NSC 170C1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Lymphatic System, Esophageal Cancer, Hemorrhoid
18 Sep 2016
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Cells come together to create tissues which leads to the other parts of the body- organization. Mechanical digestion is what gets food ready for chemical digestion. Peristalsis- moves food down the gi tract. Gallbladder and pancreas secrete digestive juice into small intestine gets secrete digestive juices from. Gallbladder secretes bile and pancreas secretes digestive enzymes into small intestine. If not digested, passes to large intestine- colon. Has some chemical digestion- salivary glands can break down starch and carbs. Gi tract organ that connects mouth and stomach. Mucus- in stomach, not in gi tract so throat burns with vomit. Chyme- paste. mix of chewed food with saliva, hcl, some mucus. Carbs are easily and quickly digested and absorbed. Having good bacteria in large intestine makes for a good immune system. Gallbladder squirts bile into small intestine to digest fat. Balance of fiber and water keeps things healthy. Symptoms- acid reflux, nausea, gagging, chronic, dry, cough, and hoarse voice.
