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Gastrointestinal System

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By: Thomas Burnell
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Decks in this class (15)

The Gut Wall and Small/Large Bowel X-ray
Describe the structure of the per...,
What is the difference between in...,
What is the mesentry wall and wha...
15  cards
The Mouth and The Oesophagus
What is the function of the mouth,
How does the mouth digest food,
What is the function of the oesop...
18  cards
The Stomach
What are the actions of the stomach,
Describe receptive relaxation,
What functions does the acidic co...
17  cards
The Large Intestine
Describe the cellular structure o...,
How does the colonic mucosa obtai...,
What is the arterial supply to th...
21  cards
Hernia
What is a hernia,
What does a hernia consist of,
Name the areas of weakness in the...
17  cards
Embryology
How does the midgut remain connec...,
What does the foregut form,
What does the midgut form
31  cards
Liver
What are the functions of the liver,
What is the functional unit of th...,
What are the lobes of the liver
27  cards
Duodenum and Pancreas
What is the duodenum,
What type of chyme enters the duo...,
Describe why chyme is hypertonic ...
8  cards
Dyspepsia
What is dyspepsia,
Name some common gastric disorders,
What are the symptoms of gord
24  cards
Jejunum and Ileum
Describe the location and structu...,
What is the blood supply to the i...,
What adaptations are there in the...
18  cards
Liver Cirrhosis
What are the hallmarks of liver c...,
What is the end result of the chr...,
What are the causes of liver cirr...
17  cards
Rectum and Anal Cavity
Describe the rectum,
What arteries supply the rectum a...,
Which veins drain the rectum and ...
26  cards
GI Infections
What defences does the gi tract h...,
What short chain fatty acids do b...,
What substances are good for the ...
24  cards
GI Emergencies
What is peritonitis and how does ...,
Describe primary peritonitits how...,
How does secondary peritonitis oc...
18  cards
GI Malignancy
What are the symptoms of upper gi...,
What red flags are there that alo...,
What red flags are there that alo...
20  cards

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