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Alimentary system

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Oesophagus and stomach
What is key to remember about the...,
What is meant by digestion,
What is meant by absorption
75  cards
The Liver
Why do we need to know about the ...,
Describe the statistics associate...,
Where is the liver found
70  cards
Pancreas
Describe the embryogenesis of the...,
Essentially what type of organ is...,
Describe the anatomical regions o...
55  cards
Small Intestine
What is the key function of the s...,
Describe the dimensions of the sm...,
What is key to remember about the...
72  cards
Large intestine
What does the large intestine con...,
What are the principal functions ...,
Describe the ascending colon
61  cards
Ions, vitamins and minerals
What is meant by molar,
What are the different units,
What is diffusion
55  cards
Liver failure and jaundice
Is liver failure the only cause o...,
List the functions of bile,
Describe the composition of human...
59  cards
Liver failure
Where are proteins made in the body,
Describe the role of the liver in...,
Describe the role of the liver in...
50  cards
Infection and immunology of the gut
What is meant by restrained activ...,
Describe the importance of the mi...,
What should the gi tract remain t...
81  cards
Obesity
What happens when weight is stable,
What happens in weight gain,
When does obesity occur
39  cards
Abdominal pain and pancreatitis
Summarise the functions of the pa...,
Ultimately what do we want to kno...,
Define acute pancreatitis
33  cards
Cancer of the gut
Describe what is meant by cancer,
Distinguish between primary and s...,
Describe cancers of the epithelia...
47  cards
Cancer of the gut
0  cards
Enteric nervous system and gut hormones
Summarise the 3 regulatory systems,
What are the two types of nervous...,
Describe the structure of the ent...
55  cards
Regulation of appetite
When does an individual perceive ...,
Describe the action of adh vasopr...,
Describe osmoreceptors and adh re...
42  cards

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