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What are the four layers of the digestive system? |
Mucosa, submucosa, muscularis, serosa |
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Explain the function of the lower esophageal sphincter |
To prevent reflux of gastric contents into oesophagus |
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How is the stomach protected from the acidic gastric juices? |
Stomach is lined by a thick bicarbonate rich mucus |
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What are four adaptions the small intestine has that increases surface area for absorption? |
Length Circular folds Villi Microvilli |
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Name the two reflexs that stimulate movement of the gut contents during a meal. |
Gastroileal Gastrocolic |
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Distinguish between pharmacodynamics & pharmacokinetics. |
Pharmacodynamics - What the drug does to the body Pharmacokinetics- What the body does to the drug |
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Define very low density lipoprotein |
Carry triglycerides & cholesterol. Delivers triglycerides to fat cells for storage |
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Define low density lipoprotien |
Delivers cholesterol to cells throughout the body. High levels of cholesterol cause this molecule to deposit cholesterol in artery walls |
