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Anatomy overview I
What makes up the rectus sheath,
What 3 layers are found below the...,
What are the differences between ...
11
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Anatomy overview II
How long is the oesophagus,
What are the 3 constrictions of t...,
How far from the incisor teeth is...
41
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Embryology
When does the primordial gut begi...,
What closes the primordial gut at...,
What closes the primordial gut at...
30
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Grand tour of the alimentary canal
What are the 4 functions of the g...,
How long is the alimentary canal,
What are the 4 layers of the gi t...
15
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Nutrient digestion I - carbohydrates and proteins
What are the 6 primary dietary co...,
List the 3 main monosaccharides,
Which of the 3 monosaccharides is...
16
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Nutrient digestion II - fat, vitamins and minerals
What is a triacylglycerol,
What digests fat in the small int...,
What is emulsification
16
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Upper GI tract structure and function
Whats in saliva,
Describe the effect of sympatheti...,
What 3 things control salivation
10
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Upper GI tract pathology
What s found in the upper gi tract,
What are the 5 main pathologies o...,
What are some complications assoc...
15
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H. pylori and gastric disease
List the functions of the stomach,
Describe dyspepsia,
What are the alarm s signs for en...
14
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Oesophageal disorders
At what vertebral levels is the o...,
How long is the oesophagus,
What muscle type is present in th...
23
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Gastric secretion
What is the function of the body ...,
What is the function of the antru...,
What cell types are found in gast...
17
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Gastric motility and pancreatic function
What produces peristaltic waves,
What neural and hormonal factors ...,
What secretes bicarbonate in the ...
14
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Liver structure and function
How many lobes does the liver have,
Whats the largest lobe of the liver,
What makes up the portal triad
15
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Small intestine structure and function
How long is the small intestine,
How long are the different segmen...,
What is the function of each segm...
8
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Large intestine structure and function
How long is the large intestine,
What causes the pouches rather th...,
How can we tell between the large...
9
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The microbiota of the GI tract
What is a facultative anaerobic b...,
What is a obligate anaerobic bact...,
How can the gut microbiota act as...
15
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The gut microbiota in health and disease
List some factors that affect gut...,
What can be seen in the microbiot...,
What features of ibd could cause ...
11
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Functional bowel disorders
Define functional bowel disorders,
Give some examples of functional ...,
What other diseases can be involv...
19
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Histology of the GI tract
What are the 4 basic types of tissue,
What are the 4 layers of the gut ...,
What are the 3 layers of the mucosa
13
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Jaundice and chronic liver disease
What are the functions of the liver,
What are the synthetic functions ...,
What does the liver detoxify
57
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Surgery for pancreatic disorders
List 3 main types of pancreatic d...,
How many people in the uk are dia...,
Who are most commonly affected by...
32
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Pancreatic disease
Describe acute pancreatitis and i...,
What is the most common cause of ...,
What is the 2nd most common cause...
28
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Liver symposium
Which hepatitis strains are enter...,
Which hepatitis strains are self ...,
Whats the most common cause of ac...
16
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Upper GI surgery
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GI investigation
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Alcohol related disease
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Hepato-biliary pathology
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Small intestine disorders and investigation
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Nutrition in health and disease
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Hepato-biliary surgery
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Ethics of supplemental feeding
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Formative
A 46yo man had a gastrectomy for ...,
A 20yo main consulted his gp comp...,
A 34yo man had ph monitoring of h...
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