Digestive system overview Flashcards
1
Q
what are the sphincters called that are found in the oesophagus
A
upper and lower oesophageal sphincter
2
Q
what is chyme
A
formed when food is broken-down and mixed with gastric juices
3
Q
function of pyloric sphincter
A
connected to duodenum to control release of chyme into small intestine
4
Q
3 sections of small intestine
A
duodenum, jejunum, ileum
5
Q
sympathetic innervation
A
abdominopelvic splanchnic nerves
6
Q
parasympathetic innervation
A
vagus nerve and pelvic splanchnic nerves
7
Q
hepatic portal vein
A
carries oxygen high blood from liver to spleen
8
Q
hepatic vein
A
carries low oxygen blood back to right atrium from liver and drains into inferior vena cava
