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Decks in this class (21)

Secretions of the Stomach
What are the 4 main functions of ...,
Describe the anatomy of the stomach,
What are the 6 cell types in the ...
26  cards
Functions of the mouth and oesophagus
What are the simple functions of ...,
Which enzymes are secreted by the...,
The main components of saliva are...
29  cards
The Liver: Anatomy and Function
The two lobes of the liver are se...,
Which lobe of the liver is bigger,
What are the functional units of ...
26  cards
Pharmalogical Control of Hyperlipidaemias
Why is pharmacological control of...,
Describe the exogenous pathways f...,
Describe the endogenous pathways ...
15  cards
Functions and Secretions of the Pancreas
What are the 3 main functions of ...,
What is the ampulla of vater and ...,
Why is the sphincter of oddi requ...
21  cards
The Absorption of Iron and Intestinal Disease
Which ion is ferrous iron and whi...,
Where is dietary iron absorbed by...,
Where can iron by transported to ...
21  cards
Motility in the GI tract
What 3 functions does motor activ...,
What are the differences between ...,
What is a migrating motor complex...
18  cards
Smooth Muscle
Where in the gi tract is there sk...,
What are the two types of smooth ...,
What are the interstitial cells o...
20  cards
Histology of the GI Tract and Topography of the Small and Large Intestines NOT FINISHED
What are the layers of the basic ...
1  cards
Digestion and Absorption of Carbohydrate and Protein
What are the 3 forms of dietary c...,
Is dietary fibre soluble or insol...,
What is starch made up of what ar...
20  cards
Topography and Histology of the Pancreas, Liver and Biliary System
Give a brief overview of the deve...,
Give a brief overview of the deve...,
1 what is the arterial supply of ...
19  cards
Absorptive State
1 what is the fate of glucose in ...,
Control of absorptive state 1 swi...,
By what transporter is glucose ta...
14  cards
Nutrition 1: Metabolic Fate of Nutrients
What are the 3 main process that ...,
What is the definition of adequat...,
What are the individual factors t...
18  cards
Nutrition 2: Obesity and Starvation
Regulation of body mass what is t...,
Define appetitedefine satiety,
What regulates hunger and satiety...
24  cards
Gut Flora
Composition of the normal flora1 ...,
Symbiosis define parasitism defin...,
Describe the mechanism by which n...
5  cards
Abdominal Pain
What is the difference between so...,
Where is pain from cholecystitis ...,
Explain reffered pain with regard...
18  cards
Acute and chronic inflammation of the GIT
What are the characteristics of a...,
What are 3 categories of cases of...,
How do nsaids cause acute inflamm...
13  cards
Digestion and Absorption of Fat
Why are fats important,
Give a brief overview of beta oxi...,
What are the fat soluble vitamins...
26  cards
Jaundice
Draw and label a diagram that sho...,
What do liver function tests look...,
What would you expect to happen t...
14  cards
Absorption of Ions and Water
What are the relative functions o...,
In the colon the surface epotheli...,
Small intestine surface area is i...
23  cards
Gastrointestinal Cancers
What are the 6 hallamarks of cancer,
What are the two types of oesopha...,
What is the aetiology of oesophag...
8  cards

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