Physiology of Gastrointestinal Motility
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What distinguishes the proximal stomach from the distal stomach in terms of contraction type?

  • The proximal stomach has peristaltic contractions.
  • The proximal stomach has slow tonic contractions. (correct)
  • Both regions exhibit tonic contractions.
  • The distal stomach has high distensibility.

    • Which factor influences the rate of gastric emptying the most?

  • The type of liquid consumed.
  • The total volume of the meal.
  • The macronutrient composition of the meal. (correct)
  • The presence of digested solids.

    • Which hormone is primarily responsible for inhibiting gastric motility upon stimulation by stomach distension?

  • Gastric inhibitory peptide (GIP)
  • Secretin
  • Gastrin (correct)
  • Cholecystokinin (CCK)

    • Which of the following is TRUE about the gastric emptying of different substances?

    <p>Carbohydrates empty faster than proteins.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements regarding the effects of secretin is accurate?

    <p>Secretin is secreted by S cells in the duodenum in response to acid.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What primarily regulates the progress of intestinal contents along the small and large intestines?

    <p>Enteric nervous system activity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which motor pattern is mainly responsible for mixing and segmentation in the small intestine during the fed state?

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

    What is the function of the ileocecal valve?

    <p>Prevents reflux of colonic contents into the ileum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What stimulates Phase III of the migrating motor complex (MMC)?

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

    How do motility patterns and transit times correlate with meal content?

    <p>They are directly proportional to caloric content</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What primarily triggers peristalsis in the gastrointestinal tract?

    <p>Elicited by mechanical distension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which neurotransmitters are primarily involved in stimulating motility proximal to a food bolus during peristalsis?

    <p>Ach and Substance P</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of segmentation in the gastrointestinal tract?

    <p>Mixing food with digestive secretions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What initiates the basic electrical rhythm (BER) in gastrointestinal smooth muscles?

    <p>Influx of Ca+ ions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During fasting, what change occurs in gastrointestinal motility?

    <p>Inhibition of peristalsis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component of the enteric nervous system is most closely associated with peristalsis?

    <p>Myenteric plexus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor does NOT govern gastric emptying?

    <p>Hormonal response to stress</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do interstitial cells of Cajal influence gastrointestinal motility?

    <p>They generate and regulate the basic electrical rhythm.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What triggers the relaxation of the ileocecal sphincter during digestion?

    <p>Ileal distension due to chyme</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which process primarily aids in the movement of contents through the colon?

    <p>Haustral shuttling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the intrinsic reflex associated with defecation operate in the rectum?

    <p>Contracts the rectum due to stretch receptors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do the enteric nervous system (ENS) and extrinsic nerves play in gastrointestinal reflexes?

    <p>They assist in both reflex and voluntary movements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurs during the gastro-ileal reflex in the gastrointestinal tract?

    <p>Chyme moves into the ileum and empties it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key function of the motility patterns in the intestines?

    <p>Mixing contents with digestive enzymes and juices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During the process of defecation, what is the effect of the extrinsic reflex?

    <p>Intensifies peristaltic waves in the colon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In terms of baselines, what is the basic electrical rhythm (BER) frequency of the duodenum?

    <p>12/min</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an essential feature of cecal distension in relation to the ileocecal sphincter?

    <p>It causes the sphincter to contract</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the migrating motor complex (MMC)?

    <p>Clears stomach contents during fasting periods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factors stimulate the release of motilin?

    <p>Neural input, fat, and acidic conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do parasympathetics influence motility in the gastrointestinal tract?

    <p>Enhance peristalsis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of chewing in the digestive process?

    <p>To prepare food for swallowing and enhance enzymatic activity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do tonic contractions play in the gastrointestinal tract?

    <p>They stabilize sphincters and prevent backflow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the average basal electrical rhythm (BER) in the ileum?

    <p>8 contractions per minute</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What initiates reflex inhibition of chewing muscles?

    <p>Pressure against the mouth lining</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the swallowing center located in the medulla?

    <p>Coordinates the muscular contractions for deglutition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Physiology of Gastrointestinal Motility

    • Gastrointestinal motility encompasses the movement of food through the digestive tract.
    • Motility aids digestion and excretion.
    • Peristalsis moves food forward, while segmentation mixes it.
    • Basic Electrical Rhythm (BER) governs contraction patterns.
    • Motility changes during fasting.
    • Factors affecting gastric emptying and vomiting are defined.
    • Colon motility's role in stool desiccation and evacuation is described.
    • Intrinsic nerve plexuses and extrinsic nerves control motility.

    Objectives

    • List major motility forms in the gastrointestinal tract and their functions in digestion/excretion.
    • Differentiate peristalsis from segmentation.
    • Describe the electrical basis of GI tract contractions and BER's role.
    • Detail how GI motility changes during fasting.
    • Explain how food is swallowed and transferred to the stomach.
    • Identify factors governing gastric emptying and vomiting.
    • Describe how colon motility functions to desiccate and evacuate stool.

    Gastrointestinal Physiology: Motility

    • Motility is influenced by external factors and local changes in the digestive tract.
    • Receptors in the digestive tract activate intrinsic/extrinsic nerves and hormones.
    • Intrinsic autonomic nerves and extrinsic autonomic nerves regulate motility.
    • Gastrointestinal hormones further modulate motility.
    • Exocrine gland cells secrete digestive juices.
    • Endocrine gland cells secrete gastrointestinal and pancreatic hormones.

    Electrical Activity of GI Smooth Muscles

    • Slow waves (BER) initiate contractions in GI smooth muscles.
    • Depolarization occurs due to Ca2+ influx, followed by K+ efflux.
    • Interstitial cells of Cajal (ICC) act as pacemakers.
    • ICCs generate slow waves that cause smooth muscle cell contractions.
    • The intrinsic system includes the submucosal plexus and myenteric plexus.
    • Submucosal plexus controls secretion; myenteric plexus controls peristalsis.

    Electrophysiology of Gastrointestinal Smooth Muscle

    • Basic Electrical Rhythm (BER) is the electrical activity of smooth muscle that underlies the slow, spontaneous, rhythmic contractions of the gut.
    • Spike potentials are superimposed on BER and trigger contractions.
    • Neurotransmitters like acetylcholine and epinephrine can modulate the BER.

    Segment - Specific Patterns

    Mouth & Esophagus

    • Chewing increases food surface area for enzyme action.
    • Chewing is controlled by nuclei in the brain stem.
    • Chewing reflexes control jaw muscles.
    • Swallowing is a coordinated reflex initiated by the swallowing center in the medulla oblongata.
    • Esophageal pressure changes during swallowing.

    Stomach

    • Proximal stomach accommodates food through relaxation.
    • Stomach empties based on food composition; liquids empty faster.
    • The migrating motor complex (MMC) removes undigested material between meals.
    • Gastric motility is influenced by hormones such as gastrin, secretin and CCK.

    Hormonal Control of Stomach

    • Hormones like secretin, CCK, gastrin, and GIP regulate stomach motility and secretions.
    • These hormones respond to stimuli like acid, fats, proteins, and distension.
    • These hormones can promote or inhibit stomach motility.

    Vomiting

    • Vomiting is a protective reflex triggered by the brain stem.
    • Nausea is often a symptom and feeling of illness or discomfort precedes vomiting.
    • Irritants, drugs and emotions can stimulate vomiting.

    Small Intestine

    • Slow waves and peristalsis mix and propel chyme.
    • The migrating motor complex (MMC) removes undigested materials between meals.
    • Motility is controlled by enteric nervous system, hormones, and neural input.

    Colon

    • Haustral shuttling mixes and moves intestinal contents. (smooth contractions).
    • Colon is responsible for water resorption; it also stores and compacts fecal material to prepare for elimination.

    Rectum & Defecation

    • Intrinsic defecation reflex -- Internal sphincter relaxes when rectal pressure increases and external sphincter is consciously controlled.
    • External sphincter relaxes for defecation (extrinsic reflex; conscious).

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