Succus Entericus

Succus Entericus

Describe the composition, function and regulation of succus entericus.
Answer:

Succus entericus:

• Secretions of small intestine is called succus entericus

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Composition:

1. water-98.5%
2. solids-1.5%
   1. inorganic substances -0.7%
      • sodium.
      • calcium
      • magnesium
      • potassium
      • chloride
      • bicarbonate
      • phosphate sulphate
   2. organic substances – 0.8%
      • enzymes
      • Enterokinase
      • Amylolytic
      • Lipolytic
      • Proteolytic
      • mucous
      • intrinsic factor
      • defensins

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Functions:

• Digestion
  • Amylolytic enzymes like dissacharidases splits dissacharides into monosaccharides
  • Proteolytic enzymes converts peptides into aminoacids
  • Lipolytic enzymes converts triglycerides into fatty acids
• Protective function
  • Mucous protects intestinal wall from acid chyme, prevents ulcer
  • Defensins – have antimicrobial property
• Other function
  1. Enterokinase activates trypsinogen into trypsin
  2. Intrinsic factor – helps in erythropoiesis

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Regulation:

• Nervous regulation
  • Entry of chyme into small intestine
  • Mucosa is stimulated
  • Development of local reflexes
  • Stimulation of glands of intestine
• Hormonal regulation
  • Entry of chyme into small intestine
  • Secretion of enterocrinin, secretin and cholecystokinin
  • Stimulates intestinal glands
  • Promotes secretion of succus entericus

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