ANP 1107 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Lingual Papilla, Starch, Halitosis

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Vip, motilin, gip (gastric inhibitory peptide: neurotransmitters: acetylcholine, serotonin, histamine, nitric oxide, overview of the digestive system, two groups of organs, alimentary canal (gastrointestinal or gi tract) Digests and absorbs food through lining (mouth to anus ) into blood: organs: mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, anus, 2. Accessory digestive organs/structures: mechanical and chemical digestion of food. Peristalsis segmentation: relationship of the digestive organs to the peritoneum, peritoneum: of the abdominopelvic cavity is the most excessive membrane, serous membranes of abdominal cavity that consists of. Visceral peritoneum: membrane on external surface of most digestive organs, continuous with; Parietal peritoneum: membrane that lines body wall: peritoneal cavity. Can be caused by piercing abdominal wound, perforating ulcer, or ruptured appendix. Peritoneal coverings stick together, which helps localize infection. Dangerous and lethal if it becomes widespread. Absorbs end products of digestion into the blood. Protects against infectious disease: 3 sublayers, epithelium, simple columnar epithelium rich in mucus-secreting (goblet) cells.