1 OVERVIEW OF THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
Introduction: overall function of the digestive system
Components of the digestive system
Physiological processes of the digestive system
Distribution of blood to the digestive organs
Membrane transport
Motility
Enteric nervous system
Control by autonomic nerves
Endocrine control
Control of blood flow
Control of gastrointestinal functions during a meal2 THE MOUTH, SALIVARY GLANDS AND OESOPHAGUS
Introduction
The mouth
Anatomy and histology of the tongue
Saliva
Salivary glands
Oesophagus3 THE STOMACH: BASIC FUNCTIONS
Introduction
Anatomy and morphology of the stomach
Secretory mucosa of the stomach
Histology
Composition of gastric juice
Cellular mechanisms of secretion
Role of the stomach in iron absorption
Motility in the stomach4 THE STOMACH: CONTROL
Introduction
Control of gastric secretion
Control of pepsinogen secretion
Protective mechanisms in the mucosa
Acid reduction therapy
Control of motility in the stomach
Control of the pyloric sphincter
Control of gastric function by food5 PANCREAS: EXOCRINE FUNCTIONS
Introduction
Anatomy and morphology
Pancreatic juice
Alkaline secretion
Pancreatic enzymes
Control of secretion6 LIVER AND BILIARY SYSTEM
Introduction
Overview of the functioning of the hepatobiliary system
Anatomy and morphology of the liver
The gall bladder7 THE SMALL INTESTINE
Introduction
Intestinal phase of digestion
Anatomy and structure
Structure of the intestinal wall
Motility in the small intestine
Mixing and propulsion during a meal
Control of motility
Ileocaecal sphincter
Drugs that affect intestinal motility8 DIGESTION AND ABSORPTION
Introduction
Absorption
Absorption of important nutrients Protein
Minerals and trace elements
Water-soluble vitamins
Lipids9 THE ABSORPTIVE AND POST-ABSORPTIVE STATES
Introduction
The absorptive state
Insulin
Post-absorptive state
Control of the post-absorptive state10 THE COLON
Introduction
Anatomy
Histology
Appendix
Anal canal
Functions11 GASTROINTESTINAL PATHOLOGY
Introduction
Gastrointestinal malignancy
Symptoms of gastrointestinal malignancy
Common gastrointestinal malignancies
Tumours of the pancreas
Acute abdominal pain
Surgical resections
Mouth and oropharynx
Oesophagus 194
Stomach and duodenum
Hepatobiliary disease
Pancreas
Small bowel conditions
Large intestine
Ulcerative colitis
Glossary
Index
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