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• 2 layers of
smooth muscle
– Circular and
longitudinal aid in
intestinal mobility
• Serosa:
supportive CT
Function of villi and microvilli
• Specialized absorptive units
– Microscopic units with layers of epithelial cells
• 200m2 for nutrient absorption
• desmosomes and tight junctions prevent
microbes b/t cells
Regulator of absorptive units
• Absorption occurs by active transport,
facilitated diffusion, Na/K pump
• Actin (protein)
• Filaments regulated by autonomic nerve
fibers
• Fats and water soluble nutrients take
different paths
Movement Patterns
• Segmentation:
circular muscle
contraction
• Peristalsis:
movements by
circular and
longitudinal muscles
Large Intestines
• Colon
• 6 cm wide and 1.5 meets long (6 feet)
Movement of chyme
• Chyme enters the
colon thru ileocecal
valve
• Located b/t ileum and
colon
• Gastroileal reflex
regulates ileocecal
valve by the peristaltic
waves
Major segments of Lg intestines
• Transverse
• Ascending
– Sites of water and Na absorption and mucus
secretions
• Descending
• Sigmoid
– Storage of fecal matter
Process that allows for water
absorption
• Osmosis
• …following the Na/K pump which is what
type of cellular transport??
Important to replenish electrolyte
balance
• Homeostasis
• K is secreted into large intestines
Stool mass
What’s in your Poo?