https://padlet.com/santomullane/9cslsb7hbpolvuo2 en-us 2023-04-17 13:39:54 UTC 2023-06-07 23:39:23 UTC hello@padlet.com santomullane https://padlet.com/santomullane/9cslsb7hbpolvuo2/wish/2557001352 2023-04-17 13:45:06 UTC https://padlet.com/santomullane/9cslsb7hbpolvuo2/wish/2557001352 santomullane https://padlet.com/santomullane/9cslsb7hbpolvuo2/wish/2557004714 2023-04-17 13:47:21 UTC https://padlet.com/santomullane/9cslsb7hbpolvuo2/wish/2557004714 santomullane https://padlet.com/santomullane/9cslsb7hbpolvuo2/wish/2557006779 2023-04-17 13:48:43 UTC https://padlet.com/santomullane/9cslsb7hbpolvuo2/wish/2557006779 santomullane https://padlet.com/santomullane/9cslsb7hbpolvuo2/wish/2557008078 2023-04-17 13:49:32 UTC https://padlet.com/santomullane/9cslsb7hbpolvuo2/wish/2557008078 santomullane https://padlet.com/santomullane/9cslsb7hbpolvuo2/wish/2557010736 2023-04-17 13:51:13 UTC https://padlet.com/santomullane/9cslsb7hbpolvuo2/wish/2557010736 https://padlet.com/santomullane/9cslsb7hbpolvuo2/wish/2559331463 Human teeth come in a variety of shapes and sizes to preform a variety of functions during the process of chewing food. Chewed up food is the swallowed, a process initiated by the tongue.]]> 2023-04-19 00:29:12 UTC https://padlet.com/santomullane/9cslsb7hbpolvuo2/wish/2559331463 https://padlet.com/santomullane/9cslsb7hbpolvuo2/wish/2559336816 A bolus is a chewed up portion of food that has also already been contacted by saliva.]]> 2023-04-19 00:33:37 UTC https://padlet.com/santomullane/9cslsb7hbpolvuo2/wish/2559336816 https://padlet.com/santomullane/9cslsb7hbpolvuo2/wish/2559338931 the hard palate which is the roof of the mouth is a key component of the swallowing process within the digestive tract.]]> 2023-04-19 00:35:15 UTC https://padlet.com/santomullane/9cslsb7hbpolvuo2/wish/2559338931 https://padlet.com/santomullane/9cslsb7hbpolvuo2/wish/2559343754 the esophagus connects the pharynx to the stomach and after food is swallowed via the hard palate it goes through the esophagus.]]> 2023-04-19 00:39:01 UTC https://padlet.com/santomullane/9cslsb7hbpolvuo2/wish/2559343754 https://padlet.com/santomullane/9cslsb7hbpolvuo2/wish/2559344660 smooth muscles are an important part of the digestive tract as they aid in contractions to push a bolus]]> 2023-04-19 00:39:41 UTC https://padlet.com/santomullane/9cslsb7hbpolvuo2/wish/2559344660 https://padlet.com/santomullane/9cslsb7hbpolvuo2/wish/2559347137 on the digestive tract peristalsis is instrumental in the involuntary contractions and relaxations that push a bolus]]> 2023-04-19 00:41:32 UTC https://padlet.com/santomullane/9cslsb7hbpolvuo2/wish/2559347137 https://padlet.com/santomullane/9cslsb7hbpolvuo2/wish/2559351758 salivary glands are located in the mouth and moisten food for it to be more easily transported along the digestive tract]]> 2023-04-19 00:44:52 UTC https://padlet.com/santomullane/9cslsb7hbpolvuo2/wish/2559351758 https://padlet.com/santomullane/9cslsb7hbpolvuo2/wish/2559363186 an enzyme byproduct of salivary glands that break down starch into glucose for digestion]]> 2023-04-19 00:54:02 UTC https://padlet.com/santomullane/9cslsb7hbpolvuo2/wish/2559363186 https://padlet.com/santomullane/9cslsb7hbpolvuo2/wish/2559365732 2023-04-19 00:56:10 UTC https://padlet.com/santomullane/9cslsb7hbpolvuo2/wish/2559365732 https://padlet.com/santomullane/9cslsb7hbpolvuo2/wish/2559372384 epithelial cells are protective cells within the body, they play a role in the digestive processes to protect muscles that are involved
similarly, mucus is a protective mechanism within the bodies digestive tract that also moistens and lubricates]]> 2023-04-19 01:01:34 UTC https://padlet.com/santomullane/9cslsb7hbpolvuo2/wish/2559372384 https://padlet.com/santomullane/9cslsb7hbpolvuo2/wish/2559374724 the negative feedback loop in the mouth and esophagus involves the production of saliva, when food enters the mouth saliva is produced, and less saliva is produced when food is not present]]> 2023-04-19 01:03:32 UTC https://padlet.com/santomullane/9cslsb7hbpolvuo2/wish/2559374724 santomullane https://padlet.com/santomullane/9cslsb7hbpolvuo2/wish/2560221545 the gastric pit contains a multitude of cells that stimulate each other in order to produce the hormone gastrin and ultimately break down proteins]]> 2023-04-19 13:51:08 UTC https://padlet.com/santomullane/9cslsb7hbpolvuo2/wish/2560221545 santomullane https://padlet.com/santomullane/9cslsb7hbpolvuo2/wish/2560223608 the g-cells come first in the gastric pit and synthesize the hormone gastrin]]> 2023-04-19 13:52:37 UTC https://padlet.com/santomullane/9cslsb7hbpolvuo2/wish/2560223608 santomullane https://padlet.com/santomullane/9cslsb7hbpolvuo2/wish/2560223869 parietal cells secrete gastric acid as well as aiding in digestion and absorption]]> 2023-04-19 13:52:49 UTC https://padlet.com/santomullane/9cslsb7hbpolvuo2/wish/2560223869 santomullane https://padlet.com/santomullane/9cslsb7hbpolvuo2/wish/2560224751 create lipase and pepsin for the purpose of breaking down lipids and proteins (into aa) respectively ]]> 2023-04-19 13:53:27 UTC https://padlet.com/santomullane/9cslsb7hbpolvuo2/wish/2560224751 santomullane https://padlet.com/santomullane/9cslsb7hbpolvuo2/wish/2560225156 hydrochloric acid breaks down food, stimulates delta cells to produce somatostatin which later turns off the g-cells, and stimulates the foveolar cell for protective mucus production inside the stomach]]> 2023-04-19 13:53:43 UTC https://padlet.com/santomullane/9cslsb7hbpolvuo2/wish/2560225156 santomullane https://padlet.com/santomullane/9cslsb7hbpolvuo2/wish/2560250480 chyme is the fluidic acid, digestive material, and acid that is within the stomach ]]> 2023-04-19 14:10:14 UTC https://padlet.com/santomullane/9cslsb7hbpolvuo2/wish/2560250480 santomullane https://padlet.com/santomullane/9cslsb7hbpolvuo2/wish/2560258807 smooth muscles through peristalsis allow for food to be churned and moved through the digestive tract]]> 2023-04-19 14:15:59 UTC https://padlet.com/santomullane/9cslsb7hbpolvuo2/wish/2560258807 santomullane https://padlet.com/santomullane/9cslsb7hbpolvuo2/wish/2560264133 Digestion is aided by the stomach releasing acids and enzymes; only a certain amount of acid is necessary though. Acid has a low pH and therefore causes delta cells to release somatostatin, turning off the g-cell and halting gastrin production. This in turn stops all production of acids and enzymes via gastrin.  

]]> 2023-04-19 14:19:49 UTC https://padlet.com/santomullane/9cslsb7hbpolvuo2/wish/2560264133 santomullane https://padlet.com/santomullane/9cslsb7hbpolvuo2/wish/2560267856 Amino acids that are derived from proteins stimulate gastrin production. This causes a reaction that produces pepsinogen from parietal and chief cells, enhancing the break down of proteins. Proteins cause more gastrin to be made, causing more acid production and also more pepsinogen. ]]> 2023-04-19 14:22:22 UTC https://padlet.com/santomullane/9cslsb7hbpolvuo2/wish/2560267856 santomullane https://padlet.com/santomullane/9cslsb7hbpolvuo2/wish/2565746357 After food consumption, blood sugar levels rise. The pancreas then creates insulin. Insulin helps move glucose from the blood to the cells. When blood sugar levels return to normal the pancreas halts insulin production.]]> 2023-04-24 13:55:29 UTC https://padlet.com/santomullane/9cslsb7hbpolvuo2/wish/2565746357 santomullane https://padlet.com/santomullane/9cslsb7hbpolvuo2/wish/2567174907 The villi line the intestinal walls on the digestive tract and contain blood capillaries and lymphatic vessels for nutrient absorption; also microvilli on the surface of epithelial cells contribute to nutrient absorption]]> 2023-04-25 12:39:21 UTC https://padlet.com/santomullane/9cslsb7hbpolvuo2/wish/2567174907 santomullane https://padlet.com/santomullane/9cslsb7hbpolvuo2/wish/2567175934 at this stage in the digestive process mechanical digestion is occurring with the smooth muscles through peristalsis]]> 2023-04-25 12:40:12 UTC https://padlet.com/santomullane/9cslsb7hbpolvuo2/wish/2567175934 santomullane https://padlet.com/santomullane/9cslsb7hbpolvuo2/wish/2567178008 the bodily organs are designed in a way to maximize absorption/diffusion through increased surface area; the rigid organs allow for nutrients to be absorbed through villi and microvilli ]]> 2023-04-25 12:41:52 UTC https://padlet.com/santomullane/9cslsb7hbpolvuo2/wish/2567178008 santomullane https://padlet.com/santomullane/9cslsb7hbpolvuo2/wish/2567179644 2023-04-25 12:43:08 UTC https://padlet.com/santomullane/9cslsb7hbpolvuo2/wish/2567179644 santomullane https://padlet.com/santomullane/9cslsb7hbpolvuo2/wish/2570229075    ]]> 2023-04-27 11:42:13 UTC https://padlet.com/santomullane/9cslsb7hbpolvuo2/wish/2570229075 santomullane https://padlet.com/santomullane/9cslsb7hbpolvuo2/wish/2570241265 can contain a cancerous growth which leads to death called a polyp; a polyp is a small tissue growth that starts as a bump and progresses in size through the stages of growth]]> 2023-04-27 11:54:02 UTC https://padlet.com/santomullane/9cslsb7hbpolvuo2/wish/2570241265 santomullane https://padlet.com/santomullane/9cslsb7hbpolvuo2/wish/2570244073 a colonoscopy is a procedure in which an endoscope navigates the colon and removes any polyps; colon cancer is easily preventable as the window to polyps removed is wide, but stage IV polyps which are mushroom like in size can be fatal if not treated]]> 2023-04-27 11:56:53 UTC https://padlet.com/santomullane/9cslsb7hbpolvuo2/wish/2570244073 santomullane https://padlet.com/santomullane/9cslsb7hbpolvuo2/wish/2570249089 it is important to have polyps removed because they could enter into the bloodstream if untreated and reach another area of the body where they can metastisize]]> 2023-04-27 12:01:28 UTC https://padlet.com/santomullane/9cslsb7hbpolvuo2/wish/2570249089 santomullane https://padlet.com/santomullane/9cslsb7hbpolvuo2/wish/2570254484 the colon houses bacteria and produces a multitude of vitamins for our bodies; also the colon absorbs water/nutrients into the bloodstream]]> 2023-04-27 12:06:02 UTC https://padlet.com/santomullane/9cslsb7hbpolvuo2/wish/2570254484 santomullane https://padlet.com/santomullane/9cslsb7hbpolvuo2/wish/2572648889 the primary function of the large intestine is to absorb water and electrolytes into the blood through osmosis, absorb vitamins via bacterial processing, and the compacting of fecal matter]]> 2023-04-29 18:12:02 UTC https://padlet.com/santomullane/9cslsb7hbpolvuo2/wish/2572648889 santomullane https://padlet.com/santomullane/9cslsb7hbpolvuo2/wish/2572649973 2023-04-29 18:15:07 UTC https://padlet.com/santomullane/9cslsb7hbpolvuo2/wish/2572649973 santomullane https://padlet.com/santomullane/9cslsb7hbpolvuo2/wish/2572652986

]]> 2023-04-29 18:23:48 UTC https://padlet.com/santomullane/9cslsb7hbpolvuo2/wish/2572652986 santomullane https://padlet.com/santomullane/9cslsb7hbpolvuo2/wish/2572944895 The liver, gallbladder, and pancreas all play a role in adding chemicals while chemical digestion is occurring in the duodenum.

]]> 2023-04-30 13:31:12 UTC https://padlet.com/santomullane/9cslsb7hbpolvuo2/wish/2572944895 santomullane https://padlet.com/santomullane/9cslsb7hbpolvuo2/wish/2572945161 The liver plays a role in detox to filter the blood in our bodies as a protective mechanism. The liver also produces bile, which is an emulsifier. Specifically it emulsifies fat, which means it breaks fats down for absorption into the bloodstream.

]]> 2023-04-30 13:31:56 UTC https://padlet.com/santomullane/9cslsb7hbpolvuo2/wish/2572945161 santomullane https://padlet.com/santomullane/9cslsb7hbpolvuo2/wish/2572945195 The gallbladder stores the bile that is produced by the liver.

]]> 2023-04-30 13:32:02 UTC https://padlet.com/santomullane/9cslsb7hbpolvuo2/wish/2572945195 santomullane https://padlet.com/santomullane/9cslsb7hbpolvuo2/wish/2572945220 The pancreas produces many digestive enzymes and bicarbonate. These enzymes include amylase for breaking down carbohydrates, lipase for breaking down lipids (fats), and trypsin for breaking down proteins. The sodium bicarbonate helps increase the pH of the stomach acid, it has the buffer function of absorbing/neutralizing stomach acid.  

]]> 2023-04-30 13:32:07 UTC https://padlet.com/santomullane/9cslsb7hbpolvuo2/wish/2572945220 santomullane https://padlet.com/santomullane/9cslsb7hbpolvuo2/wish/2572947720 both produced in the pancreas for distinct purposes, glucagon causes glucose to be released into the blood from the liver, and insulin helps with the absorption of glucose into cells]]> 2023-04-30 13:38:47 UTC https://padlet.com/santomullane/9cslsb7hbpolvuo2/wish/2572947720 santomullane https://padlet.com/santomullane/9cslsb7hbpolvuo2/wish/2572948519 2023-04-30 13:40:58 UTC https://padlet.com/santomullane/9cslsb7hbpolvuo2/wish/2572948519 santomullane https://padlet.com/santomullane/9cslsb7hbpolvuo2/wish/2572950079 When conditions in the stomach become acidic it triggers the pancreas to secrete secretin. Secretin leads to the production of sodium bicarbonate. pH levels in the stomach then become less acidic after food consumption. When basic conditions are reached secretin production comes to a stop.]]> 2023-04-30 13:44:58 UTC https://padlet.com/santomullane/9cslsb7hbpolvuo2/wish/2572950079 santomullane https://padlet.com/santomullane/9cslsb7hbpolvuo2/wish/2572953000 2023-04-30 13:53:00 UTC https://padlet.com/santomullane/9cslsb7hbpolvuo2/wish/2572953000 santomullane https://padlet.com/santomullane/9cslsb7hbpolvuo2/wish/2572955841 When there is a high quantity of bacteria in the intestines it is sensed by the cells, which in response produce a peptide to kill some of the bacteria. This regulates the total population in and around cells and prevents an all-out immune response.]]> 2023-04-30 14:00:46 UTC https://padlet.com/santomullane/9cslsb7hbpolvuo2/wish/2572955841 santomullane https://padlet.com/santomullane/9cslsb7hbpolvuo2/wish/2572967783 2023-04-30 14:30:10 UTC https://padlet.com/santomullane/9cslsb7hbpolvuo2/wish/2572967783 santomullane https://padlet.com/santomullane/9cslsb7hbpolvuo2/wish/2572972259 2023-04-30 14:40:56 UTC https://padlet.com/santomullane/9cslsb7hbpolvuo2/wish/2572972259 santomullane https://padlet.com/santomullane/9cslsb7hbpolvuo2/wish/2572974217 2023-04-30 14:45:06 UTC https://padlet.com/santomullane/9cslsb7hbpolvuo2/wish/2572974217 santomullane https://padlet.com/santomullane/9cslsb7hbpolvuo2/wish/2572976318 2023-04-30 14:50:17 UTC https://padlet.com/santomullane/9cslsb7hbpolvuo2/wish/2572976318 santomullane https://padlet.com/santomullane/9cslsb7hbpolvuo2/wish/2572978243 2023-04-30 14:55:25 UTC https://padlet.com/santomullane/9cslsb7hbpolvuo2/wish/2572978243 santomullane https://padlet.com/santomullane/9cslsb7hbpolvuo2/wish/2572984281 2023-04-30 15:07:58 UTC https://padlet.com/santomullane/9cslsb7hbpolvuo2/wish/2572984281 santomullane https://padlet.com/santomullane/9cslsb7hbpolvuo2/wish/2574264262 smooth muscles through peristalsis allow for food to be churned and moved through the digestive tract]]> 2023-05-01 22:29:12 UTC https://padlet.com/santomullane/9cslsb7hbpolvuo2/wish/2574264262 santomullane https://padlet.com/santomullane/9cslsb7hbpolvuo2/wish/2574266099 at this stage in the digestive process mechanical digestion is occurring with the smooth muscles through peristalsis]]> 2023-05-01 22:32:06 UTC https://padlet.com/santomullane/9cslsb7hbpolvuo2/wish/2574266099