Shared Flashcard Set

Details

Microbiology
Diseases of the Digestive System
6
Microbiology
Undergraduate 1
07/01/2013

Additional Microbiology Flashcards

 


 

Cards

Term
Gastrointestinal Tract (GI)
Definition
The pathway from the mouth to the anus. Most organs of the GI tract are protected by the peritoneum.
Term
Accessory Digestive Organs
Definition
Organs involved in grinding food or providing digestive secretions. Tongue and teeth, salivary glands, liver, gallbladder, pancreas.
Term
Components of the GI Tract
Definition
Mouth, Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine, Large Intestine(colon), Rectum, Anus
Term
Normal Microbiota of the Esophagus, Stomach, and Duodenum
Definition
Almost free of microbes. Peristalsis and rapid transport of food helps prevent microbial colonization.
Term
Normal Microbiota of the Tongue and Teeth
Definition
Viridans Streptococci are most prevalent.
Term
Normal Microbiota of the Lower Small Intestine and Colon
Definition
Microbiota here are microbial antagonists. Mucous membrane prevents microbes entering the bloodstream.
Supporting users have an ad free experience!