ch 24 digestive system Flashcards
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anabolism
generates complex molecules from simpler ones
catabolism
breaks down complex molecules into simpler ones, releasing energy.
digestive tract
muscular tube that extends from the oral cavity to anus
accessory organs of the digestive system
teeth
tongue
salivary glands
liver
pancreas
gallbladder
major organs of digestive system
oral cavity/mouth
pharynx
esophagus
stomach
small intestine
large intestin
ingestion
when food enters oral cavity
visceral vs parietal peritoneum
visceral: covers organs within the peritoneal cavity
parietal: lines inner surfaces of the body wall
dorsal mesentry
enlarges to form large pouch called greater oomentum
ventral mesentry
disappears along most of digestive tract and eprsists in adults only as lesser omentum and falciform ligament
greater omentum
hangs like an apron from the lateral and inferior borders of the stomach
lesser omentum
stabilizes the position of stomach
falciform ligament
stabilizes the position of the liver relative to the diaphragm and abdominal wall
layers of digestive tract
mucosa
submucosa
muscular layer
serosa
mucosa
inner lining of the digestive tract
muscular layer
smooth muscle
serosa
visceral peritoneum covering the muscular layer
peristalsis
waves of muscular contractions that move a bolus along the digestive tract
segmentation
cycles of contraction that churn and fragment the bolus
oral mucosa
line the oral cavity
oral vestibule
space between the cheeks and the teeth
gingivae
gums
uvula
dangling process at the posterior margin of the soft palate that prevents food from entering the pharynx too soon
palatoglossal arch
extends between soft palate and base of tongue
fauces
space between the oral cavity and the pharynx bounded by the soft palate and the base of the tongue