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Photo: Colorized computed tomographic (CT) scan of an axial section through the abdomen. The image shows a gallstone (pink) obstructing the bile duct where it leaves the gallbladder (green
circle). The large yellow region around the gallbladder is the liver. a spine vertebra (pink) is visible in bottom center, with C-shaped kidneys (yellow) on either side. 3
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From: Seeley’s Anatomy & Physiology 10th ed New York, NY: McGraw-Hill 2010
Learning outcomes
After studying this presentation, you should be able to:
1. List the functions of the digestive system.
2. Describe the microscopic structure of the gastrointestinal tract.
3. Describe the structure and functions of the esophagus and stomach.
4. Describe the composition and actions of gastric juice and explain how
gastric secretion is regulated.
5. Describe the structure and functions of the small intestine.
6. Identify the location and describe the functions of the digestive enzymes
of the small intestine.
7. Describe the muscle contractions and movements of the small intestine.
8. Describe the structure and functions of the large intestine.
9. Explain the nature and significance of the intestinal microbiota.
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Layers of GI Tract
Composed of 4 tunics:
• Mucosa
• Submucosa
• Muscularis
• Serosa
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Fox SI. Human Physiology 12th ed. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill, 2011.
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Regulation of GI Tract
Extrinsic innervation:
Parasympathetic nervous system (PNS):
oVagus and spinal nerves (preganglionic fibers):
• Stimulate motility and GI secretions
Sympathetic nervous system(SNS):
oPostganglionic sympathetic fibers that pass through
submucosal and myenteric plexuses and innervate
GI tract:
• Reduce peristalsis and secretory activity
Paracrine secretion:
Molecules acting locally
Hormonal secretion:
Secreted by mucosa
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From Mouth to Stomach
Mastication (chewing):
Mixes food with saliva which contains salivary amylase
oEnzyme that can catalyze partial digestion of starch
Deglutition (swallowing):
Begins as a voluntary activity Involves 3 phases:
oOral phase is voluntary
oPharyngeal and esophageal phases are involuntary
• Cannot be stopped
Larynx is raised
Epiglottis covers entrance to respiratory tract
Functions of stomach:
Stores food
Initiates digestion of proteins
Kills bacteria
Moves food (chyme) into intestine
Fox SI. Human Physiology 12th ed. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill, 2011.
Fox SI. Human Physiology 12th ed. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill, 2011.
Fox SI. Human Physiology 12th ed. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill, 2011.
Ileum:
Bile salts, vitamin B12, electrolytes, and H20
Vg Ca++ Channel
-55 Vg K+ Channel
Fox SI. Human Physiology 12th ed. New York, NY:
McGraw-Hill, 2011.
Fox SI. Human Physiology 12th ed. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill, 2011.
Fox SI. Human Physiology 12th ed. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill, 2011.
Fox SI. Human Physiology 12th ed. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill, 2011.
Fox SI. Human Physiology 12th ed. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill, 2011.
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Bile Production and Secretion (2)
Bile acids are derivatives of
cholesterol
Major pathway of cholesterol
breakdown in body
Principal bile acids are:
Cholic acid
Chenodeoxycholic acid
o Combine with glycine or taurine
to form bile salts Bile salts
aggregate as micelles
95% of bile acids are absorbed by
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Fox SI. Human Physiology 12th ed. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill, 2011.
Fox SI. Human Physiology 12th ed. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill, 2011.
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Intestinal Phase
Inhibits gastric activity when chyme enters small
intestine
Arrival of chyme increases osmolality and distension
Activates sensory neurons of vagus and produces an
inhibitory neural reflex:
oInhibits gastric motility and secretion
oIn presence of fat, enterogasterone inhibits gastric motility
and secretion
Hormone secretion:
Inhibit gastric activity:
oSomatostatin, CCK, and GLP-1
Peristalsis:
ACh and substance P
stimulate smooth muscle
contraction above bolus
NO, VIP, and ATP stimulate
smooth muscle relaxation
below bolus
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Uroguanylin:
May stimulate kidneys to secrete salt in urine.
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Intestinal Reflexes
Intrinsic and extrinsic regulation controlled by
intrinsic and paracrine regulators
Gastroileal reflex:
Increased gastric activity causes increased motility of ileum
and movement of chyme through ileocecal sphincter
Ileogastric reflex:
Distension of ileum, decreases gastric motility
Intestino-intestinal reflex:
Overdistension in 1 segment, causes relaxation throughout
rest of intestine
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Secretion of Pancreatic Juice
Secretion of pancreatic juice and bile is stimulated by:
Secretin:
o Occurs in response to duodenal pH < 4.5
o Stimulates production of HC03- by pancreas
o Stimulates the liver to secrete HC03- into the bile
CCK:
o Occurs in response to fat and protein content of chyme in
duodenum
o Stimulates production of pancreatic enzymes
o Enhances secretin
o Stimulates contraction of sphincter of Oddi
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Digestion and Absorption of Lipids
Arrival of lipids in duodenum serves as a stimulus for
secretion of bile
Emulsification:
Bile salt micelles are secreted into duodenum to break up
fat droplets
Pancreatic lipase and colipase hydrolyze triglycerides
to free fatty acids and monoglycerides
Colipase coats the emulsification droplets and anchors
lipase enzyme to them
Form micelles and move to brush border
Fox SI. Human Physiology 12th ed. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill, 2011.