Digestive Functions
Selective intake of food
Ingestion
Organs found in the GI tract
Oral cavity
Pharynx
Esophagus
Stomach
Small intestine
Large intestine
List the 3 main cells that line the gastric gland in the stomach
Chief Cells
Parietal Cells
Mucous-secreting cells
List the 3 types of cells composing the Islets of Langerhans
Alpha
Delta
Beta
Elimination of waste or undigested residue
Defecation
List the accessory organs
Teeth
Tongue
Salivary glans
Liver
Gallbladder
Pancreas
Chief cells secrete ____
pepsinogen
The Islet of Langerhans functions in endocrine or exocrine secretion?
Endocrine
Mechanical and biochemical breakdown of food into a form usable by the body
Digestion
What two structures form the hepatopancreatic ampulla (bulb)?
Pancreatic and bile duct
Parietal cells secrete ___
HCl
What type of cell acts as the exocrine portion of the pancreas?
Acinar
Uptake of nutrient molecules into the cells of the digestive tract
Adsorption
The portal triad found in the lobules of the liver is composed of what 3 structures?
hepatic portal vein, hepatic portal artery, bile duct
What gland found in the mouth secretes amylase?
Parotid
The following secrete what hormone/product?
Alpha
Beta
Delta
Glucagon
Insulin
Somatostatin
What type of cells are involved in adsorption within the digestive system?
Epithelial cells of digestive tract
Bile is produced in the ___ and enters the ___ to be stored via the ____
liver
galbladder
cystic duct
List the functions for each type of tooth:
Incisors
Canines
Premolars
Molars
Biting
Tearing
Grinding
Fine grinding
Pancreatic enzymes leave the pancreas through what structure?
pancreatic duct