Digestive System Review Chapter 25

1. Chapter 25
The Digestive System

2. Chapter 25 Review – Areas to focus on
• NOTE: This is not a comprehensive review but areas to
focus on. You are responsible for all reading material.

3. Chapter 25 Review – Areas to focus on
• Anatomy of the tooth and gomphosis
• Gingivitis
• Plaquing
• Anatomy and function of the salivary gland
• Saliva contents
• Mumps
• Anatomy of the esophagus
• Tunica of the stomach
• Stomach glands and their production

4. Chapter 25 Review – Areas to focus on
• Pepsinogen and pepsin function
• Anatomy of the gallbladder and function
• Bile pathway
• Intestinal sections – anatomy of each section
• Swallowing center
• Chylomicrons
• Enterogastic reflex
• Duodenum, jejunum, ilium – Histology of each section
• Anatomy of pancreas , function, cells and their secretions

5. Chapter 25 Review – Areas to focus on
• Peyer’s patches
• Protein digestion and enzymes involved
• Enterokinase
• Bacteria and feces
• Bacteria and large intestines
• Vitamin B12 – production and absorption
• Gastrocolic reflex
• Enzymes and pH
• GI tract epithelium from oral cavity to anus

6. Chapter 25 Review – Areas to focus on
• Tunics of GI tract – oral cavity to anus
• Peritoneum
• Mesentery of GI tract
• Swallowing and the nasopharynx
• Anatomy of the tongue and taste buds
• Deciduous teeth vs permanent teeth