9.4 Digestion in the Mouth and Stomach
Mouth Physical digestion-chewing
Mouth Chemical digestion Saliva -1 litre per day -makes food wet (mucous, enzymes) -Bolus ( a wet ball of food) -Enzyme: salivary amylase starch disaccharides
Swallowing Tongue Soft palate protects nasal openings Epiglottis protects airways
Peristalsis Waves of smooth wave-like muscle contractions
Structure of the Stomach 2L capacity Site of protein digestion
Sphincters Circular muscle Relaxed, food can move through
Stomach Layers: mucosa innermost layer, mucosa secretes digestive juices replaced every 3 days
chyme food & gastric juice in the stomach
Gastrin Hormone released when food is present in the stomach 2L of gastric juices released each day
Acid hydrochloric acid, pH kills germs Activates enzymes (pepsinogen pepsin) nerves in walls of stomach stimulate churning
Acid Reflux Improperly closed GI sphincter Medicine: tums, rolaids,