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Decks in this class (16)

The Oesophagus and Stomach
Describe the basic layering of th...,
Where are the nerves mainly found...,
Where are most of the blood vesse...
43  cards
The Liver
How many people does liver diseas...,
Where is the liver,
What are the 4 lobes of the liver
34  cards
Small Intestine
What is the function of the si,
How long is the small intestine a...,
What are the lengths of the duode...
47  cards
The Pancreas
Describe the structure of the pan...,
How does pancreatic juice reach t...,
Where is the pancreas
27  cards
The Large Intestine
What does the large intestine con...,
What is the caecum,
What is the appendix
34  cards
Ions, vitamins and minerals
Define diffusion,
What are the following mm m nm pm fm,
Describe diffusion across distanc...
40  cards
Liver Failure and Jaundice
What is the biliary tree,
Define jaundice,
What are the 3 main types of jaun...
24  cards
The Biliary system
What is the biliary tree,
Where does the biliary tree start...,
What is the cystic duct
24  cards
Immunology
What are the 4 main mechanisms fo...,
Describe galt and what it can be ...,
Describe the peyers patches
43  cards
Nutrition
Who sets the uk healthy eating re...,
Describe the biochemistry metabol...,
What are the physical effects of ...
13  cards
Malnutrition
What are the two broad strategies...,
What are the routes of delivery f...,
What are the complications of ent...
18  cards
Obesity
Define obesity,
Describe energy balance,
How is bmi calculated
16  cards
Regulation of Gut Function
Describe the nervous supply of th...,
What causes dysfunction of the en...,
What are the two plexuses found i...
28  cards
Regulation of Appetite
Which nuclei are important for ap...,
Where is the arctuate nucleus fou...,
What are the 2 neuronal populatio...
19  cards
Cancer
What is cancer,
What is the difference between pr...,
Where can gi cancers develop
24  cards
Abdominal Pain and Pancreatitis
What is acute pancreatitis,
What are the signs and symptoms o...,
What are the investigations done ...
13  cards

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