Physiology 2130 Chapter Notes -Pylorus, Intestinal Villus, Common Bile Duct
14 Apr 2014
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Main function: break down organic nutrients so that they can be absorbed into the body, organic nutrients can be, carbohydrates, proteins, fats, water, vitamins, minerals. Name the basic processes of the digestive system: secretion, release of digestive fluids into the lumen of the digestive tract, fluid may include: Draw and label a picture of the digestive system. Sublingual: glands can produce up to 2 liters of saliva each day, helps lubricate the bolus of food an begins digesting carbohydrates. Due to the enzyme amyla: production and secretion of saliva under the control of the autonomic nervous system. Draw and label a diagram of the stomach and list the function and secretion from each part: stomach is divided into three general areas, upper dome-shaped: fundus, middle body: Mixture that is slowly released into the small intestine. Mixing of the chime is achieved by peristaltic contraction of the stomach walls that begin at the fundus and end at the antrum.
