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13 Cards in this Set
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List the organs of the gastrointestinal or digestive tract. |
Mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, and colon or large intestine. |
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List the accessory structures of the digestive system. |
Salivary glands, liver, gall bladder, pancreas (exocrine) |
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What are the tissues layers of the gastrointestinal tract organs? (4) |
Mucosa Submucosa Muscularis Serosa |
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Mucosa |
Is the inner lining composed of epithelial tissue that secretes mucus and affects absorption. |
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Submucosa |
Is the next layer, composed of arelor tissue that houses blood vessels for absorption |
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Muscularis |
Is the two layers of smooth muscle tissue for compression and peristalsis |
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Serosa |
Is the superficial membrane secreting serous fluid and anchoring organ into body cavity |
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List the functions of the peritoneum |
Secretes serous fluid to reduce friction, anchors organs in abdominal cavity, and acts as a physical barrier |
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What are the extensions of the parietal peritoneum ? (3) |
Mesentery Lesser omentum Greater omentum |
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Mesentery (2) |
-Is a transparent extension of the dorsal wall -Anchors the intestines and the blood vessels |
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Lesser omentum (2) |
-Is a small extension that attached to the superior curve of the stomach. -Acts as a barrier to infection |
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Greater omentum (3) |
-Is an extension that hangs from the inferior curve of the stomach . -Cover ventral surface -Barrier to infection |
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List the components of the mouth? |
Orval cavity |
