Alimentary System

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Decks in this class (15)

1. Introduction to the GI
What separate the gi tract into s...,
Describe the gut wall structure 5...,
What are overall symptoms of gi t...
23  cards
2. Oral cavity and oesophagus
How many different teeth do we ha...,
Describe the muscles associated w...,
Describe the salivary glands 3
11  cards
3. Stomach
What the key functions of the sto...,
What type of epithelia lines the ...,
What are the anatomical regions o...
20  cards
4. Small intestine
What separates the small intestin...,
What are the 3 parts of the small...,
Outline the structure of the lini...
20  cards
5. Pancreas and pancreatitis
What are the 5 anatomical parts o...,
Describe the anatomy of the liver...,
Where is the pancreas located 3
29  cards
6. Liver
What are the main functions of th...,
What is bile secreted by the live...,
Describe the macroanatomy of the ...
22  cards
7. Embryology
What happens from day 30 35 1,
What is the endoderm and mesoderm 2,
What happens from day 35 39 3
5  cards
8. Control of Function
Describe the enteric nervous syst...,
What can cause a dysfunction in t...,
What is the myenteric plexus 3
40  cards
9. Large intestine
What does the large intestine con...,
What are the main functions of th...,
What is the size of the large int...
22  cards
10. Infection and immunology
What are the 4 general functions ...,
What is oral candidiasis 2,
What is helicobacter pylori 3
28  cards
11. Jaundice and Liver Failure
What does jaundice icterus descri...,
Outline bilirubin metabolism 2,
What is haemolytic jaundice 3
23  cards
12. Ions, vitamins and minerals
Describe the absorption of glucos...,
Describe the absorption of fructo...,
Describe the exit of glucose into...
25  cards
13. Obesity
What are thrifty genes 1,
Which part of the brain is associ...,
Which part of the brain is associ...
12  cards
14. Nutrition and malnutrition
What are the healthy eating guide...,
How does the reality compare to t...,
What is enteral and parenteral fe...
27  cards
15. Cancer
Summarise 2 types of oesophageal ...,
What causes oesophageal adenocarc...,
What causes oesophageal squamous ...
15  cards

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  • 95 learners
Decks: Introduction To Alimentary System Anatom, Embryology Of The Gi, Anatomy Overview 2, And more!
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