enzymes
Main protein digesting enzyme
pepsin
this layer releases enzymes and hormones
epithelium
a structural abnormality where part of the stomach bulges above the diaphragm is
hiatal hernia
appendix
This amount of water enters the small intestine
This enzyme is released by both brush border (small intestine) and pancreas and functions in protein digestion
Carboxypeptidase
The outermost layer of the esophagus wall is
adventitia
Mumps is an inflammation of
the parotid glands
The esophagus passes this structure in the diaphragm
esophageal hiatus
_____ of intestinal juices are released daily
1-2L
hydrolysis
Which layer in the alimentary canal wall defends against microorganisms
Lamina propria
Helicbacter pylori bacteria can cause
peptic or gastric ulcers
The hepatic artery and vein enter the liver at the ____
porta hepatis
_______ ml/day of pancreatic juice
1200-1500ml
This enzyme functions in infants
Rennin
The epithelium in the stomach and intestines is composed of
simple columnar cells
Excessing vomiting can lead to
alkalosis, electrolyte and acid-based imbalances
this valve controls flow from ileum into the cecum
ileocecal valve
The liver produces _____ of bile daily
900ml
The myenteric nerve plexus is found in
Between longitudinal and circular muscle layers in the muscularis externa
Chemotherapy targets _____ cells which causes nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
_______anchors liver to the stomach
lesser omentum
The bacterial flora releases _____ of irritating acids and gases
500ml