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name 2 monosaccharides and two polysaccharides |
Glucose Fructose Galactose Starch Glyogen cellulose |
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Please answer the following questions on the layers of the GIT wall : 1. list the 3 main layers of the git wall 2. Name the nerve plexus found in the outer layer and state its function |
1. Mucosa laye, submucosa, muscularis 2. Myenteric plexus |
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List 5 functions of saliva |
digestion lubrication cleansing defence taste buffer waste removal |
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What is the function of the hormone CCK |
It stimulates pancreatic juice secretion, bile secretion |
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state 2 functions of bacteria in the large intestine |
digestion production of vitamins e.g. k |
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Please answer the following question referring to the gall bladder 1. The gall bladder lies on the surface of what organ 2.What does the gall bladder secrete and what is the function of this substance |
1. Liver 2. Bile - emulsifies fat |
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List the 5 functions of the liver |
cleansing detoxification bile production haemolysis synthesis of plasma protiens metabolism of fats glucose amino acids |
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The pancreas has both an endocrine and exocrine function - explain further what is meant by this statement giving examples where possible |
Endocrine - hormones secreted into the blood directly - e.g. insulin, glucagon to regulate blood sugar levels Exocrine - secretes pancreatic enzymes e.g. - Pancreatic lipase into duodenum to assit in digestion |
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what is the role in the stomach of it b12 absorbstion |
secretes intrinsic factor which is needed for the absorbstion of b12 in the terminal ileum |
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list 3 causes of a peptic ulcer |
nsaids h pylori chronic gastrtitus allergies stress smoking |