2.3.5. Gastrointestinal System

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Purpose of the Gut
What type of surface is the gi tract,
What other connections are made t...,
Why do we need water in the gut l...
44  cards
Endoscopic Tour of the GI Tract
Describe the diff endoscopic and ...,
What is barrett s oesophagus,
What is hiatus hernia
30  cards
Physiology
Which systems control the gut,
How does the ans control the gut,
What is the sympathetic ns role i...
23  cards
Development of the Peritoneal Cavity and the Foregut
How do we get an anterior body wall,
What does folding in the 4th week...,
What does folding in the 4th week...
26  cards
Anatomy
What are the layers of the gut wall,
What are the layers of the mucosa,
What epithelia type lines the gut
34  cards
Salivation and Swallowing
Describe the composition and func...,
What is xerostomia,
Name the salivary gland
19  cards
Hernias
Define hernia,
What 3 parts make up a hernia,
What are the areas of potential w...
18  cards
Development of the Midgut and Hindgut
What does the midgut give rise to,
What is the primary intestinal loop,
What is physiological gut herniation
19  cards
Function and Pathology of the Stomach
Outline the basic anatomy of the ...,
What lines the stomach,
The holes that make up the surfac...
27  cards
Pancreas and Liver
What is chyme,
What factors are present in the d...,
What factors allows for further d...
35  cards
The Intestines
What are the characteristics of c...,
What is the role of the intestines,
How does the characteristics of t...
24  cards
Liver and Pancreas Pathology
What is the hepatic portal system,
Outline the anatomy of the gallbl...,
What are the functions of the liver
47  cards
Large Intestine and IBD
What lines the li,
What are the functions of the li,
Describe the muscle of the li
20  cards
Abdominal Catastrophes
Outline the nerve supply of the p...,
What is the nerve supply to the d...,
Irritation of the parietal perito...
39  cards
GI Infections
What is the bristol stool chart,
What questions needs to be asked ...,
In general how are gi infections ...
31  cards
GI Cancers
Describe the incidence of various...,
What is the differential diagnosi...,
What are the red flags for dysphagia
31  cards
Investigating the GI Tract
What contrast x rays can be used ...,
Describe ultrasound,
Describe angiography
17  cards

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