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I. BASIC FUNCTIONS OF THE DIGESTIVE TRACT A. Digestionprocess of altering the physical state and chemical composition of food so that the bodys cells can use it B. Absorptionprocess by which small digested molecules pass through the cells of the intestinal tract, entering the blood and lymph 1

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II. ANATOMY OF DIGESTIVE SYSTEM A. Components 1. Alimentary Canal Mouth Pharynx Esophagus Stomach Small intestine Large intestine 2. Accessory Organs Salivary glands Liver Gallbladder Pancreas 2

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Alimentary Canal 3

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B. Wall Structure of Alimentary Canal 1. Alimentary canal is a muscular tube, 30 feet long, and located in the ventral body cavity. 2.Has the same four layers throughout: a. Mucosa Innermost layer b. Submucosa Loose CT with blood vessels, glands, lymph vessels, and nerves c. Muscularis mucosa 2 layers of smooth muscle d. Serosa Outermost layer (visceral peritoneum) 5

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Wall of the Alimentary Canal 6

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C. Movement of the tube 2 Basic Movements: 1. Mixingmixes food with juices secreted by the mucosa of the stomach 2. Propelling movementsperistalsis (wavelike contractions that force food along the digestive tube) MixingPeristalsis 7

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D. Oral Cavity 1. Mouth Receives food Prepares food for digestion (breaks food into small particles and mixes it with saliva) 2. Tongue Mostly muscle Anchored to midline of the floor of the mouth by the frenulum Covered with papillae which contain taste buds Movement aids in mixing food and saliva and moving food toward the rear of the mouth 8

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3. Palate Forms roof of the mouth Consist of hard anterior part (hard palate) and soft posterior part (soft palate) Uvulacone-shaped projection that hangs down from soft palate and pulls upward when swallowing to prevent food from entering the nasal cavity 4. Tonsils Masses of lymphatic tissue 3 tonsil masses: a. palatine b. pharyngeal (adenoids) c. lingual 9

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Oral Cavity 10

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Tonsils 11

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5. Teeth 2 sets a. primary (deciduous)20 b. secondary (permanent)32 F(x): mastication (chewing) 4 types of teeth: a. incisorsfront teeth for biting b. caninecone-shaped for tearing food c. bicuspidsfor grinding food particles d. molarsfor grinding food particles 12

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4 Types of Teeth 13

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Consists of: a. crownpart above gum b. rootanchored to bone by cementum and periodontal ligament c. enamelcovers crown --hardest substance in body d. dentinunder enamel --like very hard bone e. pulp cavityunder dentin --contains blood vessels, nerves, and CT 15

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Tooth 16

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E. Salivary Glands 1. F(x): To secrete saliva which moisten food and begins carbohydrate digestion Cleanses mouth and teeth Dissolves food for taste 2. Consists of serous cells which produce amylase (enzyme that breaks down starch and glycogen) and mucous cells which secrete mucus for lubrication 3. 3 major pairs of salivary glands a. parotidsin front of and below each ear b. submandibularin floor of mouth c. sublingualon floor of mouth under tongue 17

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Salivary Glands 18

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F. Pharynx 1. Common to digestive and respiratory tracts 2. Divided into 3 areas: a. nasopharynxpassage for air during breathing b. oropharynxpassageway for food and air c. laryngopharynxopens into larynx and esophagus 3. F(x): Swallowing (deglutition) -Voluntary but becomes involuntary as swallowing reflex is initiated -Involves chewing and bolus (ball of partially digested food) formation 19

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Pharynx 20

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G. Esophagus 1. Collapsed tube about 10 inches long that connects pharynx and stomach 2. Mucous glands keep it moist and lubricated H. Stomach 1. Anatomy J shaped pouch-like organ just under the diaphragm in the upper left portion of abdominal cavity Inner mucosa forms folds called rugae 21

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2. F(x): Receive food Mix food with gastric juice Initiate protein digestion Limited absorption Transport partially digested food to small intestine 3. Divided into 4 regions: a. cardiacnear esophageal opening b. fundustemporary storage area c. body d. pylorusenters small intestine 22

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Stomach 23

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4. Mucosa is thick with many gastric glands. 5. Gastric glands contain 3 types of secretory cells: a. goblet cellssecrete mucus b. chief cellssecrete digestive enzyme- pepsinogen (inactive form of pepsin which digest proteins) c. parietal cellssecrete hydrochloric acid (HCl) and intrinsic factor 24

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Gastric Gland (Lining of Stomach) 25

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6. F(x) of gastric gland secretions: a. mucusprotection b. HClconverts pepsinogen to pepsin c. intrinsic factoraids in absorption of vitamin B 12 in small intestine 7. Regulation of Gastric Secretion Under nerve and hormone control Gastrin (stomach hormone) increases release of gastric juices 8. Substances absorbed in stomach: water glucose alcohol aspirin lipid-soluble drugs 26

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9. Mixing and Emptying of Stomach Mixing produces chyme (semisolid paste) and peristalsis moves it to the pylorus Rate of emptying depends on the type of food present Liquids pass through rapidly Solids remain until well mixed with gastric juices Fatty food remains the longest Carbohydrates pass through the fastest 27

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PANCREAS 28 A. Structure 1.Elongated, flattened organ 2.Extends horizontally across the posterior abdominal wall in the C-shaped curve of the duodenum 3.Pancreatic secretions enter the duodenum(small intestine) through the pancreatic duct 4. Heterocrine Gland (endocrine and exocrine) 5. Exocrine Component functions in digestion Pancreatic acinar cells -make up most of the pancreas -produce pancreatic juice

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Pancreas 29

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LIVER 30 A. Structure 1. Macroscopic Reddish-brown in color Enclosed in a fibrous capsule Well supplied with blood vessels Located in the upper right side of the abdominal cavity inferior to the diaphragm Divided into 2 lobes (large right lobe and smaller left lobe) 2. Microscopic Each lobe is separated into many tiny hepatic lobules (functional unit of liver) Each lobule has many hepatic (cuboidal) cells radiating outward from a central vein

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Liver 31

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32 Functions of the Liver 1. Carries out the metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins 2. Storage Stores glycogen (animal starch), iron, blood, and vitamins A, D, B 12 3. Blood filtering Removal of damaged red blood cells and foreign substances

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III. GALLBLADDER 33 A. Structure 1. Pear-shaped sac on the inferior surface of the liver 2. Lined with epithelial cells 3.Wall contains a strong, muscular layer 4. Connects to cystic duct which joins with the common hepatic duct to form the common bile duct which empties into the duodenum B. Functions 1.Store bile 2.Concentrate bile by reabsorbing water 3.Release bile into small intestine

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34 Gallstones 1. Crystals formed from cholesterol in bile 2. Can block bile flow, cause pain, and result removal of gallbladder

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SMALL INTESTINE 35 A. Structure 1.Tubular organ about 20 feet long 2.Joins the stomach at the pyloric sphincter 3.Joins the large intestine at the ileocecal junction 4.3 Divisions: duodenum~10 inches long and 2 in. in diameter (fixed) jejunum~8 feet long ileum~12 feet long 5. Jejunum and ileum are suspended by the mesentery (tissue containing blood vessels, nerves, and lymphatic vessels that supply the intestinal wall)

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38 Functions of the Small Intestine 1. Completes digestion 2. Absorbs products of digestion 3. Receives secretions from pancreas and liver 4. Transports residues to large intestine

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V. LARGE INTESTINE 39 A. Structure 1. 5 feet long 2. 4 Divisions of Large Intestine a. Cecum First 2-3 inches Blind pouch to which is attached the vermiform appendix (lymphatic tissue which has no digestive function) Opening between ileum and cecum controlled by ileocecal valve

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40 b. Colon (4 parts) Ascending (right side) Transverse (longest part) Descending (left side) Sigmoid (S-shaped)

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41 c. Rectum From colon to anal canal d. Anal Canal Last 1-2 inches of large intestine Anus -opening on distal end of anal canal -controlled by 2 sphincter muscles: internal anal sphincter-- involuntary external anal sphincter-- voluntary

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Large Intestine 42

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43 B. Functions of the Large Intestine 1. secrete mucus 2. reabsorb water and electrolytes 3. store and eliminate waste

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44 C. Feces 1. Solid waste 2. Undigested or unabsorbed material 3. 75% water 4. Color due to bile pigments 5. Odor from bacterial activity