Biology 449 - Animal Physiology November 14, 2008

Lecture 29 - Digestive Physiology III

Function and control of the GI tract (conclusion)

Absorption

Carbohydrate

Amino acids

Fatty acids

Transport

Carbohydrates and amino acids

Fats

Water recovery

Defecation

 

Terms to Know

Villi
Microvilli
Brush border
Lacteals

Disaccharidases

Gall bladder
Bile (bile salts)

Emulsification
Micelles
Chylomicrons

Emulsification
Micelles
Chylomicrons

Portal system
Hepatic portal vein

Mass movement
Internal anal sphincter
External anal sphincter

Readings

Lectures 26-28: Chapter 14, pages 638-661
Lectures 28-29: Chapter 7, pages 292-303