Week 10 - Accessory Organs of Digestive System & Metabolism Flashcards
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- The liver is located in the ___________ quadrant of the abdomen
right upper
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- __________ is the pigment formed from the breakdown of haemoglobin, processed by the liver.
Bilirubin
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- The gallbladder stores and concentrates __________.
bile
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- The endocrine part of the pancreas releases __________ and __________.
insulin and glucagon
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- __________ metabolism refers to the breakdown of glucose to produce energy.
Carbohydrate
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- The structural and functional cells of the liver are called __________.
hepatocytes
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- __________ metabolism involves breaking down molecules to release energy.
catabolic
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- The gallbladder is located beneath the __________ lobe of the liver.
right
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- The pancreas has both __________ and __________ functions.
endocrine and exocrine
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- The liver stores glucose in the form of __________.
glycogen
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- __________ are the main functional cells of the liver responsible for metabolism and detoxification.
Hepatocytes
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- The __________ supplies oxygenated blood to the liver.
hepatic artery
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- The gallbladder releases bile into the __________ via the ____________ duct.
dudodemun
common bile duct
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- __________ is the anabolic process of building up muscle tissue.
Protein synthesis
- Describe the role of bile in digestion.
Bile emulsifies fats in the small intestine, making them easier to digest by lipase
- What is the role of insulin in glucose metabolism?
Insulin helps lower blood glucose by allowing cells to take in glucose and
promoting glycogen storage in the liver.
- How does the pancreas help regulate blood sugar levels?
The pancreas releases insulin and glucagon to lower or raise blood sugar
as needed.
- Why is the liver important in drug metabolism?
The liver metabolizes many drugs, detoxifying and preparing them for
excretion.
- List three anabolic processes in the human body.
Protein synthesis, DNA replication, fat storage
- What are the primary functions of hepatocytes?
Detoxify blood, produce bile, store glycogen, synthesize proteins,
metabolize drugs
- Explain how bile aids in fat digestion.
: Bile emulsifies fats, increasing their surface area for enzymes like lipase to
digest them.
- Describe how the pancreas contributes to both digestion and blood sugar regulation.
It secretes enzymes (amylase, lipase, protease) and hormones (insulin,
glucagon) to manage digestion and glucose.
- What is meant by Glycolysis, glycogenesis, glycogenolysis and gluconeogenesis
- Glycolysis - break down of glucose into pyruvate, generating ATP
- glycogenesis - the conversion of glucose into glycogen.
- glycogenolysis - the breakdown of glycogen into glucose.
- gluconeogenesis - the manufacture of glucose from non-carbohydrate
sources, mostly protein.
- How does bile help in digestion?
Bile emulsifies fats, increasing their surface area for enzymes like lipase to
digest them.