ANAPHYSIO Flashcards
(60 cards)
where in the GIT does complete digestion takes place?
upper GIT
upper GIT composes of
mouth to small intestines
a part of GIT where there is no digestion anymore
lower GIT
what do you call a stool that indicates bleeding in the upper GIT?
melena
what do you call a stool that indicates bleeding in the lower GIT?
hematochezia
two movement that is known as the peristalsis of the digestive system
mixing movement and propulsive movement
what layer of smooth muscle does the mixing movement in the alimentary canal?
circular layer
what layer of smooth muscle does the propulsive movement in the abdomen?
longitudinal layer
in which layer of the alimentary canal does absorption of nutrients from the food occur?
tunica muscularis
two parts of digestive system
gastrointestinal tract and accessory organs of digestion
what does the liver secretes?
bile
what does the pancreas secretes?
enzymes
most destructive enzyme in the pancreas
lipase
what do you call the largest salivary gland?
parotid gland
accessory organs of digestion is known as what type of gland?
exocrine glands
a process in GIT where breakdown of food into smaller pieces happens
mechanical process
a process in GIT where metabolic breakdown of food happens
chemical process
2 processes in GIT
mechanical and chemical process
what mechanical process occurs in the mouth?
chewing or mastication
what chemical process occurs in the mouth?
secretions of salivary glands
where does carbohydrates digestion starts?
mouth
what enzyme does the saliva has that is responsible for the digestion of carbohydrates?
ptyalin amylase
type of saliva that serves for lubrication
mucus
type of saliva that is watery
serous