Pathologie de l’appareil digestif

The first secretion into the digestive tract takes place in the oral cavity There are three main types of salivary glands contributing to the production of saliva These are the parotid, submandibular and sublingual glands, but also many small buccal glands contribute to the overall secretion (Fig 2-4)

Digestion, Secretion, and Absorption in the Gastrointestinal

Gastric secretion of hydrochloric acid is essential for digestion of proteins, sterilization of stomach contents, and assimilation of elements such as zinc and calcium A low pH is also required for the release of vitamin B12 from food

The Digestive System

Secretion –enzymes and digestive fluids secreted by the digestive tract and its accessory organs facilitate chemical digestion Absorption –passage of the end –products (nutrients) of chemical digestion from the digestive tract into blood or lymph for distribution to tissue cells Elimination –undigested material will be released

Digestive system Diseases of the alimentary tract

Definition: 1t is a forcible expulsion of the contents of the stomach through the mouth and nose which is accompanied by nausia Occurrence: Vomition is not a diseases, but a symptom of a disease, it occurs frequently in carnivores (as dogs and cats) but rare in herbivores Horses do not vomit, but if vomit it indicates

Pathophysiology of the digestive system

the brain to the stomach to reducing acid secretion Antrectomy - remove the lower part of t he stomach (antrum), which produces a hormone that stimulates the stomach to secrete digestive juices A vagotomy is usually done in conjunction with an antrectomy Pyloroplasty - the opening into the duodenum and small intestine

DISEASES OF THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM - SWSBM

Definition —A variety of stomatitis, characterized by small, round, white patches upon the mucous membrane of the tongue, gums, and cheeks Small vesicles appear upon an inflamed base, and later form small ulcers Etiology —This variety usually occurs in children under three years of age, though it may occur at any period of life

Digestive tract definition dictionary

Digestive tract definition dictionary A digestive system is a group of organs composed of the central gastrointestinal tract (IG) and its associated ancillary organs that break down food into smaller components so that nutrients can be absorbed and assimilated This provides the energy needed to support the body

Quiz - The Digestive System

stored after secretion by the liver and before release into the Quiz - The Digestive System Author: Statewide Instructional Resources Development Center