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1 The Digestive System and Nutrition BIO 105 Chapter 15 Functions of the Digestive System 1. Digestion (mechanical & chemical) 2. Motility 3. Secretion 4. Absorption 5. Excretion The Gastrointestinal Tract (~20 ft tube) The Gastrointestinal Tract + Accessory structures

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The Digestive System and Nutrition

BIO 105

Chapter 15

Functions of the Digestive System

1. Digestion (mechanical & chemical)

2. Motility

3. Secretion

4. Absorption

5. Excretion

The Gastrointestinal Tract (~20 ft tube)

The Gastrointestinal Tract + Accessory structures

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Structure of the Gastrointestinal (GI) Tract

Mouth

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Mouth

• Mechanical & chemical digestion occur

here

Esophagus - Peristalsis

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Stomach

• J-shaped organ

• Storage

• Digestion

• Production of chyme

Gastric Glands

Accessory Structures Pancreas

In addition to regulation of blood glucose,

the pancreas also has a role in digestion through the secretion of 4 classes of

digestive enzymes:

1. amylase

2. proteolytic

3. lipase

4. nucleases

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Liver & Gall bladder

Liver produces bile

Gall bladder stores

bile

Bile – mixture of

ions, cholesterol,

bile pigments, bile

salts, and water

Fat emulsification

• Bile salts become incorporated into fat

droplets, and in combination with intestinal motility break down the fat droplet into

smaller droplets.

Gall Stones

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Small Intestine

Carbohydrate digestion & absorption

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Protein digestion & absorption

Fat digestion & absorption

lipase

Large Intestine

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