Gastrointestinal Flashcards
(14 cards)
Which part of the GI tract is responsible for nutrient absorption?
Name the GI hormones and their primary responsibility in digestion
Identify the gastric cells and their primary role
Liver anatomy to include vascular structure
What is the livers role in relation to biliruben production
What is the function of the gallbladder
Gallbladder disorders: cholelithiasis
Distinguish the different upper GI disorders
Identify the defining characteristics between ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease
What is the common cause of GERD
Know the pathophysiological cause of celiac disease
What are the distinguishing factors of Hepatitis A, B, C, and D
Explain the mechanism behind esophageal varices
Identify the characteristics of diverticulosis