Gastrointestinal System

Anmerkungen:

• Secretes Saliva  Begins chemical breakdown of Carbs Each gland has Serous Cells and Mucous Cells

1. Parotid

   Anmerkungen:

   • anterior and slightly inferior to each ear.  Between cheek and masseter muscle  clear watery fluid & amylase
2. Submandibular

   Anmerkungen:

   • Floor of the mouth  inside lower jaw surface viscous fluid
3. Sublingual

   Anmerkungen:

   • lies on floor of mouth  inferior to tongue thick stringy secretions 
4. Serous Cells

   Anmerkungen:

   • Contains the enzyme SALIVARY AMYLASE
5. Mucous Cells

   Anmerkungen:

   • secretes mucus to bind an lubricate

Anmerkungen:

• 5th Intercostal Space to lower ribs.  about 3 LBS 2 lobes  

1. Functions

   Anmerkungen:

   • Glucose storage Protein synthesis Filtering blood
2. Hepatoportal

   Anmerkungen:

   • Directs blood from intestines through liver to be processed. 

Anmerkungen:

• ULQ posterior to Stomach

1. Function

   Anmerkungen:

   • Fighting Infection  Removal of Red blood Cells from circulation

Anmerkungen:

• Surround organs Smooth membrane  Connective tissue Parietal vs Visceral 

1. Mesenteries
   1. Greater Omenta
   2. Lesser Omenta
   3. Omental Bursa

Anmerkungen:

• ULQ Posterior to Stomach Extends latteraly from Duodenum towards Spleen  15 cm 3 ounces

1. Function

   Anmerkungen:

   • Insulin  Glucagons Digestive enzymes
   1. Enzymes
      1. Protein

         Anmerkungen:

         • Trypsin Chymotrypsin Carboxypeptidase
      2. Fats

         Anmerkungen:

         • Lipases
2. Pancreatic Duct

   Anmerkungen:

   • into Common Hepatic Duct into duodenum by the Ampulla of Vater.