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What are epithelial cells?
Definition
cells specialized in different parts of the GI tract for secretion and absorption.
Term
Muscularis mucosa
Definition
contration causes a change in the surface area for secretion or absorption
Term
circular muscle
Definition
contraction causes a decrease in diameter of the lumen of the Gi tract
Term
longitudinal muscle
Definition
contraction causes shortening of a segment of the Gi tract
Term
submucosal plexus and myenteric plexus
Definition
comprise the enteric nervous sstem of the Gi tract. integrate and coordinate the motility, secretory, and endocrine functions of the gi tract
Term
Extrinsic innervation consist of.....
Definition
parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous systems
Term
Efferent fibers
Definition
carry information from the brain stem and spinal cord to the GI Tract.
Term
afferent fibers
Definition
carry sensory information from chemoreceptors and mechanoreceptors in the Gi tract to the brain stem and spinal cord.
Term
parasympathetic nervous system is
Definition
excitatory on the functions of GI tract, carried via the vagus and pelvic nerves.
Term
preganglionic parasympathetic fibers synapse in the myenteric and submucosal plexuses
Definition
Term
cell bodies are located?
Definition
in the ganglio of the plexuses then send information to the smooth m., secretory cells, and endocrine cells of the GI tract
Term
the vagus nerve innervates
Definition
esophagus, stomach, pancreas, and upper large intestine
Term
vagovagal reflexes
Definition
reflexes in which both afferent and efferent pathways are contained in the vagus nerve
Term
pelvic nerve innervates
Definition
lower large intestine, rectum, and anus
Term
sympathetic nervous system is
Definition
inhibitory on GI functions
Term
fibers in the sympathetic nervous system originate from
Definition
T8 - L2
Term
preganglionic sympathetic cholinergic fibers synapse in
Definition
prevertebral ganglia
Term
postganglionic sympathetic adrenergic fibers leave
Definition
prevertebral ganglia and synapse in the myenteric and submucosal plexus
Term
cell bodies in ganglia of plexuses send information to
Definition
smooth m., secretory cells, and endocrine cells of the GI tract
Term
Intrinsic innervation consist of
Definition
enteric nervous system
Term
what does intrinsic innervation do?
Definition
coordinate and relay information from the parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous systems to GI tract
Term
How does the intrinsic innervation relay information?
Definition
by using local reflexes
Term
what does the intrinsic innervation control?
Definition
most functions of the GI tract, especially motility and secretion
Term
Mysenteric plexus
Definition
aka Auerback's plexus
primarily controls the motility of the GI smooth m.
Term
Submucosal plexus
Definition
aka Meissner's plexus
primarily controls secretion and blood flow
recieves sensory information from chemoreceptors and mechanoreceptors in the GI tract
Term
four official GI hormones are
Definition
gastrin, CCK, secretin, GIP
Term
little gastrin
Definition
contains 17 a.a.
secreted in response to a meal
all biologic activity resides in the 4 C-terminal a.a.
Term
big gastrin
Definition
contains 34 a.a.
Term
actions of gastrin
Definition
increases H+ secretion by gastric parietal cells
stimulates growth of gastric mucosa by stimulation synthesis of RNA and new protein.
Term
what do patients with gastrin-secreting tumors have?
Definition
hypertrophy and hyperplasia of gastric mucosa
Term
where is gastrin secreted from
Definition
g cells of the gastric antrum
Term
stimuli for gastrin secretion
Definition
in response to a meal
small peptides and a.a. in the lumen of the stomach
distention of stomach
vagal stimulation mediated by GRP
Term
most potent stimuli for gastrin secretion are
Definition
phenylalanine and tryptophan
Term
what does atropine do to vagal stimulation
Definition
nothing, does not block it because the mediator fo the vagal effect is GRP not ACh
Term
inhibition of gastrin secretion by
Definition
H+ in the lumen of the stomach and stomatostatin
Term
what is zollinger-ellison syndrome?
Definition
gastrinoma
occurs when gastrin is secreted by non-B-cell tumors of the pancreas
Term
CCK
Definition
contains 33 a.a.
homologous to gastrin
five C-terminal a.a. are same in CCK and gastrin
biology activity resides in those five ^
has gastrin like activity
Term
actions of CCK
Definition
Stimulates contraction of the gall bladder
causes relaxation of the sphincter of oddi for secretion of bile
stimulates pancreatic enzyme secretion
potentiates secretin-induced stimulation of pancreatic bicard secretion
stimulates growth of exocrine pancreas
inhibits gastric emptying
Term
what does meals with fat do?
Definition
stimulate secretion of CCK --> slows gastric emptying to allow more time for intestinal digestion and absorption
Term
where is CCK released from?
Definition
I cells of the duodenal and jejunal mucosa
Term
what stimulates the release of CCK?
Definition
small peptides and a.a.
fatty acids and monoglycerides
Term
why does triglycerides not stimulate the release of CCK?
Definition
They cannot cross intestinal cell membrane
Term
secretin
Definition
contains 27 a.a.
is homologous to glucagon
all a.a. are required for biologic activity
Term
actions of secretin
Definition
reduce the amount of H+ in the lumen of the small intestine by:
1. stimulate pancreatic bicarb secretion and increase growth of exocrine pancreas
2. stimulate bicarb and h2o secretion by the liver and increases bile production
3. inhibits H+ secretion by gastric parietal cells
Term
secretin is released by?
Definition
s cells of duodenum
Term
what stimulates the release of secretin?
Definition
H+ in lumen of duodenum
fatty acids in the lumen of the duodenum
Term
GIP
Definition
contain 42 a.a.
homologous to secretin and glucagon
Term
actions of GIP
Definition
stimulates insulin release
inhibits H+ secretion by gastric parietal cells
Term
what happens in the presence of an oral glucose load
Definition
GIP causes release of insulin from pancrea.
Term
what releases GIP?
Definition
duodenum and jejunum
Term
Stimuli for the release of GIP
Definition
release in response to fat, protein, and carbs
stimulated by fatty acids, a.a., and orally admistered glucose.
Term
paracrines
Definition
are released from endocrine cells
diffuse over short distances to act on target cells
consist of somatostatin and histamine
Term
somatostatin is secreted by?
Definition
cells throughout the GI tract in response to H+ in lumen
Term
what is somatostatin inhibited by?
Definition
vagal stimulation
Term
what does somatostatin do?
Definition
inhibits release of all GI hormones and gastric H+ secretion
Term
histamine is secreted by
Definition
mast cells of gastric mucosa
Term
what does histamine do?
Definition
increases gastric H+ secretion directly and by potentiating the effects of gastrin and vagal stimulation
Term
neurocrines
Definition
symthesized in neurons of GI tract, moved by axonal transport down to the axon and released by action potentials in the nerves. diffuses across synaptic cleft to target cell
Term
what are the GI neurocrines
Definition
VIP, GRP, and enkephalins
Term
VIP
Definition
contains 28 a.a. and homologous to secretin
Term
VIP is released from
Definition
neurons in the mucosa and smooth m. of GI tract
Term
VIP does what?
Definition
produces relxation of GI smooth m. including LES
stimulates pancreatic bicarb secretion
inhibits gastric H+ secretion (like secretin)
Term
VIP is secreted by?
Definition
pancreatic islet cell tumors
Term
GRP is released from?
Definition
vagus nerves that innervate G cells
Term
GRP does what?
Definition
stimulate gastrin release from G cells
Term
Enkephalins are secreted from
Definition
nerves in the mucosa and smooth m. of GI tract
Term
what does enkephalins do?
Definition
stimulate contraction of GI smooth m. particularly LES, pyloric and ileocecal spincter
AND
inhibit intestinal secretion of fluid and electrolytes.`
Term
which part of the GI tract is striated muscle?
Definition
pharynx, upper one-third of the esophagus, and external anal sphincter
Term
contractile tissue of the GI tract is mainly
Definition
unitary smooth muscle
Term
depolarization of circular muscle leads to
Definition
contraction of a ring of smooth m. and a decrease in diamenter of the that segment
Term
depolarization of longitundinal m. leads to
Definition
contraction in the longitudinal direction and decrease in length of that segment
Term
phasic contractions occur in
Definition
esophagus, gastric antrum, and small intesting, which contract and relax periodically
Term
tonic contractions occur in
Definition
lower esophageal sphincter, orad stomach, and ileocecal and internal anal sphincters
Term
what are slow waves?
Definition
oscillating membrane potentials inherent to smooth m.
occurs spontaneously
Term
where do slow waves originate?
Definition
in the intersitital cells of Cajal, which serve as the pacemakers for GI smooth m.
Term
slow waves are NOT
Definition
acton potentials
Term
mechanism for slow wave production
Definition
1. cyclic opening of Ca2+ channels (depolarization)
2. Followed by K+ channels opening (repolarization)
3. membrane potential of smooth muscle cells closer to threshold --> increases porbablity that action potentials will occur
4. action potentials initiate contraction of the smooth m. cells
Term
frequency of slow waves is not influenced by
Definition
neural or hormonal input
Term
frequency of slow waves sets
Definition
the maximum frequency of contraction for each part of the GI tract
Term
where is the frequency of slow waves lowest at?
Definition
the stomach
Term
where is the frequency of slow waves highest at?
Definition
duodenum
Term
what is chewing?
Definition
lubricates food by mixing it with saliva
decreases the size of food particles to facilitate swallowing and to begin the digestive process
Term
where is swallowing reflex coordinated at?
Definition
medulla
Term
what fibers carry information between the GI tract and the medulla?
Definition
vagus and glossopharyngeal nerves
Term
sequence of events involved in swallowing
Definition
1. nasopharynx closes and at the same time breathing is inhibited
2. laryngeal m. contract to close the glottis and elevate the larynx
3. peristalsis begins in the pharynx to propel the food bolus toward the esophagus. at the same time, UES relaxes to permit the food bolus to enter the esophagus.
Term
Esophageal motility
Definition
propels the swallowed food into the stomach
Term
what is the pressure in the esophagus?
Definition
intraesophageal pressure equals thoracic pressure --> which is lower than atmospheric pressure.
Term
sequence of events for the movement of food into and down the esophagus
Definition
1. UES relaxes to permit swallowed food to enter the esophagus
2. UES then contracts so food will not reflux into pharynx.
3. primary peristaltic contraction creates an area of high pressure behind the food bolus. peristaltic contraction and gravity moves food down.
4. secondary peristaltic contraction clears esophagus of any remaining food.
5. LES relaxes (vagally mediated by VIP)
6. orad of stomach relaxes so food can enter
Term
Gastroesophageal reflux occurs when?
Definition
tone of LES is decreased
Term
Achalasia occurs if
Definition
LES does not relax during swallowing and food accumulates in esophagus
Term
orad region of stomach =
Definition
fundus and proximal body
contains oxyntic glands
responsible for receiving ingested meal
Term
caudad region of stomach =
Definition
antrum and distal body
responsible for contractions that mix food and propel it into the duodenum
Term
Receptive relaxation
Definition
is a vagovagal relex that is initiated by distention of stomach and is abolished by vagotomy
orad region of the stomach relaxes to accommodate the injested meal
CCK is involved. it increases the distensibility of the orad stomach
Term
gastric contractions are increased and decreased by what?
Definition
vagal stimulation and sympathetic stimulation respectively
Term
what mediates the migrating myoelectric complex?
Definition
motilin
Term
Rate of gastric emptying is fastes when stomach contents is
Definition
isotonic
Term
what inhibits gastric emptying
Definition
fat by stimulating the release of CCK
Term
What in the duodenum inhibits gastric emptying?
Definition
H+ via direct neural reflexes
Term
segmentation contractions
Definition
mix the intestinal contents
causes a back and forth movement that causes mixing iwthout any net forward movement of chyme
Term
peristaltic contrations
Definition
highly coordinated
propel the chyme through small intestine
coordinated by the enteric nervous system
Term
gastroileal reflex
Definition
mediated by extrinsic ANS and gastrin
Term
sequence of events for defecation
Definition
1. rectum fills with fecal material, contracts. Internal anal sphincter relaxes (rectosphincteric reflex)
2. ready to defecate, external anal sphincter is relaxed. smooth m of rectum contracts - POOP
Term
Valsalva maneuver
Definition
intra-abdominal pressure is increased by expiring against a closed glottis
Term
Gastrocolic reflex
Definition
presence of food in the stomach increases the motility of the colon and increases the frequency of mass movements.
has a rapid parasympathetic component that is initaiated by stretching of the stomach
slower, hormal component is mediated by CCK and gastrin
Term
constipation is
Definition
increased segmentation contraction
Term
diarrhea is
Definition
decreased segmentation contraction
Term
Hirschsprungs disease
Definition
megacolon
absence of colonic enteric nervous system, results in constriction of invovled segment, marked dilatation and accumulation of intestinal contents proximal to the constriction and severe constipation
Term
retching occurs when
Definition
UES remains closed so gastric contents can't go back into esophagus
Term
vomiting center in medulla is stimulated by
Definition
tickling the back of the throat, gastric distention, and vestibular stimulation
Term
chemoreceptor trigger zone is activated by
Definition
emetics, radiation, and vestibular stimulation
Term
function of saliva
Definition
initial starch digestion by alpha-amylase and initial triglyceride digestion by lingual lipase
lubrication of ingested food by mucus
protectiong of the mouth and esophagus by dilution and buffering of ingested foods
Term
composition of saliva
Definition
high volume
high K+ and bicarb
low na+ and Cl-
hypotonicity
presence of alpha-amylase, lingual lipase, kallikrein
Term
at lowest flow rate, saliva content
Definition
lowest osmolarity
lowest Na+, Cl-, HOC3-
highest K+
Term
at highest flow rate, saliva content
Definition
closest to plasma composition
Term
formation of saliva
Definition
by parotid, submandibular, and sublingual glands
Term
what eject saliva into the mouth
Definition
myoepithelial cells
Term
acinus
Definition
produces initial saliva with composition similar to plasma
initial saliva is isotonic
Term
ducts
Definition
modify the initial saliva by
1. ducts reabsorb Na and Cl --> conc. lower than their plasma conc.
2. ducts secretes K+ and HCO3- --> conc of these ions higher than their plasma conc.
Term
aldosterone acts on
Definition
ductal cells to increase the reabsorption of na+ and secretion of K+
Term
saliva production is control by what?
Definition
parasympathetic and sympathetic NOT hormones
increased by both ^
Term
how does parasympathtic increase saliva?
Definition
cn. 7 and 9
by increasing transport processes in the acinar and ductal cells and by causing vasodilation
Term
how does sympaththetic increase saliva?
Definition
by increasing the growth of salivary glands and activating B-receptors.
Term
parietal cells
Definition
secrete HCL and intrinsic factor
absorb bicarb
Term
chief cells
Definition
secrete pepsinogen
Term
G cells
Definition
secrete gastrin
Term
direct path of vagal stimulation
Definition
innervates parietal cells and stimulates H+ secretion directly
Term
indirect path of vagal stimulation
Definition
innervates G cells and stimulates gastrin secretion which then stimulates H+ secretion by an endocrine action
Term
atropine
Definition
inhibits H+ secretion by blocking the direct pathway which uses ACh as a neurotransmitter
Term
low pH does what?
Definition
inhibits gastrin secretion --> inhibits H+ secretion
Term
somatostatin does what?
Definition
inhibits gastric H+ secretion by direct pathway and indirect pathway
Term
Direct pathway of somatostatin
Definition
somatostatin binds to receptos on parietal cell and are couple to adenylyl cyclase via a Gi protein, inhibits adenylyl cyclase and decreases cAMP levels. --> somatostatin antagonizes the stimulatory action of histamine on H+ secretion.
Term
Indirect pathway of somatostatin
Definition
somatostatin inhibits release of histamine and gastrin and thus decreases H+ secretion indirectly
Term
Prostaglandins does what?
Definition
inhibit gastric H+ secretion by activating a Gi protein, inhibiting adenylyl cyclase and decreasing cAMP level
Term
what is a peptic ulcer disease?
Definition
an ulcerative lesion of the gastric or duodenal mucosa
Term
where does a peptic ulcer occur?
Definition
when there is a loss of protective mucous barrier and/or excessive secretion of H+ and pepsin
Term
what are the protective factors?
Definition
mucus, HCO3, prostaglandins, mucosal blood flow, and growth factor
Term
what are damaging factors?
Definition
H+, pepsin, H. pylori, NSAIDs, stress, smoking and alcohol
Term
gastric ulcers
Definition
gastric mucosa is damaged
gastric H+ secretion is decreased because secreted H+ leaks back through the damaged gastric mucosa.
gastrin levels are increased because decreased H+ secretion stimulates gastrin secretion
Term
duodenal ulcers
Definition
duodenal mucosa is damaged
gastric H+ secretion is increased
gastrin secretion in response to a meal is increased
Term
how does H. pylori cause duodenal ulcer?
Definition
inhibits somatostatin secretion (stimulating gastric H+ secretion) and inhibits intestinal bicard secretion.
Term
Zollinger-Ellison syndrome
Definition
occurs when a gastrin secreting tumor of the pancreas causes increased H+ secretion
Term
atropine
Definition
blocks H+ secretion by inhibitng cholinergic muscarinic receptors on parietal cells thereby inhibiting ACh stimulation of h+ SECRETION
Term
cimetidine
Definition
blocks H2 receptors and inhibits histamine stimulation of h+ secretion
Term
omeprazole
Definition
directly inhibits h, k - ATPase and h+ secretion
Term
pancreatic secretion has a lot of what?
Definition
hco3
Term
pancreatic juice is characterized by?
Definition
high volume
same na and k as plasma
higher hco3 than plasma
lower cl than plasma
isotoncity
pancreatic lipase, amylase, and protease
Term
low flow rate =
Definition
isotonic, mainly na and cl
Term
high flow rate =
Definition
isotonic, mainly na and hco3
Term
acinar cells produce
Definition
small amt of na and cl
Term
ductal cells does what?
Definition
modify initial pancreatic secretion by secreting hco3 and absorbing cl via cl-hco3 exchange
Term
secretin acts on pancreatic.....
Definition
ductal cells to increase bicarb secretion
Term
what is secretin's second messenger?
Definition
cAMP
Term
CCK acts on pancreatic.....
Definition
acinar cells to increase enzyme secretion (amylase, lipases, proteases)
Term
what is the second messenger for CCK?
Definition
IP3 and increased intracellular Ca2+
Term
ACh acts on pancreatic.....
Definition
acinar cells to increase enzyme secretion (amylase, lipases, proteases)
Term
what potentiates the effect of secretin on hco3 secretion?
Definition
CCK and ACh
Term
what inititates gallbladder contraction?
Definition
CCK causes contraction of the gallbladder and relaxtion of the sphincter of Oddi
ACh also causes contraction
Term
Salivary glands secrete
Definition
salt, water, mucus, amylase
Term
esophagus secrete
Definition
mucus
Term
stomach secrete
Definition
HCl, pepsin, and mucus
Term
Pancreas secrete
Definition
enzymes, bicarbonate
Term
liver secrete
Definition
bile salts, bicarbonate, organic waste products and trace materials
Term
small intestine secrete
Definition
enzymes, salt, water, mucus
Term
large intestine secrete
Definition
mucus
Term
morility pathologies are?
Definition
hyper = diarrhea
hypo = constipation
loss of coordinated m. function = Achalasia, Hirschsprung's
sphincter problem = pyloric stenosis
Term
secretion pathologies are?
Definition
excess acid = ulcers, Zollinger-Ellison, H. pyloris
excess electrolyte and water secretion = Cholera, dehydration
excess cholesterol production
deficient enzymes or bile salts = malabsorption
hepatic storage diseases
Term
digestion and absorption pathologies are?
Definition
malabsorption syndromes = osmotic diarrhea, nutrient deficiency
enzyme deficiency = pancreatic disease, ucosal dysfunction
bile salt deficiency = liver disease
deficient or inappropriate nutrient intake
Term
paracrine is a substance that is?
Definition
secreted from one cell and influences, a second adjacent cell
Term
neurocrine is a?
Definition
specific type of paracrine, namely a substance secreted from a nerve terminal that influences another nerve or a neighboring tissue
Term
autocrine is a substance that?
Definition
influences the cell from which it is secreted
Term
What stimulated the secretion of bicarb from the pancreas?
Definition
secretin
Term
where are secretin-secreting cells located at?
Definition
duodenum
Term
what stimulates secretin cells to secrete?
Definition
increase in H+
Term
what causes a decrease in secretion of secretin?
Definition
increase in pH due to bicarb entering duodenum
Term
name some hydrophoic hormones?
Definition
steroids and thyroid
Term
name some hydrophilic substance?
Definition
polypeptide, glycoproteins, some amines (epinephrine)
Term
hormones with receptors in the nucleus exerts its effect through....
Definition
DNA-dependent RNA synthesis
Term
Phosphatidyl inositol is converted to what?
Definition
IP3 which releases Ca2+ from ER and DAG which activates protein kinase C
Term
Ghrelin is secreted from?
Definition
the stomach
Term
gastrin is secreted from
Definition
gastric antrum and duodenal mucosa
Term
CCK is secreted from
Definition
durodenal and jejeunal mucosa
Term
secreting is secreted from
Definition
duodenal mucosa
Term
GIP is secreted from
Definition
duodenal mucosa
Term
motlin is secreted from
Definition
duodenal mucosa
Term
VIP actions
Definition
smooth m. relaxation (LES)
vasodilation
stimulate water movement into pancreatic secretions and into small intestine
increases cAMP to activate CFTR chloride channel on the apical surface of cells in small intestine.
Term
what is required for CCK activity?
Definition
sulfation of tyrosine at postiion 7
Term
what does CCK resemble is it is not activated by sulfation?
Definition
gastrin
Term
when is little gastrin called gastrin II?
Definition
when the tyrosine at postiion 6 from the C-terminal end is sulfated
Term
action of motilin
Definition
stimulate mass contractions of stomach and small intestine during the post-absorptive state
Term
action of gastrin
Definition
stimulate gastric secretion of HCL from parietal cells and stimulates increased parietal cell mass int he gastric mucosa
Term
action of CCK
Definition
stimulates pancreatic enzyme secretion
gall bladder contraction & relaxation of sphincter of oddi
increased exocrine cell mass in the pancreas

inhibits gastric emptying and appetite
Term
action of secretin
Definition
stimulate pancreatic and biliary bicarbonate secretion
increased exocrine cell mass in the pancreatic tissue

inhibit acid secretion by parietal cells
inhibit gastrin secretion by g-cells
inhibit gastric emptying
Term
action of GIP
Definition
stimulate insulin secretion during absorption of glucose
inhibits acid secretion by pareital cells, gastrin secretion by g-cells, and gastric emptying
Term
action of ghrelin
Definition
stimulates food intake, GH secretion, gastric secretion and emptying
inhibits insulin secretion
Term
stimuli for motilin
Definition
vagal input
Term
stimuli for gastrin
Definition
vagal input, peptides, amino acids, and distension
Term
stimuli for CCK
Definition
peptides, amino acids, FFA in durodenum
Term
stimuli for secretin
Definition
acid in duodenum
Term
stimuli for GIP
Definition
glucose, amino acids, and fat in duodenum
Term
histamine is from what cells and where?
Definition
ECL cells in the stomach
Term
what is histamine's action?
Definition
stimulates HCL secretion from parietal cells
stimulates gastrin secretion from G-cells
potentiates effects of gastrin and ACh
Term
what secretes somatostatin and from where?
Definition
from d-cells in the stomach
Term
what is somatostatin's action?
Definition
inhibits parietal cells, inhibit G-cells
inhibit growth hormone (when released into anterior pituitary)
inhibit insulin and glucagon (when released into pancreas)
Term
what are ACh and norepinephrine?
Definition
major postganglionic transmitters of PNS and SNS
Term
what is GRP?
Definition
post-ganglionic vagal transmitter to g-cell
Term
what does VIP do?
Definition
vasodilate splanchnic vessels
relaxes intestinal smooth muscle (NO)
Term
what does enkephalins do?
Definition
increase smooth muscle tone, mediate sphincter contractions, and slow transit time
Term
Visceral afferents is
Definition
GI to brain
functional status to NTS
pain to thalamus
Term
extrinsic efferents to
Definition
GI TRACT
Term
two types of extrinsic efferents is
Definition
PNS and SNS
Term
PNS =
Definition
somotic motor from nucleus ambiguus
visveral motor from dorsal motor nucleus of X
ganglia within neural plexi
Term
SNS =
Definition
major effects on vascular tone, ganglia outside plexi
Term
what makes up interconnected plexi:
Definition
myenteric: between longitudinal and circular muscle layers
submucosal: between circular and muscularis mucosa
Term
external input is from
Definition
PNS mainly
not dependent on external input
Term
intrinsic plexi contains:
Definition
PNS ganglia
cells sensing: stretch and luminal pH, fat, amino acids
cells mediating: contractile strength, blood flow, secretion from endocrine and other cells
Term
intrinsic plexi distributes to
Definition
central to CNA
btwn plexi
locally to cells in tract several mm up and down the tract
Term
Unitary type of muscle
Definition
ACh stimulatory
VIP and NO inhibitory
Term
Smooth m. contraction
Definition
Ca2+ enters cell through voltage-gated channels
binds to calmodulin
ca-calmodulin complex activates myosin light chain kinase
kinase phosphorylates the myosin head
actin-myosin interaction leads to contraction
dephosphorylation leads to relaxation
Term
BER of stomach
Definition
3/min
Term
BER of duodenum
Definition
12/min
Term
BER of terminal ileum
Definition
8/min
Term
pacemaker cells are
Definition
interstitial cells of Cajal in the enteric plexi
Term
what causes propagation of slow waves?
Definition
interstitial cells of Cajal
Term
phasic contraction =
Definition
mixing and propulsive
Term
tonic contraction =
Definition
sphincters having a contractile tone
Term
where is the striated muscle at?
Definition
tongue, pharyngeal constrictors. laryngeal, UES, and upper third of esophagus
Term
where is the smooth muscle at?
Definition
lower two thirds of esophagus and LES
Term
what are the neural controls for skeletal and smooth m.?
Definition
skeletal = somatic branch of vagus (NA)
smooth = visceral branch of vagus (DMNX)
Term
enteric nervous system recieves input from where?
Definition
DMNX
Term
Primary peristalsis depends on what?
Definition
vagal output (extrinsic nervous system)
Term
secondary peristalsis invovles what?
Definition
only esophagus
Term
secondary peristalsis is initiated by what?
Definition
esophageal receptors
Term
secondary peristalsis is mediated by
Definition
enteric nervous system
Term
process for primary swallows
Definition
1. respiration inhibited and nasopharynx closed
2. tongue and pharyngeal m. move food toward esophagus
3. glottis closed
4. UES opens
5. contractile wave moves down esophagus
6. orad portion of stomach relaxes
7. LES opens
Term
what causes LES to contract?
Definition
ACh (excitatory branch of vagus)
Term
how do you increase tone of LES?
Definition
gastrin
Term
what dilates LES?
Definition
VIP & NO from inhibitory branch of vagus
Term
Acid reflux (GERD) depends on
Definition
posture and position relative to diaphragm
Term
how do you increase acid reflux?
Definition
with recumbant position and with movement of LES into thorax
inadequate closure of the LES
Term
oropharynx pressure =
Definition
atmospheric
it increases with swallow
Term
UES (above thorax) pressure = tonically contracted
Definition
pressure > atm
decreases to atm when relaxed
Term
esophageal (within thorax) pressure =
Definition
pressure < atm at rest
increases under contractile wave
Term
LES (in abdomen) pressure =
Definition
resting: P > atm
tonically contracted: P > atm
Term
orad stomach pressure
Definition
pressure decreases before swallow arrives (receptive relaxation)
Term
Achalasia =
Definition
failure of LES to relax
Term
what happens in achalasia?
Definition
absence of transmitters mediating relaxation
absence of neurons, iccs in lower plexi
bloackage of passage of both solids and water
results in mega-esophagus
Term
what mediates gastric motility?
Definition
vagus
Term
what increases the force of contraction of gastrin?
Definition
vagus and ghrelin
Term
what decreases force of contraction leading to delayed emptying?
Definition
CCK, GIP, Secretin
Term
what is gastroparesis?
Definition
decreased contractile function in Diabetes resulting from impaired autonomic function (vagus)
Term
How do you neutralize gastric contents?
Definition
increase secretion of secretin --> stimulates bicarb secretion
increase CCK secretion --> stimulates gall bladder contraction --> increases bile salts and bicarb
Term
what does increases in CCK secretion do?
Definition
stimulates gall bladder contraction --> increases bile salts and bicarb
dilates sphincter of oddi
stimulate secretion of pancreatic enzymes
potentiates bicarb secretion by pancreas
Term
how do you delay gastric emptying?
Definition
decrease the force of contraction of pylorus
decrease vagal output to stomach to decrease force of stomach contractions
increase force of duodenal contraction
increase secretin secretion
increase CCK secretion
Term
gastroparesis causes
Definition
diabetes mellitus
Term
dumping syndrome =
Definition
incompetent pyloric sphincter
rapid emptying
osmotic load in duodenum draws in water from the circulatory system leading to decrease MAP
decrease MAP leads to SNS activation
large shift of water out of circulatory system can leave to CN collapse (syncopy)
Term
central control of vomiting consist of?
Definition
chemoreceptor trigger zone and emetic center
Term
chemoreceptor trigger zone is located in
Definition
area postrema (blood-brain barrier is permeable)
Term
emetic center is located in the?
Definition
dorsalateral reticular formation
Term
what does emetic center do?
Definition
coordinates motor responses
recieves input from: CTZ, vestibular system, thalamus, hypothalamus, cortex, limbic system
Term
CTZ responds to
Definition
humoral stimuli
Term
vomiting center does what?
Definition
coordinates afferent input from central and peripheral sites
initiates vomiting response
Term
metabolic consequences of vomiting
Definition
metabolic alkalosis
volume loss leads to increase Na reabsorption and increase H excretion
Term
vomiting process
Definition
1. prodroma precedes retching
2. retching preces vomiting
3. positive pressure in both abdomen and thorax
4. UES relaxes, increase force of intestingal contraction
Term
small intestinal motility starts where and its rate is
Definition
duodenum
independent of gastric BER
12/min
Term
small intestinal motility produces
Definition
segmentation
Term
BER does what as one moves distally?
Definition
decreases
Term
what do opioids do?
Definition
increase contractile force and are used to treat diarrhea because increased contractile force in sphincters increases transit time
Term
contraction of large intestine leads to
Definition
formation of haustrations
Term
Hirschsprung's Disease
Definition
congenital lack of ganglion cells and interstitial cells of Cajal in plexi in colon
affects internal anal sphincter inhibiting relaxation
results in megacolon and constipation
Term
intussception =
Definition
section of bowel slides into the next
Term
sphincter pressure decreases with what?
Definition
ileal distension
AND
gastroiliac reflex that occurs with eating
Term
sphincter pressure increases with what?
Definition
colonic distension
Term
rectosphincteric reflex =
Definition
increase pressure in rectum
Term
what happens with rectospincteric reflex?
Definition
afferent signal of distension
internal sphincter relaxes
centrally mediated relaxation or contraction of external sphincter
reflex contraction of distal colon and rectum
voluntary increase in abdominal pressure and relaxation of pelvic floor
Term
osmotic diarrhea =
Definition
osmotic water movement with non-absorbed particles (malabsorption)
Term
secretory diarrhea =
Definition
over-secretion of water (activation of CFTR chloride channels)
Term
infectious diarrhea =
Definition
damage to mucosa depends on whether inflammartory or non-inflammatory
Term
altered motility diarrhea =
Definition
rapid transit time decreases water and nutrient absorption leading to increase volume of stool
Term
salivary secretion comes from
Definition
parotid gland
submandibular gland
sublingual gland
Term
two major proteins in saliva
Definition
alpha-amylase and mucin
Term
salivary amylase
Definition
aka ptyalin
produced in parotid glands
digestion of starch
in acinar cells
Term
mucin
Definition
produced in sublingual and submandibular gland
responsible for saliva's viscosity
Term
muramidase
Definition
combats bacteria by lysin bacterial cell wall by having lactoferrin bind iron strongly and depriving microorganisms of sources of iron vital to their growth
Term
lingual lipase
Definition
active in GI tract with an acidic pH optimun and not affected by surface active detergents like bile salts, MCFA, and lecithin
breaks down dietary lipids
Term
lacteroperoxidase
Definition
antimicrobial properties
Term
immunoglobins
Definition
secrete IgA
Term
vasodilation by
Definition
kallikrein - peptidase that converts kininogent o bradykinin
Term
acinar cells in submandibular does what?
Definition
produce primary secretion
Term
duct cells in submandibular does what?
Definition
modify primary secretion
Term
regulate secretion by
Definition
increasing intracelluar Ca2+ or increasing cAMP
Term
parasympathetic control of salivary secretion =
Definition
stimulates enzyme secretion, metabolic rate, myoepithlial cell contraction, blood flow and is necressary to prevent atrophy
Term
sympathetic control of salivary secretion =
Definition
VIP and Substance P stimulate the same variables (not growth), effect on blood flow biphasic
Term
how does aldoesterone alter saliva?
Definition
decreases Na which alters the salt sensitivity of taste receptors
Term
Xerostomia =
Definition
a congenital absence of salivation produces dry mouth
Term
Sjogren's syndrome =
Definition
chronic autoimmune disease, fibrosis and atrophy of glands leading to decreased salivation
Term
what is a secondary affect to the use of anti-cholinergics?
Definition
Dry mouth
Term
salivon =
Definition
basic unit, consisting of the acinus, intercalated duct, striated duct, and excretory duct
Term
serous cells =
Definition
has a lot of ER and zymogen granules
salivary amylase made and stored in zymogen granules and secreted from serous acinar cells
Term
excretory duct cells secrete
Definition
epidermal growth factor, ribonuclease, amylase, and proteases
Term
what is the two-stage model of salivary secretion?
Definition
1. acinar primary secretion is isotonic, plasma-like
2. ductal cells modify secretions to create hypotonic secrretion that is high in K+ & HCO3 and low in Na and Cl
Term
apical Ca activated Cl channel does what?
Definition
Cl is secreted which creates an electrochemical driving force for Na and an osmotic gradient for the movement of H20
Term
what happens in duct cells?
Definition
reabsorption of NaCl and poorly permeable to H2O
basolateral Cl channel active for absorption of Cl without H2O = hypotonic secretion
Term
at high flow rate saliva becomes
Definition
nearly isotonic
bicarb secretion is high relative to plasma
Term
saliva is __________ to plasma, why?
Definition
hypotonic
because ductal cells are not permeable to water just salt
Term
parasympathetic causes _________ saliva
sympathetic causes _____________ saliva
Definition
watery
thicker
Term
three main glands of glandular gastric mucosa =
Definition
cardia, pyloric, fundic
Term
cardia gland has
Definition
mucous cells
Term
pyloric gland has
Definition
mucous cells and
g cells
Term
fundic cell has
Definition
parietal cells, peptic chief cells, mucous neck cells, enteroendocrine cells (G and D)
Term
Mucous cells secrete
Definition
mucus and HCO3
Term
parietal cells secrete
Definition
HCl and intrinsic factor
Term
HCL does what?
Definition
convert pepsinogen to pepsin --> protein digestion
Term
IF does what?
Definition
duodenal binding of B12
Term
chief cells secrete
Definition
pepsinogen and gastric lipase
Term
enterochromaffin secrete
Definition
histamine which stimulate acid secretion
Term
G cells secrete
Definition
gastrin which stimulate acid secretion (HCl and pepsinogen)
activates gastroileal relfex which moves chyme
Term
D cells secrete
Definition
somatostatin which inhibits acid secretion
Term
how does gastric parietal cells secrete HCl?
Definition
H-K ATPase primary active process, pumps H into parietal cell secretory canaliculi
carbonic anhydrase rxn produces H + HCO3
HCO3 transported into the blood leaving the stomach via HCO3/CL exchanger
Cl leaks out of the cell via cl channels
Term
gastric secretion =
Definition
1. pareital cells rich in H+ and Cl
2. non-parietal cells or basal secretion rich in Na
Term
what does prolonged vomiting cause?
Definition
hypochloremic, metabolic alkalosis due to loss of HCl
Term
biliary tract =
Definition
path by which bile is secreted by the liver then transported to the first part of the duodenum
Term
acinar cells in the pancreas secrete
Definition
digestive enzymes
Term
centroacinar cells in the pancreas secrete
Definition
primary aqueous secretion
Term
ductal cells of the pancreas
Definition
modify primary secretion
Term
at low flow rates, primary secretion is
Definition
a plasma-like solution of electrolytes and H2O
Term
what are the three active (Stimulated) phases:
Definition
Cephalic, gastric, and intestinal
Term
cephalic =
Definition
idea, sight, odor, taste, hypoglycemia
Term
gastric =
Definition
food in stomach, distension
Term
intestinal =
Definition
food in intestine
Term
at rest, no food in the stomach what happens?
Definition
food buffers the acid, H+ is high, pH low, Hcl secretion in inhibited
Term
with food, what happens?
Definition
H+ is buffered by the food, the pH rises, the inhibition of secretion is removed --> increase HCl secretion
Term
stimulators of gastric secretion is
Definition
vagus, gastrin, histamine, ghrelin
Term
ACh does what?
Definition
direct stimulation of parietal cell
stimulates ECL cell to secrete histamine
inhibits d-cell secretion of somatostatin (inhibitor)
Term
GRP does what?
Definition
stimulates G-cell to secrete gastrin
Term
gastrin does what?
Definition
direct stimulation of parietal cell
stimulates ECL cell to secret histamine
Term
histamine does what?
Definition
directly stimulates parietal cell
Term
ghrelin does what?
Definition
directly stimulates parietal cell
Term
what inhibits HCl?
Definition
somatostatin, secretin, CCK &GIP, prostaglandins
Term
somatostatin does what?
Definition
inhibits parietal cell & gastrin secretion
stimulates inhibitory g-protein which decreases cAMP
Term
secretin is secreted with
Definition
low duodenal pH
Term
secretin does what?
Definition
inhibits parietal cell, inhibits gastrin secretion, stimulates somatostatin secretion
Term
CCK & GIP is secreted with
Definition
high duodenal fat
Term
CCK & GIP does what?
Definition
inhibit parietal cell and inhibit gastrin secretion
Term
prostaglandins does what?
Definition
inhibit parietal cell and stimulates inhibitory g-protein which decreases cAMP
Term
what controls somatostatin secretion?
Definition
GRP --> stimulates G-cell
ACh --> inhibits D-cell
Term
what stimulates parietal cells?
Definition
ACh, gastrin, histamine
Term
what inhibits parietal cells?
Definition
somatostatin, prostaglandins, secretin, CCK
Term
M1 =
Definition
activation of phospholipase C in Gi tract = yield IP3 and DAG --> increased entry of Ca2+, stimulates secretions and smooth m. contraction
Term
M2 =
Definition
in the heart
ACh activates inhibitory g-protein to decrease cAMP producing a decreased heart rate and conduction velocity
Term
M3 =
Definition
activation of phospholipase C in GI tract = increased entry of Ca2+ and simulates secretion
Term
how do diagnose gastrinoma?
Definition
infuse Ca or secretin
Ca infusion that leads to a large increase in gastrin results in greater HCl secretion = gastrinoma
infuse secretin normally inhibits HCl secretion but increases in patients with gastrinoma.
Term
inflammation in the antral region causes what?
Definition
increases acid secretion which stimulates G cell and inhibits D cell, increases gastrin (which stimulates parietal cell and ECL cell)
Term
inflammation in the body of the stomach does what?
Definition
directly inhibits parietal and ECF cells resulting in a decrease in acid secretion
Term
H. pylori does what?
Definition
generate NH3 and CO2 by urease which neutralizes the acid and allows for colonization and further growth
NH3 damages the mucosal wall
Term
what are the enzymes from acinar cells in the pancrease?
Definition
amylase
lipase (with co-lipase)
endopeptidases (trypin with trypsin inhibitor, chymotrypsin, and elastase)
exopeptidases (carboxypeptdases A & B)
Term
ACh does what in the pancreas?
Definition
stimulates both aqueous and enzyme fractions by
1. mediating cephalic phase secretion
2. vagal-vagal reflex to gastric stretch and duodenal receptors
Term
what does the cephalic/gastric phase do in pancreas?
Definition
increase vagal output in order to stimulate M3 muscarininc receptors on the acinar cells to increase secretion
Term
during intestinal phase in pancreas, what stimulates what?
Definition
stimulation is mostly hormonal
secretin stimulates bicarb secretion from ducts
CCK stimulates enzyme secretion from acinar cells
Term
how do you test for lactose intolerance?
Definition
H2 test.
because the lactose cannot be hydrolyzed to glucose, it is metabolized by bacterial which releases H2.
Term
Name the carriers and what they carry across a cell for carbohydrates.
Definition
Apical side:
SGLT1 = glucose or galactose with 2Na
GLUT5 = fructose

basolateral side:
GLUT2 = glucose, galactose, and fructose
Term
define kinetic advantage
Definition
tripeptide/dipeptide uptake more rapid than AA uptake due to higher effectiveness of oligopeptide transporter (pept1)
Term
hartnup disease =
Definition
metabolic disorder affecting absorption of nonpolar AA
L-phenylalanine cannot pass through a cell
Term
pacnreatic lipase does what?
Definition
hydrolyzes TAGs to FAs and 2-MG
Term
Colipase-dependent pancreatic lipase activity
Definition
procolipase is an inactive form secreted by pancreas and activated in intestinal lumen by trypsin
required to aid binding of pancreatic lipase to the micellar lipid-water interface
Term
what does elevated serum lipase indicate?
Definition
actue pancreatitis
Term
cells at tips of intestinal villi are specialized for?
Definition
absorption of ion and H2O
Term
crypt cells are specialized for
Definition
secretion of ions and H2O
Term
where does the bulk of Na absorption occur?
Definition
jejunum
Term
what activates CIC-2?
Definition
extracellular hypotonicity or strong hyperpolarization
Term
Where is K+ excretion regulated?
Definition
colon
Term
what is increased in cholera?
Definition
cAMP conc. in intestinal epithelial cells
Term
iron must be in which state to be absorbed?
Definition
ferrous
Term
what acts as solubilizing agents for ferric iron?
Definition
gastric acidity and vitamin C
Term
what blocks ferrous absorption?
Definition
antacids
Term
where is ferrous mainly absorbed?
Definition
duodenum
Term
cofactor =
cofactor that is organic =
Definition
nonprotein component of an enzyme
coenzyme
Term
what are fat-soluble vitamins?
Definition
A,D,E, and K
associated with lipids in foods and body
dont dissolve in water or urine
stored in body in fat compartments and may become toxic
do not form classical coenzyme structures
Term
what are water-soluble vitamins?
Definition
thiamin, riboflavin (B2) niacin, b6, b12, biotin, pantothenic acid, folate
Term
what is the function of vitamin E?
Definition
protects membrane unsaturated FAs
Term
what happens if you have a vitamin A deficiency?
Definition
night blindness
Term
The function of vitamin D?
Definition
Ca2+ regulation, bone mineral density
Term
what happens if you have a vitamin D deficiency (sequence of events)?
Definition
lack of vitamin D = inability to make 1,25-diOH-D --> decreased absorption of dietary calcium and increased loss of calicum in feces --> bones are affected
Term
what is the function of vitamin K?
Definition
essential cofactor carboxylation of glutamic acid residues
carboxylated glutamate residues assist Ca2+ binding required for the formation of blood-clotting protein complexes
Term
what does warfarin do?
Definition
it is an anticoagulant
blocks vitamin K cycle from reusing vitamin K
Term
what is the function of thiamin?
Definition
invovled in the metabolism of enery molecules such as glucose
found on membranes of neurons
Term
Niacin's function
Definition
part of two coenzymes (NAD, NADP)
Term
Hartnup's diease =
Definition
inability to absorb dietary typtophan, which results in niacin deficiency
Term
Statin blocks what?
Definition
HMG-CoA reductase in the conversion of acetate to cholesterol
Term
zone 1 =
Definition
nearest to entry of hepatic artery
most resistant to injury
oxidative energy metabolism here
Term
Bile acid-dependent secretion
Definition
water follows secretion of bile acids
secretion is proportional to bile acids returned in portal blood and new bile acids synthesized.
synthesis increases when amount return decreases
Term
Bile acid-independent secretion
Definition
cholangiocytes stimulated by secretin to secrete water and HCO3
Term
what happens when you infuse HCL into the duodenum?
Definition
duodenum contraction increases and stomach contraction decreases
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