?

    <p>Enterochromaffin-like cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During the interdigestive period, what is the main component of secretion by oxyntic glands?

    <p>Mucus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of secretions do nonoxyntic glands primarily resemble?

    <p>ISF-like secretions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cells in the small intestine secrete protective mucus in response to tactile and vagal stimulation?

    <p>Goblet cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the small intestine?

    <p>Absorb nutrients into blood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which glands secrete protective mucus in the early duodenum in response to GI hormone secretin?

    <p>Brunner's glands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What enzyme in the small intestine splits proteins into amino acids?

    <p>Peptidases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of ulcers have a high rate of incidence in the antrum and pylorus?

    <p>Gastric ulcers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of stress can lead to the development of stress ulcers?

    <p>Physical stress like burns or surgeries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of bile acids in the body?

    <p>Emulsify large fat particles into smaller particles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which components are synthesized from cholesterol and then secreted into the bile conjugated to glycine or taurine?

    <p>Cholic acid and chenodeoxycholic acid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary route through which absorbed bile acids are transported back to the liver?

    <p>Portal vein</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone stimulates gallbladder contraction and emptying, especially in the presence of fatty foods?

    <p>Cholecystokinin (CCK)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to bile secretion when food does not contain fat?

    <p>The gallbladder empties poorly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what conditions do gallstones usually form?

    <p>Inflammation of the gallbladder epithelium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main role of the endocrine pancreas acinus?

    <p>Producing digestive enzymes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which enzyme is the most abundant secreted by acinar cells in the pancreas?

    <p>Trypsinogen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What activates pancreatic zymogens stored in acinar cells?

    <p>Trypsinogen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what scenario can the autodigestion of the pancreas occur?

    <p>In pancreatitis or obstruction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone controls the secretion of pancreatic enzymes?

    <p>Cholecystokinin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does secretin stimulate in response to acidic chyme entering the small intestine?

    <p>Bicarbonate ion secretion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main role of the accessory pancreatic duct (Santorini)?

    <p>Deliver secretions to the duodenum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Salivary Glands and Functions

    • Salivary amylase is the enzyme in saliva that digests starches.
    • Mucin in saliva primarily functions to lubricate food for easier swallowing.
    • The parotid gland produces saliva that is 25% serous secretion only.
    • The glossopharyngeal nerve stimulates the parotid gland for saliva secretion.
    • Sympathetic stimulation decreases saliva secretion, leading to a dry mouth.

    Esophagus and Stomach Secretions

    • The esophagus secretes mucus to facilitate the passage of food and protect against abrasion.
    • Oxyntic glands secrete an acidic solution with a pH around 1-3 when stimulated.
    • Parietal cells in the oxyntic glands are responsible for secreting hydrochloric acid and intrinsic factor.
    • Pyloric glands are located in the antrum of the stomach.
    • Enterochromaffin-like (ECL) cells secrete histamine in the oxyntic glands.

    Small Intestine Functions

    • During the interdigestive period, oxyntic glands primarily secrete hydrochloric acid and intrinsic factor.
    • Nonoxyntic glands primarily resemble mucous secretions.
    • Goblet cells in the small intestine secrete protective mucus in response to tactile stimuli and vagal stimulation.
    • The primary function of the small intestine is nutrient absorption.
    • Brunner's glands secrete protective mucus in the early duodenum in response to the gastrointestinal hormone secretin.
    • Brush border enzymes in the small intestine, like peptidases, split proteins into amino acids.

    Bile and Gallbladder Function

    • Gastric ulcers have a high rate of incidence in the antrum and pylorus regions of the stomach.
    • Psychological stress can lead to the development of stress ulcers.
    • Bile acids play a crucial role in emulsifying fats for digestion and absorption.
    • Bile acids are synthesized from cholesterol and secreted into bile conjugated to glycine or taurine.
    • The primary route for the transportation of absorbed bile acids back to the liver is through enterohepatic circulation.
    • Cholecystokinin (CCK) is the hormone that stimulates gallbladder contraction and emptying, especially in response to fatty foods.
    • Bile secretion decreases when food does not contain fat; it is less stimulated and may be reduced.

    Pancreas and Its Secretions

    • The main role of the endocrine pancreas acinus is to produce digestive enzymes.
    • Amylase is the most abundant enzyme secreted by acinar cells in the pancreas.
    • Pancreatic zymogens stored in acinar cells are activated by enteropeptidase in the small intestine.
    • Autodigestion of the pancreas can occur in cases of pancreatitis or blockage of pancreatic ducts.
    • The secretion of pancreatic enzymes is controlled by the hormone secretin and cholecystokinin.
    • Secretin stimulates the pancreas to produce bicarbonate to neutralize acidic chyme entering the small intestine.
    • The accessory pancreatic duct (Santorini) facilitates drainage of pancreatic secretions, particularly when the main duct is blocked.

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