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The Digestive SystemThe Digestive System
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Functions of the DigestiveFunctions of the Digestive
SystemSystem Ingest foodIn
gest food
Break down food into nutrient moleculesBreak down food into nutrient molecules
Absorb molecules into the bloodstreamAbsorb molecules into the bloodstream
Rid the body of indigestible remainsRid the bod
y of indigestible remains
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Main Divisions of the DigestiveMain Divisions of the Digestive
SystemSystem Alimentary analAlimenta
ry anal ontinuous! muscular digestive tube windingontinuous! muscular digestive tube winding
throughout the bodythroughout the body Digests and absorbs food "articlesDigests and absorbs food "articles ontains the following organs#ontains the following organs#
Mouth! $haryn%! &so"hagus! Stomach! Small and 'argeMouth! $haryn%! &so"hagus! Stomach! Small and 'argeIntestinesIntestines
Accessory Digestive (rgansAc
cessory Digestive (rgans ontains the following organs#ontains the following organs#
Teeth! Tongue! )allbladder! Salivary )lands! 'iver! andTeeth! Tongue! )allbladder! Salivary )lands! 'iver! and$ancreas$ancreas
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Digestive System DivisionsDigestive System Divisions
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Digestive $rocessesDigestive $rocesses
IngestionIngestion
$ro"ulsion$ro"ulsion
MechanicalMechanicaldigestiondigestion
hemical digestionhemical digestion
Absor"tionAbsor"tion DefecationDefecation
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irculation of the Alimentaryirculation of the Alimentary
anal*)I Tractanal*)I Tract S"lanchnic irculationS"lanchnic irculation
Includes all arteries branching o+ theIncludes all arteries branching o+ the
abdominal aorta and the he"atic "ortalabdominal aorta and the he"atic "ortalcirculationcirculation
Arterial su""ly#Arterial su""ly# eliac Trunk ,he"atic! s"lenic! and left gastric-eliac Trunk ,he"atic! s"lenic! and left gastric-
Mesenteric Arteries# su". and inf.Mesenteric Arteries# su". and inf. Receives / of the blood volume ,(-0Receives / of the blood volume ,(-0
increases after a mealincreases after a meal
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1istology of the Alimentary1istology of the Alimentary
anal*)I Tractanal*)I Tract From eso"hagus to anus! the walls of theFrom eso"hagus to anus! the walls of the
alimentary canal have the same 2 layers#alimentary canal have the same 2 layers# MucosaMucosa ,secretes hormones and mucus! absorbs,secretes hormones and mucus! absorbs
end "roducts of digestion! and "rotects againstend "roducts of digestion! and "rotects againstinfectioninfection
SubmucosaSubmucosa ,contains lym"hoid follicles and,contains lym"hoid follicles andelastic tissue-elastic tissue-
Muscularis externaMuscularis externa ,segmentation and,segmentation and
"eristalsis! contains inner circular layer and outer"eristalsis! contains inner circular layer and outerlongitudinal layer! area where valves are found-longitudinal layer! area where valves are found- SerosaSerosa ,same as visceral "eritoneum! made of,same as visceral "eritoneum! made of
areolar connective tissue-areolar connective tissue-
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1istology of the )I Tract1istology of the )I Tract
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Peritoneum$eritoneum is the serous membrane lining theabdomino"elvic cavity
Visceral peritoneumcovers the e%ternal surfacesof most digestive organs and is continuous with theparietal peritoneum that lines the body wall
Between the two "eritoneums is the "eritonealcavityMesenteryis a double layer "eritoneum0 "rovidesroutes for B3! lym"hatics! nerves
Alimentary canal organs are classi4ed asRetro"eritoneal 5 no mesentery and organs lies"osterior to the "eritoneum ,SAD$67&R-
Intra"eritoneal 5 mesentery and organs lies
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Features and Functions of theFeatures and Functions of the
MouthMouth Buccal*oral cavityBuccal*oral cavity ontains strati4ed s8uamous e"itheliumontains strati4ed s8uamous e"ithelium
Vestibule:Vestibule: area bounded by li"s andarea bounded by li"s andcheeks e%ternally and teeth and gumscheeks e%ternally and teeth and gumsinternallyinternally
Lips:Lips: "osses no sweat or oil glands"osses no sweat or oil glands
Palate:Palate: forms roof of the mouth! softforms roof of the mouth! softand hard "alate! uvulaand hard "alate! uvula
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Anatomy of the MouthAnatomy of the Mouth
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Features and Functions of theFeatures and Functions of the
TongueTongue 1el"s grind food into a1el"s grind food into a bolusbolus whichwhich
contains "artially digested food andcontains "artially digested food and
salivasaliva 1el"s form words and is a sensory organ1el"s form words and is a sensory organ
for tastefor tasteThree surface features#Three surface features#
Filiform "a"illae ,roughness and gri"-Filiform "a"illae ,roughness and gri"- Fungiform "a"illae ,contains taste buds-Fungiform "a"illae ,contains taste buds- ircumvallate "a"illae ,contains taste buds-ircumvallate "a"illae ,contains taste buds-
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Anatomy of the TongueAnatomy of the Tongue
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Features and Functions of theFeatures and Functions of the
Salivary )landsSalivary )lands Main functions#Main functions#
$roduces and secretes saliva$roduces and secretes saliva
leanses the mouthleanses the mouth Dissolves food chemicals so they can beDissolves food chemicals so they can be
tastedtasted
Moistens food! com"acting it into a bolusMoistens food! com"acting it into a bolus Begins the chemical breakdown of foodBegins the chemical breakdown of food
Salivary amylase# starchSalivary amylase# starch
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Ty"es of Salivary )landsTy"es of Salivary )lands
Submandibular )landsSubmandibular )lands Found underneath the mandibleFound underneath the mandible
Sublingual )landsSublingual )lands Found underneath the tongueFound underneath the tongue
$arotid )lands$arotid )lands Found anterior to the ear between masseterFound anterior to the ear between masseter
and skinand skin
Saliva travels to oral ori4ce via ducts fromSaliva travels to oral ori4ce via ducts from
all three glandsall three glands
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Anatomy of the SalivaryAnatomy of the Salivary
)lands)lands
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om"osition of Saliva# 9:599.;"1 =.:;5:.>
Sodium! "otassium! chloride!Sodium! "otassium! chloride!
"hos"hate! and bicarbonate"hos"hate! and bicarbonate MucinMucin
Salivary amylaseSalivary amylase
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Features and Functions of theFeatures and Functions of the
TeethTeeth Break food into smaller "arts!Break food into smaller "arts!
increasing surface area for digestionincreasing surface area for digestion
Ty"es of TeethTy"es of Teeth Deciduous Teeth ,?baby@ teeth-Deciduous Teeth ,?baby@ teeth- $ermanent Teeth$ermanent Teeth
Incisors5 cutting and shreddingIncisors5 cutting and shredding anines5 "iercing and tearinganines5 "iercing and tearing Molars5 grindingMolars5 grinding $remolars5 grinding and crushing$remolars5 grinding and crushing
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Tooth StructureTooth Structure
CrownCrown# e%"osed# e%"osed
"ortion of tooth"ortion of tooth
covered by enamelcovered by enamel
which covers dentinwhich covers dentin RootRoot# internal "ortion# internal "ortion
that is beneath thethat is beneath the
gums ,gingiva- and isgums ,gingiva- and is
anchored byanchored by"eriodontal ligaments"eriodontal ligaments
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Deglutition and the $haryn%Deglutition and the $haryn%
Deglutition swallowingDeglutition swallowing (ro"haryn% and 'aryngo"haryn% are common(ro"haryn% and 'aryngo"haryn% are common
"assageways for food and air"assageways for food and air $haryn% contains strati4ed s8uamous e"ithelium$haryn% contains strati4ed s8uamous e"ithelium
,friction5resistant-,friction5resistant-
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Features and Functions of theFeatures and Functions of the
&so"hagus&so"hagus Muscular tube that "ro"els food to stomach0Muscular tube that "ro"els food to stomach0
bolus enters stomach throughbolus enters stomach through esophagealesophagealhiatushiatus
Skeletal muscle ,u""er third for swallowing-Skeletal muscle ,u""er third for swallowing-and smooth muscle ,lower third- for "eristalsisand smooth muscle ,lower third- for "eristalsis
&so"hageal glands "roduce mucus to&so"hageal glands "roduce mucus tolubricate boluslubricate bolus
&so"hageal s"hincter "revents backCow into&so"hageal s"hincter "revents backCow intooral cavityoral cavity ardiac s"hincter5 "revents backCow intoardiac s"hincter5 "revents backCow into
eso"haguseso"hagus
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Anatomy of the &so"hagusAnatomy of the &so"hagus
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Microsco"ic Anatomy of theMicrosco"ic Anatomy of the
&so"hagus&so"hagus
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Digestive $rocesses in theDigestive $rocesses in the
Mouth! $haryn%! andMouth! $haryn%! and
&so"hagus&so"hagus Mouth "rocesses#Mouth "rocesses#
IngestionIngestion Mechanical digestion ,e.g. salivary amylase-Mechanical digestion ,e.g. salivary amylase- Initiation of $ro"ulsionInitiation of $ro"ulsion Mastication# chewingMastication# chewing
$haryngeal "rocesses#$haryngeal "rocesses# Deglutition swallowingDeglutition swallowing
3oluntary Buccal "hase3oluntary Buccal "hase Involuntary $haryngeal5&so"hageal $haseInvoluntary $haryngeal5&so"hageal $hase
&so"hageal "rocesses#&so"hageal "rocesses# $eristalsis ,rhythmic contractions! involuntary-$eristalsis ,rhythmic contractions! involuntary-
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Deglutition and the $haryn%Deglutition and the $haryn%
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$eristalsis$eristalsis
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Features and Functions of theFeatures and Functions of the
StomachStomach Tem"orary storage area for food and allows it toTem"orary storage area for food and allows it to
mi% with gastric uice to "roducemi% with gastric uice to "roduce chymechyme Regions# cardiac! fundus! body! and "yloricRegions# cardiac! fundus! body! and "yloric Greater and Lesser CurvaturesGreater and Lesser Curvatures# connected# connected
to greater and lesser omentumsto greater and lesser omentums Rugae foldsRugae folds# longitudinal folds in stomach wall# longitudinal folds in stomach wall
5 mucous b*w folds5 mucous b*w folds Muscle layers arranged circularly! longitudinally!Muscle layers arranged circularly! longitudinally!
AED obli8uely ,aids in digestion-AED obli8uely ,aids in digestion-
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Anatomy of the StomachAnatomy of the Stomach
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Microsco"ic Anatomy of theMicrosco"ic Anatomy of the
StomachStomach Sim"le columnar e"ithelium containsSim"le columnar e"ithelium contains gastricgastric
pitspits that secretethat secrete gastric juicesgastric juices Goblet cellsGoblet cells secrete mucus that coats stomach secrete mucus that coats stomach
and "revents it from being digested itselfand "revents it from being digested itself Parietal cellsParietal cells secrete secrete hydrochloric acidhydrochloric acid
,converts "e"sinogen into "e"sin- and,converts "e"sinogen into "e"sin- and intrinsicintrinsicfactorfactor ,necessary for absor"tion of vitamin B,necessary for absor"tion of vitamin BG-G-
Chief cellsChief cells secrete "e"sinogen which is secrete "e"sinogen which is
converted to "e"sin to aid in "rotein digestionconverted to "e"sin to aid in "rotein digestion Enteroendocrine cellsEnteroendocrine cells release hormones such release hormones such
as#as# 1istamine! Serotonin! )astrin! &ndor"hins! and1istamine! Serotonin! )astrin! &ndor"hins! and
SomatostatinSomatostatin
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1istamine1istamine
5 activates "arietal cells to release 1l5 activates "arietal cells to release 1l
SerotoninSerotonin5 contraction of stomach muscle5 contraction of stomach muscle
)astrin)astrin
5 gastric glands to increase secretion5 gastric glands to increase secretion &ndor"hins&ndor"hins
5 natural o"iates5 natural o"iates SomatostatinSomatostatin
5 sym"athetic n.s.5 sym"athetic n.s.5 inhibits gastric secretion5 inhibits gastric secretion
5 inhibits gastric em"tying5 inhibits gastric em"tying
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Microsco"ic Anatomy of theMicrosco"ic Anatomy of the
Digestive SystemDigestive System
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Digestive $rocesses in theDigestive $rocesses in the
StomachStomach )astric Secretion)astric Secretion
e"halic $hasee"halic $hase Stimulated by the thought! sight! taste! or aromaStimulated by the thought! sight! taste! or aroma
or foodor food In"uts from olfactory rece"tors and taste budsIn"uts from olfactory rece"tors and taste buds
travel to "arasym"athetic enteric ganglia whichtravel to "arasym"athetic enteric ganglia whichthen stimulate stomach glandsthen stimulate stomach glands
)astric $hase)astric $hase Stomach distension activates stretch rece"torsStomach distension activates stretch rece"tors Food chemicals ,e.g. "e"tides! rising "1- activateFood chemicals ,e.g. "e"tides! rising "1- activate
chemorece"tors which activate ) cells whichchemorece"tors which activate ) cells whichsecrete gastrinsecrete gastrin Intestinal $haseIntestinal $hase
$resence of low "1 and "artially digested foods in$resence of low "1 and "artially digested foods induodenum stimulates intestinal gastrin secretionduodenum stimulates intestinal gastrin secretion
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StomachStomach
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)astric Motility and)astric Motility and
&m"tying&m"tying
$eristaltic waves a""roach stomach and become$eristaltic waves a""roach stomach and becomestronger near "yloric regionstronger near "yloric region
$yloric s"hincter allows H m' of chyme to "ass$yloric s"hincter allows H m' of chyme to "assto duodenum and the rest to return to stomachto duodenum and the rest to return to stomachfor further mi%ingfor further mi%ing
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Features and Functions of theFeatures and Functions of the
Small IntestineSmall Intestine Receives chyme from stomach0 "erformsReceives chyme from stomach0 "erforms
maority of digestion and absor"tion ofmaority of digestion and absor"tion ofnutrientsnutrients
Regions#Regions# DuodenumDuodenum,u""er region receiving chyme from,u""er region receiving chyme from
stomach and digestive enJymes from "ancreasstomach and digestive enJymes from "ancreasand bile from liver and gallbladder-and bile from liver and gallbladder-
Jejunum/IleumJejunum/Ileum,lower regions where absor"tion,lower regions where absor"tionoccurs-occurs-
Plicae circularesPlicae circulares,"ermanent folds in mucosa,"ermanent folds in mucosaand submucosa that slow movement of chyme-and submucosa that slow movement of chyme-
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Anatomy of the SmallAnatomy of the Small
IntestineIntestine
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Microsco"ic Anatomy of SmallMicrosco"ic Anatomy of Small
IntestineIntestine
VilliVilli# 4ngerlike "roections that increase# 4ngerlike "roections that increasethe surface area of the SIthe surface area of the SI
MicrovilliMicrovilli# tiny "roections on the "lasma# tiny "roections on the "lasmamembranes of columnar cells that a""earmembranes of columnar cells that a""earfuJJy ,i.e. brush border cells-fuJJy ,i.e. brush border cells-
Crypts of LieberkuhnCrypts of Lieberkuhn# secrete intestinal# secrete intestinaluice and s"ecial lysoJymes that "rotectuice and s"ecial lysoJymes that "rotect
against bacteriaagainst bacteria Peyers PatchesPeyers Patches# aggregated lym"hoid# aggregated lym"hoid
tissues containing lym"hocytestissues containing lym"hocytes
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Microsco"ic Anatomy of theMicrosco"ic Anatomy of the
Small IntestineSmall Intestine
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Secretions of the SmallSecretions of the Small
IntestineIntestine SecretinSecretin# released by enteroendocrine cells# released by enteroendocrine cells
when acidic chyme enters SI0 causes release ofwhen acidic chyme enters SI0 causes release ofbicarbonate5rich "ancreatic uicesbicarbonate5rich "ancreatic uices
SomatostatinSomatostatin# slows gastric motility and# slows gastric motility andem"tying and inhibits "roduction of gastricem"tying and inhibits "roduction of gastricsecretionssecretions
Cholecystokinin (CCK)Cholecystokinin (CCK)# released when fatty!# released when fatty!"rotein5rich chyme enters SI0 causes release of"rotein5rich chyme enters SI0 causes release ofenJyme5rich "ancreatic uices and bileenJyme5rich "ancreatic uices and bile
Brush border enzymesBrush border enzymes# "rocess long "e"tides!# "rocess long "e"tides!nucleic acids! and sugars into smaller onesnucleic acids! and sugars into smaller ones
After Digestion#After Digestion#
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After Digestion#After Digestion#
Absor"tionAbsor"tion
$rotein Fats
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Functions of the 'iverFunctions of the 'iver
'argest internal organ'argest internal organ Functions#Functions#
Filters and "rocesses nutrient5rich bloodFilters and "rocesses nutrient5rich bloodof carbohydrates! "roteins! and li"idsof carbohydrates! "roteins! and li"idsfrom intestinefrom intestine
$roduction and regulation of cholesterol$roduction and regulation of cholesterol $roduction of$roduction of bilebile which emulsi4es fatswhich emulsi4es fats Removes drugs and hormones fromRemoves drugs and hormones from
circulationcirculation
Storage of vitamins and mineralsStorage of vitamins and minerals
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Anatomy of the 'iverAnatomy of the 'iver
Right and Left LobesRight and Left Lobes# se"arated by# se"arated by
falciform ligamentfalciform ligament
Caudate and !uadrate LobesCaudate and !uadrate Lobes# found on# found on"osterior side"osterior side
Blood vessels#Blood vessels# "epatic artery#vein and hepatic portal vein"epatic artery#vein and hepatic portal vein
GallbladderGallbladder# found underneath left lobe!# found underneath left lobe!
stores bilestores bile
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)ross Anatomy of the 'iver)ross Anatomy of the 'iver
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Microsco"ic Anatomy of theMicrosco"ic Anatomy of the
'iver'iver
Liver LobulesLiver Lobules# structural unit of liver# structural unit of liver "epatocytes"epatocytes# liver cells contained within the lobules# liver cells contained within the lobules "epatic portal vein $ "epatic %rtery"epatic portal vein $ "epatic %rtery# the# the
circulation of the liver! they bring blood into the livercirculation of the liver! they bring blood into the liverwhere it is 4ltered through thewhere it is 4ltered through the liver sinusoidalliver sinusoidalcapillariescapillaries
&up'er cells&up'er cells# remove debris# remove debris Filtered blood drains into the central vein! then to theFiltered blood drains into the central vein! then to the
he"atic vein! and eventually to the inferior vena cavahe"atic vein! and eventually to the inferior vena cava (ile(ile,"roduced by he"atocytes- drains into the,"roduced by he"atocytes- drains into the bilebile
ductductafter "assing throughafter "assing through portal triadportal triad Bile then shi""ed to gallbladder for storageBile then shi""ed to gallbladder for storage
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Microsco"ic Anatomy of theMicrosco"ic Anatomy of the
'iver'iver
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Microsco"ic Anatomy of theMicrosco"ic Anatomy of the
'iver'iver
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Blood su""lyBlood su""ly
5 receives fresh (G blood from5 receives fresh (G blood from
hepatic arteryhepatic artery ,o+ of aorta-,o+ of aorta- 5 receives deo%ygenated blood with5 receives deo%ygenated blood with
nutrients ,from small intestine-nutrients ,from small intestine-
55 hepatic portal veinhepatic portal vein)) From liver5From liver5 hepatic vein)hepatic vein)inferiorinferiorvena cavavena cava
1e"atic "ortal vein! he"atic artery and1e"atic "ortal vein! he"atic artery andbile ducts make u" thebile ducts make u" the portal triad*portal triad*
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Function and Regulation ofFunction and Regulation of
BileBile Bile ducts are "resent at every "ortal triadBile ducts are "resent at every "ortal triad Bile Cows downBile Cows down bile canaliculibile canaliculi ,tiny canals-,tiny canals-
between adacent he"atocytes towards bilebetween adacent he"atocytes towards bileduct branches at every "ortal triadduct branches at every "ortal triad
Bile enters the bile ducts which drain intoBile enters the bile ducts which drain intothethe common hepatic ductcommon hepatic duct
BileBile emulsiesemulsies fats! se"arating them intofats! se"arating them intosmaller "artssmaller "arts
BilirubinBilirubin# the chief bile "igment! a waste# the chief bile "igment! a waste"roduct of the heme of hemoglobin formed"roduct of the heme of hemoglobin formedduring the breakdown of worn5outduring the breakdown of worn5outerythrocyteserythrocytes
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Regulation of BileRegulation of Bile
$roduction$roduction Bile e%itsBile e%its cystic ductcystic duct
u"on stimulationu"on stimulation
7 released when7 released when
acidic! fatty chymeacidic! fatty chymeenters intestinesenters intestines
auses#auses# )allbladder ontraction)allbladder ontraction
$ancreatic Kuice Secretion$ancreatic Kuice Secretion Rela%ation ofRela%ation of
he"ato"ancreatiche"ato"ancreatic
s"hincters"hincter
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Features and Functions of theFeatures and Functions of the
$ancreas$ancreas
$ancreatic Kuice secreted by$ancreatic Kuice secreted by acinaracinar cellscells Islets of angerhansIslets of angerhans releaserelease insulininsulin andand
glucagonglucagon ,im"ortant in glucose metabolism-,im"ortant in glucose metabolism- $ancreatic Kuice contains#$ancreatic Kuice contains#
Sodium Bicarbonate ,bu+ers 1l in stomach-Sodium Bicarbonate ,bu+ers 1l in stomach- $roteases ,break down "oly"e"tides-$roteases ,break down "oly"e"tides- $ancreatic amylase ,digests oligosaccarides and$ancreatic amylase ,digests oligosaccarides and
disaccharides into monosaccharides-disaccharides into monosaccharides- $ancreatic li"ases ,break down li"ids into fatty$ancreatic li"ases ,break down li"ids into fattyacids and glycerol-acids and glycerol-
$ancreatic nucleases ,break down nucleic acids-$ancreatic nucleases ,break down nucleic acids-
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Anatomy of the $ancreasAnatomy of the $ancreas
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Regulation of $ancreaticRegulation of $ancreatic
SecretionSecretion
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Features and Functions of theFeatures and Functions of the
'arge Intestine'arge Intestine
Functions#Functions# Reabsor"tion of remaining water andReabsor"tion of remaining water and
electrolyteselectrolytes $roduction and absor"tion of 3itamins B$roduction and absor"tion of 3itamins B
and 7and 7
&limination of feces&limination of feces
Diameter is only : cm but is largerDiameter is only : cm but is larger
than that of the small intestinethan that of the small intestine
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)ross Anatomy of the 'arge)ross Anatomy of the 'arge
IntestineIntestine
+eniae Coli+eniae Coli# bands of smooth muscle that create# bands of smooth muscle that create"ocket5like sacs ,"ocket5like sacs ,haustra,haustra,
CecumCecum# sac5like connection between the small# sac5like connection between the small
and large intestinesand large intestines %ppendi-%ppendi-# small structure containing lym"hoid# small structure containing lym"hoidtissue0 small immune functiontissue0 small immune function
%scending. /escending. +ransverse. and%scending. /escending. +ransverse. and0igmoid Colon0igmoid Colon
0plenic and hepatic 1e-ure0plenic and hepatic 1e-ure RectumRectum# storage area# storage area %nus%nus# regulates defecation with two s"hincter# regulates defecation with two s"hincter
muscles0 internal and e%ternalmuscles0 internal and e%ternal
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Anatomy of the olonAnatomy of the olon
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Microsco"ic Anatomy of theMicrosco"ic Anatomy of the
'arge Intestine'arge Intestine
Sim"le columnar e"ithelium for absor"tionSim"le columnar e"ithelium for absor"tion
e%ce"t in the anal canal where there ise%ce"t in the anal canal where there is
strati4ed s8uamousstrati4ed s8uamous
Eo villi! no digestive5secreting cellsEo villi! no digestive5secreting cells
)oblet cells "roduce mucus for lubrication)oblet cells "roduce mucus for lubrication
ofof fecesfeces
Bacterial Cora synthesiJe vitamin B andBacterial Cora synthesiJe vitamin B andmost of the vitamin 7 needed for bloodmost of the vitamin 7 needed for blood
clottingclotting
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Microsco"ic Anatomy of theMicrosco"ic Anatomy of the
'arge Intestine'arge Intestine
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Summary of DigestionSummary of Digestion
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Summary of DigestionSummary of Digestion
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The $rocess of Absor"tionThe $rocess of Absor"tion
li i lli i l
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linical cornerlinical corner $e"tic ulcers 5 gastric and duodenal! caused by$e"tic ulcers 5 gastric and duodenal! caused by
!elicobacter pylori!elicobacter pylori! ESAIDS! 1cl hy"ersecretion! ESAIDS! 1cl hy"ersecretion irrohsis 5 scarred liver due to chronicirrohsis 5 scarred liver due to chronic
inCammationinCammation
1e"atitis 5 A!B!!D! and &1e"atitis 5 A!B!!D! and &
Biliary calculi 5 gall stones 5 crystals ofBiliary calculi 5 gall stones 5 crystals of
cholesterol in bilecholesterol in bile
Borborygmus 5 rumbling noise caused by gasBorborygmus 5 rumbling noise caused by gas
through intestinesthrough intestines
holecystitis inCammation of gallholecystitis 5 inCammation of gall
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holecystitis 5 inCammation of gallholecystitis 5 inCammation of gall
bladderbladder
olitis 5 inCammation of colonolitis 5 inCammation of colon Dys"hagia 5 diLculty in swallowingDys"hagia 5 diLculty in swallowing
&nteritis 5 inCammation of the&nteritis 5 inCammation of the
intestines Flatuation*erucationintestines Flatuation*erucation