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CSA-Sem Rev
GI Tract
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Undergraduate 2
12/12/2010

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Term
What does the hindgut of the primitive foregut become?
Definition
descending colon, sigmoid colon, rectum
Term
The trachea is located to the __________ of the esophagus.
Definition
right
Term
The esophagus is located to the _________ of the trachea.
Definition
left
Term
What is the name of the entrance of the esophagus into the stomach?
Definition
cardiac orifice
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What section of the colon is described as a blind cul-de-sac and contains the vermiform appendix?
Definition
cecum
Term
What is the function of the valvulae conniventes?
Definition
increased surface area absorption and retard the passage of food to maximize nutritional absorption
Term
What is another name for the valvulae conniventes?
Definition
valves of Kerkring
Term
What are the segments all along the large intestine called?
Definition
haustra
Term
What is the largest endocrine organ in the body?
Definition
GI tract
Term
What hormone regulates pH in the digestive tract?
Definition
secretin
Term
Which of the following are hormones secreted by the digestive tract? Gastrin, secretin, CCK
Definition
ALL of them!
Term
What are two other names for the rectouterine pouch?
Definition
Pouch of Douglas; posterior cul-de-sac
Term
What are the intraperitoneal organs?
Definition
GLOSSI-GB, liver, ovaries, spleen, stomach, majority of intestines
Term
Where are Brunner's glands located?
Definition
jejunum
Term
Where are the valvulae conniventes located?
Definition
jejunum
Term
What is another name for the duodenum?
Definition
C-loop
Term
Which of the following does not receive its blood through the celiac axis? stomach, mouth, esophagus, intestines, rectum
Definition
rectum
Term
What is the connection between the ilium and the colon?
Definition
ileocecal orifice
Term
What are the 4 sections of the duodenum in order from proximal to distal?
Definition
superior, descending, transverse, ascending
Term
What is the biggest part of the stomach?
Definition
body
Term
What is the connection between the stomach and the duodenum called?
Definition
pyloric orifice
Term
Which layer of the stomach has circular muscle?
Definition
middle
Term
What is the accepted measurement for length of the spleen (according to Curry-Tempkin)?
Definition
12-13 cm
Term
Parenchyma of spleen compares in echogenicity to the liver how?
Definition
iso or hypoechoic to the liver
Term
What type of blood cells are produced throughout life in the spleen?
Definition
White blood cells
Term
Which spleen parenchyma contains malpighian corpuscles?
Definition
white pulp
Term
Which spleen parenchyma is composed of splenic cords and sinuses?
Definition
red pulp
Term
T/F? the spleen produces RBCs and WBCs in the embryo
Definition
True
Term
T/F? The spleen continues to produce RBCs throughout life under normal conditions.
Definition
false
Term
Which parenchyma of the spleen phagocytizes old RBCs?
Definition
red pulp
Term
Which pulp is responsible for reticuloendothelial functions?
Definition
red pulp
Term
T/F? Spleen is covered by a highly reflective peritoneal capsule.
Definition
true
Term
What other type of cells in the body have phagocytic functions?
Definition
Kupffer cells of the liver
Term
What pulp is a reservoir for blood?
Definition
red pulp
Term
What pulp is responsible for the production of antibodies by plasma and memory cells?
Definition
white pulp
Term
Accessory spleens are usually less than _____________ in size
Definition
1 cm or 10mm
Term
What is the most common abnormality of the spleen?
Definition
splenomegaly
Term
What is the only part of the spleen not covered by peritoneum?
Definition
the hilum
Term
This vessel exits the spleen and joins with the IMV and SMV to form the portal vein.
Definition
splenic vein
Term
What makes up the red pulp?
Definition
splenic cords and VENOUS sinuses
Term
What cells produce antibodies?
Definition
plasma cells
Term
In the breakdown of hemoglobin, what is the most abundant pigment released?
Definition
hemosiderin
Term
What is the texture of the spleen?
Definition
homogeneous
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