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Which of the following structures is NOT part of the gastrointestinal tract?
Which of the following structures is NOT part of the gastrointestinal tract?
The muscularis layer of the gastrointestinal tract consists of both smooth and skeletal muscle.
The muscularis layer of the gastrointestinal tract consists of both smooth and skeletal muscle.
False
What is the primary function of the accessory organs in the digestive system?
What is the primary function of the accessory organs in the digestive system?
Aid in chemical digestion of food.
The ______ is the largest serous membrane of the body.
The ______ is the largest serous membrane of the body.
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Match the following layers of the gastrointestinal tract with their descriptions:
Match the following layers of the gastrointestinal tract with their descriptions:
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Which layer of the gastrointestinal tract contains blood vessels and lymphatic vessels?
Which layer of the gastrointestinal tract contains blood vessels and lymphatic vessels?
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The esophagus is primarily responsible for nutrient absorption.
The esophagus is primarily responsible for nutrient absorption.
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Name one function of the gall bladder in the digestive system.
Name one function of the gall bladder in the digestive system.
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Which of the following statements about Kupffer’s cells is true?
Which of the following statements about Kupffer’s cells is true?
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The gallbladder has a submucosa layer.
The gallbladder has a submucosa layer.
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What are the three regions of the small intestine?
What are the three regions of the small intestine?
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The small intestine ends at the __________, which controls flow into the large intestine.
The small intestine ends at the __________, which controls flow into the large intestine.
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What is the primary function of the gallbladder?
What is the primary function of the gallbladder?
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Match the following components of the small intestine with their functions:
Match the following components of the small intestine with their functions:
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The hepatic portal vein supplies the liver with blood from the gastrointestinal tract.
The hepatic portal vein supplies the liver with blood from the gastrointestinal tract.
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What are the dimensions of the gallbladder?
What are the dimensions of the gallbladder?
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What is the primary function of the mesentery in the abdominal cavity?
What is the primary function of the mesentery in the abdominal cavity?
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The greater omentum is the smallest peritoneal fold in the abdominal cavity.
The greater omentum is the smallest peritoneal fold in the abdominal cavity.
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What are the two structures remaining in adults from the ventral mesentery during embryonic development?
What are the two structures remaining in adults from the ventral mesentery during embryonic development?
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The _____ is a double sheet of peritoneal membrane that stabilizes organs in the abdominal cavity.
The _____ is a double sheet of peritoneal membrane that stabilizes organs in the abdominal cavity.
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Match the following parts of the peritoneum with their functions:
Match the following parts of the peritoneum with their functions:
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Which of the following does NOT line the inner surfaces of the abdominal cavity?
Which of the following does NOT line the inner surfaces of the abdominal cavity?
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The salivary glands secrete a fluid that helps keep the mucous membranes in the mouth and pharynx moist.
The salivary glands secrete a fluid that helps keep the mucous membranes in the mouth and pharynx moist.
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The space which extends from the gums/teeth to the opening between the oral cavity and the pharynx is called the _____ cavity proper.
The space which extends from the gums/teeth to the opening between the oral cavity and the pharynx is called the _____ cavity proper.
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Study Notes
Peritoneum
- The largest serous membrane in the body
- Parietal peritoneum: lines the inner abdominal cavity
- Visceral peritoneum: lines the organs within the peritoneal cavity
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Mesentery: double sheets of peritoneal membrane extending into the viscera
- Stabilizes organs, prevents entanglement
- Provides access for blood vessels, nerves, and lymphatics
- Forms during embryonic development:
- Dorsal mesentery: persists in adults
- Ventral mesentery: disappears except for the falciform ligament and lesser omentum
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Falciform ligament: peritoneal fold between the liver and anterior abdominal wall
- Stabilizes liver position
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Lesser omentum: peritoneal folds suspending stomach and duodenum from the liver
- Provides access for blood vessels entering/leaving the liver
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Greater omentum: largest peritoneal fold
- Extends from the stomach, hanging between the body wall and anterior small intestine
- Drapes over the transverse colon and coils of the small intestine
- Contains adipose tissue for insulation, protection, and energy reserve
- Mesocolon: extension of parietal peritoneum attaching the large intestine to the posterior body wall
Digestive System
- Consists of the gastrointestinal tract (GIT) and accessory structures
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GIT (alimentary canal):
- Mouth
- Pharynx
- Esophagus
- Stomach
- Small and large intestines
- Rectum
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Accessory structures:
- Teeth
- Tounge
- Salivary glands, liver, gall bladder, pancreas
General Histology of GIT
- Esophagus to anal canal shares similar tissue arrangement:
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Mucosa:
- Epithelium: non-keratinized or simple columnar
- Moistened glandular secretions
- Lamina propia: areolar connective tissue containing blood vessels, sensory nerves, lymphatic vessels, smooth muscle cells, and lymphoid tissue
- Muscularis mucosa
- Submucosa: dense irregular areolar connective tissue, highly vascularized
- Muscularis: smooth muscle cells in inner circular and outer longitudinal layers
- Serosa: serous membrane covering the muscularis externa (except in oral cavity, pharynx, esophagus, and rectum)
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Mucosa:
Liver
- Largest internal organ
- Synthesizes proteins, lipids, and carbohydrates
- Processes nutrients from the intestines
- Detoxifies harmful substances
- Kupffer's cells: phagocytic cells found in the sinusoidal lining
- Bile capillaries and canaliculi: transport bile
- Blood supply: Hepatic artery (1/3) and Hepatic portal vein (2/3)
Gallbladder
- Pear-shaped sac located in a fossa on the liver's visceral surface
- Stores and concentrates bile
- Histology:
- Mucosa (no submucosa)
- Muscualr layer
- Visceral peritoneum
Small Intestine
- Divided into three regions:
- Duodenum: 25 cm long, receives chyme from the stomach and digestive secretions from the liver, gallbladder, and pancreas
- Jejunum: 2.5 m long, primary site of digestion and nutrient absorption
- Ileum: 3.5 m long, ends at the ileocecal valve, which controls flow into the large intestine
- Histology:
- Similar to general GIT histology
- Plicae circulares: circular folds increasing surface area
- Intestinal villi: finger-like projections further increasing surface area
- Microvilli: brush-like projections on epithelial cells, increasing surface area
- Lacteal: lymphatic capillary in each villi, transporting protein-lipid packages (chylomicrons) to the venous circulation
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Explore the anatomy of the peritoneum, the largest serous membrane in the body. This quiz covers key components like the parietal and visceral peritoneum, mesentery, and associated ligaments, highlighting their roles in organ stabilization and vascular access.
