Chyme =
Acidic
Is chime acidic or basic
Acidic
What gets deleivered to the SI?
Acidic chyme
How do we protect the SI from the acidic chyme
Protection of epithelium:
- goblet cells on surface
- mucus secreting glands in submucosa (specifically in duodenum)
Neutralise pH:
- bicarbonate (HCO3-) form pancreas
How is epithelium protected in the SI?
(mucus)
How is pH of acidic chyme neutralised in the SI
(duct cells pancreas)
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What is the first part of the SI? How can u tell?
Duodenum
- lots of glands
Three main regions of the small intestine:
Total length of small intestine
~ 6m
The length / diameter gives the SI its name
Diameter
Main role of the duodenum - what it receives
Main function of jejunum and ilium
Where is the initial segment (duodenum) of the small intestine located?
Retroperitoneal
What is the small intestine held in place by? What does it allow and what does it prevent?
Mesentary
- allows movement
- but prevents tangling
Jejuium and ilium are located
Intraperitoneal
What does the mesentary contain
Mesentary is made of - yappage
What’s in between it and why
Double visceral layer space on inside for arteries and veins and nerves and lymphatics
Descriptive words for the mesentary