lesson 13 transcript + study guide Flashcards
carbohydrates
Quick energy; stored as glycogen in liver and muscle
ex: bread
Lipids
Long-term energy storage; essential fatty acids; insulation
ex: butter
proteins
tissue repair, enzymes, hormones; provides essential amino acids
ex:meat
vitamins
Support metabolism, immunity, bone health, etc.
ex: fruits
- Water-soluble
Not stored; support enzyme function
vitamin C, B
- Lipid-soluble
Stored in fat; support vision, bones, clotting, antioxidants
Vitamin A,D,E,K
Minerals
Bone strength, nerve signals, oxygen transport (iron in hemoglobin)
ex: iron, calcium, sodium
digestion
The mechanical and chemical breakdown of food into absorbable molecules.
mechanical digestion
physical breakdown: chewing, chuning
chemical digestion
enzymatic breakdown: amylase, pepsin
main gi tract in order
Mouth
Pharynx
Esophagus
Stomach
Small intestine
Large intestine
Rectum
Anus
accessory organs
liver, gallbladder, pancreas, salivary glands
histology of Gi tract
Mucosa
submucosa
muscularis
serosa
mucosa
secretes mucus, absorbs nutrients
submucosa
Connective tissue with vessels and nerves
muscularis
circular +longitudinal muscle (peristalsis)
serosa
protective outer layer
mouth
mechanical: chewing
chemical: amylase
saliva starts starch digestion
stomach
mechanical: churning
chemical: pepsin
acid denatures proteins, activates enzymes
duodenum
chemical: enzymes
main site of chemical digestion
jejunum/illeum
major site of absorbtion
bird digestive system
crop: stores food
gizzard: grinds food
peristalsis
rhythmic muscle contractions that move food forward
reverse peristalsis
moves food backward
vomiting, rumination