48. GA - Small Intestines & Portal System
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What is the primary function of the small intestine?

  • Absorption of digested food, minerals, and liquids (correct)
  • Secretion of bile
  • Production of digestive enzymes
  • Storage of undigested food

    • Which part of the small intestine begins at the duodenojejunal flexure?

  • Ascending colon
  • Duodenum
  • Jejunum (correct)
  • Ileum

    • How long is the jejunum approximately?

  • 1.5 meters
  • 4.2 meters
  • 2.8 meters (correct)
  • 6.5 meters

    • Where are the jejunum and ileum primarily located within the abdominal cavity?

    <p>Upper left quadrant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the mesentery in relation to the jejunum and ileum?

    <p>Suspension from the posterior abdominal wall</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about the smal intestine's muscle structure is correct?

    <p>It contains both inner circular and outer longitudinal smooth muscle bands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What anatomical significance does the superior mesenteric artery have?

    <p>It is centered around the mesentery and supplies the small intestine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of the small intestine does the jejunum constitute?

    <p>2/5</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What anatomical feature primarily contributes to the increased mucosal surface area in the jejunum?

    <p>Plicae circulares</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do vasa recta associated with the jejunum behave within the mesentery?

    <p>They do not anastomose with one another in the mesentery.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approximate diameter of the jejunum compared to the ileum?

    <p>It has a larger diameter of approximately 3 cm.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which artery supplies the jejunum with blood?

    <p>Jejunal branches of the superior mesenteric artery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a notable characteristic of the mesentery associated with the jejunum?

    <p>It is relatively fat-free and transparent.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes the morphologic transition between the jejunum and ileum?

    <p>It is gradual and not distinct.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the total length of the ileum in relation to the small intestine?

    <p>About three-fifths of the small intestine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the visual continuity of the lumen in the jejunum due to the presence of circular folds?

    <p>The high density of folds obscures the visibility of a continuous lumen.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a distinct characteristic of the ileum compared to the jejunum?

    <p>The ileum has fewer permanent circular folds as it approaches the ileocecal junction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately describes the arterial supply of the ileum?

    <p>Arterial branches to the ileum form complex arterial arcades within the mesentery.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What anatomical feature is prominent in the mesentery of the ileum?

    <p>The mesentery enclosing the ileum contains abundant fat.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do the muscle layers of the ileum differ from those of the jejunum?

    <p>The ileum features both outer longitudinal and inner circular smooth muscle layers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which quadrant of the abdominal cavity is primarily occupied by the ileum?

    <p>Lower right quadrant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What change occurs to the characteristics of the small intestine from the jejunum to the ileum?

    <p>The morphological changes occur gradually with no clear lines of demarcation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which feature is typical of the ileal branches compared to those supplying the jejunum?

    <p>Ileal branches have shorter vasa recta than those supplying the jejunum.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a notable feature of the ileum's morphology?

    <p>The ileum's coils course in a zig-zag fashion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does the enteric nervous system play in the small intestine?

    <p>It mediates peristalsis and glandular secretion even without external nerve input.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately describes the sympathetic innervation of the small intestine?

    <p>It diverts blood away from the small intestine during stress.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does the lymph from the abdominal region ultimately drain?

    <p>Into the left brachiocephalic vein.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes the function of vagal stimulation in the small intestine?

    <p>It enhances digestive activity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is primarily responsible for the sensory perception regarding distension and ischemia in the intestines?

    <p>Specialized sensory receptors in the intestinal wall.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structures are involved in the preganglionic sympathetic innervation of the small intestine?

    <p>Thoracic splanchnic nerves and superior mesenteric ganglia.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurs to the intestines during the ‘fight or flight’ response?

    <p>Blood flow to the intestines is reduced.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which plexuses are responsible for the autonomic control of the gastrointestinal tract?

    <p>Myenteric and submucosal plexuses.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes the arterial arcades of the jejunum from those of the ileum?

    <p>Jejunum has complex arcades with 2-4 layers, while ileum has simple arcades with 1-2 layers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement most accurately describes the venous drainage system of the jejunum and ileum?

    <p>The superior mesenteric vein collects blood from both jejunum and ileum before it enters the hepatic portal vein.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the lacteals found in the jejunum and ileum?

    <p>They absorb and transport dissolved fats, giving lymph a milk-like appearance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In terms of mesenteric fat distribution, how does the jejunum differ from the ileum?

    <p>Ileum exhibits sparse mesenteric fat compared to jejunum, which has heavy accumulation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the final destination of lymphatic drainage from the small intestine?

    <p>Into the cisterna chyli before it enters the thoracic duct.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the number of plicae circulares differ between the jejunum and ileum?

    <p>Jejunum features densely packed plicae circulares while ileum shows greatly diminished numbers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following accurately reflects the characteristics of vasa recti in both the jejunum and ileum?

    <p>Jejunum has longer vasa recti than the ileum.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What feature is notable in the structure of the jejunum compared to the ileum regarding mesentery lymph nodes?

    <p>Lymph nodes of the jejunum are positioned near the surface of the intestinal wall along the arterial arcades.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the middle colic artery?

    <p>Supplies the transverse colon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which artery is primarily responsible for the blood supply to most of the ascending colon?

    <p>Right colic artery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What structure does the ileocolic artery supply?

    <p>Distal part of the ileum and cecum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following branches does NOT arise from the ileocolic artery?

    <p>Descending branch of right colic artery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the middle colic artery communicate with other arteries?

    <p>Forms an anastomosis with right and left colic arteries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which anatomical feature of the SMA is indicative of common variability?

    <p>Variable origins and branching patterns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is characterized by the presence of bulging pouches in the intestine?

    <p>Diverticular disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes the type of artery that arises from the SMA?

    <p>It gives rise to arteries that supply both the small intestine and colon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these arteries would supply blood to the appendix?

    <p>Ileocolic artery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary anatomical location for the formation of the hepatic portal vein?

    <p>At the level of LV1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes a potential complication of bowel obstruction?

    <p>Infection in the peritoneal cavity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In children, which condition involves one part of the intestine sliding into another, causing serious complications?

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

    What is a common cause of bowel obstruction related to colon issues?

    <p>Inflammatory bowel disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which visceral pain condition is often targeted for nerve blockade due to its association with cancer pain?

    <p>Chronic visceral pain from colon obstruction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a common cause of bowel obstruction?

    <p>Chronic liver failure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurs during bowel obstruction that can lead to severe systemic complications?

    <p>Intestinal ischemia and possible rupture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of taeniae coli in the large intestine?

    <p>They are longitudinal smooth muscle bands that assist in peristalsis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which anatomical structure is absent of taeniae coli?

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

    What anatomical feature contributes to the segmentation of the large intestine?

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

    In which quadrant of the abdominal cavity is the cecum primarily located?

    <p>Right lower quadrant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about epiploicae is correct?

    <p>They are fat-filled pouches associated with the colon.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the defining characteristic of the cecum?

    <p>A completely encircled peritoneal structure without a distinct mesentery.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the haustra formation occur in the large intestine?

    <p>From the out-pocketing of the circular muscle layer.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does the ileocecal valve serve?

    <p>It prevents backflow from the large intestine to the ileum.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary source of parasympathetic innervation to the large intestine distal to the splenic flexure?

    <p>Preganglionic fibers from the pelvic splanchnic nerves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structure joins the inferior hypogastric plexus to innervate the descending colon and rectum?

    <p>Superior hypogastric plexus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of pain is associated with ischemia or distension of the large intestine and is referred to spinal levels L1-2?

    <p>Visceral pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the pathway of preganglionic fibers from the right and left vagal trunks in the abdominal cavity?

    <p>They converge and join sympathetic fibers to form the abdominal prevertebral plexus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structures do the preganglionic PANS fibers from CN X utilize to reach their visceral targets?

    <p>Visceral branches of the aorta</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does the inferior mesenteric vein drain?

    <p>Into the splenic vein</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where do the PANS fibers synapse when innervating the intestines?

    <p>On postganglionic neurons in the enteric plexus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What anatomical structure contains the inferior mesenteric vein as it travels to the splenic vein?

    <p>Paraduodenal fold</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which types of neurons carry visceral sensory fibers from the small and large intestines to the spinal cord?

    <p>Visceral afferent sensory fibers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurs during portal hypertension in relation to the anal-rectal region?

    <p>Formation of internal hemorrhoids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What clinical issue might arise from the innervation patterns discussed in the material?

    <p>Referred pain manifesting in the back and sides</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which veins anastomose in the para-umbilical region under conditions of portal hypertension?

    <p>Paraumbilical veins and systemic veins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary exit point for venous blood from the liver?

    <p>Hepatic veins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of portal-systemic anastomoses in the body?

    <p>To allow blood flow to bypass the portal system under certain conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What anatomical feature is primarily involved in the pooling of venous blood during portal hypertension in the area surrounding the umbilicus?

    <p>Paraumbilical veins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What anatomical structure does the inferior mesenteric vein pass posterior to as it reaches the splenic vein?

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

    Study Notes

    Small Intestine

    • The small intestine is responsible for absorbing nutrients, minerals, and fluids.
    • The small intestine consists of three parts: the duodenum (covered in a separate presentation), the jejunum, and the ileum.
    • The jejunum and ileum are located in the infracolic compartment of the abdominal cavity.

    Jejunum

    • The jejunum is approximately 2.8 meters long and makes up about 2/5 of the small intestine.
    • The jejunum has a larger diameter and thicker walls than the ileum.
    • The jejunum has dense, permanent circular folds called plicae circularis, which increase the surface area for absorption.
    • Arterial supply to the jejunum is provided by jejunal branches of the superior mesenteric artery (SMA).
    • The mesentery of the jejunum is relatively fat-free and transparent.

    Ileum

    • The ileum is about 4.2 meters long and makes up approximately 3/5 of the small intestine.
    • The ileum empties into the cecum of the large intestine at the ileocecal valve.
    • The ileum has a narrower diameter and thinner walls than the jejunum.
    • The ileum has a gradual decline in the density of the plicae circulares as it progresses distally.
    • The mesentery of the ileum contains an abundance of fat and is less transparent than the jejunum.
    • Arterial supply to the ileum is provided by ileal branches of the SMA.

    Jejunum vs. Ileum

    • There is no distinct line of demarcation between the jejunum and ileum but their characteristics differ significantly.
    • The jejunum has simple arterial arcades and long vasa recta, while the ileum has complex arterial arcades with shorter vasa recta.
    • The jejunum has densely packed plicae circulares, while the ileum has a greatly diminished number.
    • The jejunum has a sparse mesentery with little fat, while the ileum has a mesentery with heavy fat accumulation.

    Venous Drainage of Jejunum and Ileum

    • The venous drainage of the jejunum and ileum follows the paths of the accompanying arteries.
    • The venous blood eventually drains into the superior mesenteric vein (SMV).
    • The SMV carries nutrient-rich blood directly into the hepatic portal vein for processing in the liver.

    Lymphatics of Jejunum and Ileum

    • The lymphatics of the small intestine are called lacteals.
    • Lymphatic vessels drain into mesenteric lymph nodes located within the mesentery.
    • All lymph nodes ultimately drain into superior mesenteric lymph nodes, then into the cisterna chyli, and finally into the left brachiocephalic vein via the thoracic duct.

    Innervation of the Small Intestine

    • The small intestine contains an enteric nervous system that provides peristalsis and glandular secretion.
    • Parasympathetic innervation is provided by the right and left vagal trunks (X), which increases peristalsis and glandular secretion.
    • Sympathetic innervation is provided by thoracic splanchnic nerves, which synapse onto postganglionic neurons in the superior mesenteric ganglia.
    • Sympathetic stimulation reduces blood flow to the small intestine and decreases both smooth muscle motility and glandular secretion.
    • The small intestine is insensitive to touch and most painful stimuli but sensitive to distension and ischemia.

    Large Intestine Characteristics

    • The large intestine has a larger diameter than the small intestine, measuring approximately 4 to 6 cm.
    • It has thin walls compared to the small intestine.
    • It has three longitudinal smooth muscle bands called taeniae coli that are spaced approximately 12-18 mm apart. The taeniae coli are absent in the appendix, rectum, and anal canal, which have a continuous longitudinal smooth muscle layer.
    • The large intestine has haustra, which are sacculations (out-pocketings) of the circular smooth muscle layer.
    • It also has epiploicae appendices, which are small fat-filled pouches covered by peritoneum that are suspended off the external surface of the large intestine

    Divisions of the Large Intestine

    • The cecum is the first part of the large intestine. It is a blind-ended pouch measuring 5-7 cm in length and width. The cecum is completely surrounded by visceral peritoneum but lacks a mesentery. It is located in the right lower quadrant of the abdomen and lies in the iliac fossa.
    • The ileum enters the cecum obliquely on its medial side and forms the ileocecal valve.
    • The ascending colon is the section of the large intestine that ascends from the cecum to the right colic flexure. It lies against the posterior abdominal wall.
    • The transverse colon is the horizontal section of the large intestine that extends from the right colic flexure to the left colic flexure (splenic flexure). It is the most mobile part of the colon.
    • The descending colon descends from the splenic flexure to the pelvic brim (the upper opening of the pelvis). It lies against the posterior abdominal wall.
    • The sigmoid colon is an S-shaped section of the colon that connects the descending colon to the rectum. It is located in the pelvic cavity.
    • The rectum is the final section of the large intestine that extends from the sigmoid colon to the anal canal. It is also located in the pelvic cavity, behind the bladder and uterus (in females) or behind the prostate (in males).
    • The anal canal is the final 2-3 cm of the digestive tract that passes through the pelvic floor and connects the rectum to the anus. It is located within the pelvic floor, terminating at the anus.

    Blood Supply

    • The superior mesenteric artery (SMA) supplies the proximal half of the colon (from the cecum to the splenic flexure of the transverse colon).
    • The middle colic artery supplies the transverse colon.
    • The right colic artery supplies most of the ascending colon.
    • The ileocolic artery supplies the distal part of the ileum, cecum, appendix, and proximal region of the ascending colon.

    Innervation of the Large Intestine

    • The sympathetic nervous system (SNS) innervates the large intestine from the cecum to the splenic flexure of the transverse colon, while the parasympathetic nervous system (PANS) innervates the large intestine distal to the splenic flexure.
    • The SNS fibers are from the greater splanchnic nerve (T5-T9).
    • The PANS fibers to the proximal colon (cecum to splenic flexure) are from the vagus nerve (CN X).
    • The PANS fibers to the distal colon (descending colon to the rectum) are from the pelvic splanchnic nerves (S2-S4).

    Clinical Issues

    • Bowel obstruction can be caused by impacted feces, colon cancer, inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s disease), or volvulus (twisting of the large intestine).
    • Peritonitis can occur from intestinal ischemia, infection, or a ruptured bowel.
    • Diverticular disease (diverticulitis) refers to bulging pouches in the small or large intestine, most commonly occurring in the sigmoid colon.
    • Intussusception is a rare but serious disorder in children where one part of the intestine slides inside an adjacent part.

    Hepatic Portal System

    • The hepatic portal system delivers nutrient-rich venous blood from the GI tract to the liver.
    • This venous blood is collected by the hepatic portal vein, which is formed by the union of the splenic vein and superior mesenteric vein.
    • The inferior mesenteric vein (IMV) drains into the splenic vein, approximately 2 cm to the right of where the splenic vein and the superior mesenteric vein join.

    Portal-Systemic Anastomoses (PSA)

    • The portal venous system communicates with the systemic venous system (inferior vena cava) at several locations.
    • These connections are not normally used for blood flow, but they can become important when the portal circulation is obstructed (portal hypertension), typically due to liver disease.
    • The para-umbilical region is a major site for PSA, with veins in this area anastomosing with systemic veins draining the anterior abdominal wall. Portal hypertension can lead to a buildup of blood in these connections, which can cause swelling around the umbilicus (caput medusae).
    • Another important PSA occurs in the anal-rectal region, where the superior rectal veins (portal) anastomose with the middle rectal veins (systemic). Portal hypertension can cause blood to backflow from the superior rectal veins into the middle rectal veins, resulting in internal hemorrhoids.

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    Test your knowledge on the anatomy and functions of the small intestine, focusing on the jejunum and ileum. This quiz covers key features, dimensions, and vascular supply of these intestinal segments. Enhance your understanding of the role the small intestine plays in digestion and nutrient absorption.

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