Phys DSA Flashcards
What are 3 stimuli for the secretion of Gastrin?
1) Small peptides and AA’s2) Distention of the stomach3) Vagal stimulation (via GRP)
What are 2 actions of Gastrin?
1) Increase gastric H+ secretion2) Stimulatesgrowthofgastric mucosa
Which cells secrete CCK and their location?
I cellsof theduodenumand jejunum
What are 2 stimuli for the release of CCK?
- Small peptides and AA’s- Fatty acids
What are 4actions of CCK once secreted?
1) Increasedpancreatic enzyme secretionandHCO3-secretion2) Contractionof thegallbladderandrelaxationof sphincter of Oddi3)Growthofexocrine pancreasandgallbladder4)Inhibitsgastric emptying
Which cells secrete Secretin and their location?
S cells of the duodenum
What are 2 stimuli for the secretion of Secretin?
1) H+ in the duodenum2) Fatty acids in the duodenum
What are 4 actions as a result of Secretin release?
1) Increased pancreatic HCO3-secretion2) Increased biliary HCO3-secretion3) Decreased gastric H+ secretion4) Inhibits trophic effect of gastrin on gastric mucosa
What is the site of secretion for Glucose-dependent insulinotropic peptide (GIP)?
Duodenum and Jejunum
What are 3 stimuli for the release ofGlucose-dependent insulinotropic peptide(GIP)?
1) Fatty acids2) AA’s3) Oral glucose
What are 2 actions ofGlucose-dependent insulinotropic peptide(GIP) once released?
1) Increases insulin secretion from pancreatic B cells (incretin effect)2) Decreases gastric H+ secretion
Which 2 hormones mediate the incretin effect?
1) Glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1)2) Gastric inhibitory peptide (GIP)
What are 3actions of ACh in the GI tract?
1) Contraction of smooth muscle2) Relaxation of sphincters3) Increase salivary, gastric, and pancreatic secretion
What are 3 actions of NE in the GI tract?
1) Relaxation of smooth muscle in wall2) Contraction of sphincters3) Increase salivary secretion
What are 3 actions of Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide (VIP)?
1) Relaxation of smooth muscle2) Increased intestinal secretion2) Increased pancreatic secretion
What are the 2 actions of Enkephalins in the GI tract?
1) Contraction of smooth muscle2) Decreased intestinal secretion
What are the 2 actions of Neuropeptide Yin the GI tract?
1) Relaxation of smooth muscle2) Decreased intestinal secretion
What are the 2 actions of Substance P in the GI tract?
1) Contraction of smooth muscle2) Increased salivary secretion
Which 3 NT’s cause contraction of smooth muscle in the GI?
1) ACh2) Enkephalins3) Substance P
Which 4 NT’s cause relaxation of smooth muscle in the GI?
1) NE2) VIP3) NO4) Neuropeptide Y
Which functional layer of the GI tract consists of smooth muscle, and its contractions change the shape and surface area of the epithelium?
Muscularis mucosae
What are slow waves of GI smooth muscle?
Depolarization and repolarization of the membrane potential, but areNOTAPs
What’s a phasic vs. tonic contraction of the GI tract?
-Phasic= periodic contractions followed by relaxation- Tonic= maintain a constant level of contraction w/o regular periods of relaxation
The greater the # of APs on top of the slow wave the larger the _________ contraction
Phasic
Where do phasic contractions occur in the GI tract?
- All tissues involved inmixing and propulsion- Esophagus, stomach (antrum), small intestine
Where do tonic contractions occur in the GI tract?
- Stomach (orad)- Lower esophageal, ileocecal, and internal anal sphincters
What is the effect of ACh and NE on slow waves in the GI tract?
-AChincreases the amplitude of slow waves and the # of AP’s-NEdecreases the amplitude of slow waves
What are the pacemaker for GI smooth muscle?
Interstitial cells of Cajal (ICC) =generateandpropogateslow waves
Where are the interstitial cells of Cajal (ICC) located?
Myenteric plexus
Which part of the brain controls the involuntary swallowing reflex?
Medulla
Describe the afferent and efferent input involved in the involuntary swallowing reflex?
- Food in pharynx –> afferent sensory input via vagus/glossopharyngeal N.—>- Swallowing center (medulla) –> brainstem nuclei –>Efferentinput to pharynx
Which peristaltic wavecannotoccur after vagotomy?
Primary peristaltic wave
What is the secondary peristaltic wave?Why is it significant?
- Occurs if primary wave failsto empty the esophagus or if gastric contents reflux into the esophagus- Occurs even after vagotomy
What is the resting pressure in the UES, body of esophagus (upper, near diaphragm) and LES?
-UES= elevated (> pharynx and body of esophagus)-LES= elevated- Body of esophagus isflaccidwith pressure <0- Near diaphragm the pressure in esophagus is >0 (subatmospheric)
Describe the change in pressure within the esophagus during swallowing?
- UES relaxes (opens - pressure decreases)- Once bolus passes, the sphincter closes and assumes its resting tone- Peristaltic wave: body of esophagus undergoes peristaltic contraction; wave of high pressure moving along esophagus- LES and orad stomach relax - receptive relaxation (pressure decreases)
Which nerve and chemicals are invovled in the opening of the LES?
- Vagal nerve- Release ofVIP-NOalso may play a role
What is happening duringreceptive relaxation and is mediated by what reflex?
- Decrease pressure and increasevolume of the orad region- Vagovagal reflex
Which process is occuring in the caudad region of the stomach for mixing and digestion of food particles?
- Most of the gastric contents arepropelledback into the stomach for further mixing and reduction of particle size-Retropulsion
Large particles of undigested residue remaining in the stomach are emptied by what?Occur at how long of an interval and only during?
- Migrating myoelectric complex (MMC)= periodic, burstin peristaltic contractions- Occur at90 min intervals,during FASTING
Which hormone plays a significant role in mediating MMC’s?
Motilin
Which 4 conditions increase the rate of gastric emptying?
1) Decreased distensibility of the orad2) Increased force of peristaltic contractions of caudad stomach3) Decreased tone of the pylorus4) Increased diameter and inhibition of segmenting contractions of the proximal duodenum
Which 4 factors inhibit gastric emptying?
1) Relaxation of orad2) Decreased force of peristaltic contractions3) Increased tone of pyloric sphincter4) Segmentation contractions in intestine
What is the Entero-Gastric reflex?
Negativefeedback from duodenum willslow downtherate of gastric emptying
Describe the effects that acid, fats, peptides/AA’s, and hypertonicity of the duodenum play in the Entero-gastric reflex.
- Acid in duodenum –>Secretinrelease –> inhibit stomach motility viainhibitionofgastrin- Fats, peptides/AA’s in duodenum –>CCKandGIPrelease –> inhibit stomach motility- Hypertonicity in duodenum –> (unknown hormone) –> inhibit gastric emptying
How are the contractions in the small intestine different from those in the stomach, especially in regards to slow waves.
- Unlike in the stomach, slow waves themselves DO NOT initiate contractions in the small intestine-Spike potentials(AP) are necessary for musle contractions- Slow wave frequency sets themaximum frequencyof contractions
Which hormones/NT’s can stimulate contractions in the small intestine?Which inhibit?
- Serotonin, Prostaglandins, Gastrin, CCK, Motilin, and Insulinstimulatecontractions- Epinephrine (adrenal glands), Secretin, and Glucagoninhibit
Role of the myenteric plexus and submucosal (meissner) plexus of the intestinal wall?
-Myenteric plexusmainly regulatesrelaxationandcontraction-Submucosal (Meissner)plexussense the lumen enviornment
Which cells of the intestinal mucosa sense the food bolus and what is released to initiate the peristaltic reflex?
Enterochromaffin cells (ECC) release 5-HT, which binds receptors onIPANs, initiating peristaltic reflex
What occurs behind and in front ofthe food bolus as it enters the small intestine and peristaltic reflex is initiated (reciprocal innervation)?
- Behindbolus, excitatory NT’s (ACh and Substance P) released incircular m(contracts), while this pathway is simultaneously inhibited in longitudinal m.(relaxes)=segment narrowsand lengthens- In front ofbolus, inhibitory NT’s (VIP and NO)releasedincircular m.(relaxes), while excitatory pathways activated inlongitudinalm.(contracts)= segmentwidensandshorten
Which type of contraction in the small intestine mixes the chyme?
Segmental contraction
What type of movement stimulates the defecation reflex?
Mass movements
Motility in the large intestine is key for?
Absorption of water/vitaminsandconversion of digested food into feces
As the rectum fills with feces what occurs to the SM in the wall of rectum and internal anal sphincter?Which reflex is this?
- SM contracts and internal anal sphincter relaxes- Rectosphincteric reflex
Sensation of rectal distention and voluntary control of the external anal sphincter are mediated by pathways where?What occurs with destruction of these pathways?
- Pathwayswithinthe spinal cord thatleadtothecerebral cortex- Destruction of these pathways causeslossof voluntary controlofdefecation
The vomiting reflex is coordinated by which brain region and the nerve impulses are transmitted via which afferents?
- Coordinated by the medulla- Transmitted byvagusandsympathetic afferentsto multiple brainstem nuclei
Order of events for the vomiting reflex?
- Reverse peristalsis of small intestine- Stomach and pylorus relax- Forced inspiration to increase abdominal pressure- Movement of the larynx- LES relaxation- Glottis closes- Forceful expulsion of gastric contents
What happens/contributestoachalasia of the esophagus?
- Impaired peristalsis-Incomplete LES relaxationduring swallowing (stays closed)- Elevation of LES resting pressure
What is Gastroparesis and one of the most common causes?Injury to what may contribute?
- Slow emptying of stomach/paralysis of stomach in absence of mechanical obstruction- Diabetes mellitus is acommon cause- Injury tovagus nerve
What is the cause of Hirschsprung disease (megacolon)?Descrbe the physiological basis.
-Ganglion cellsabsent from segment of colon- VIP levels low –> SM constriction/loss of coordinated movement -> colon contents accumulate
What is the tonicity of saliva in comparison to plasma?K+, HCO3-, Na+and Cl- concentrations?
-Hypotoniccompared to plasma-IncreasedK+ and HCO3–DecreasedNa+ and Cl-