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Digestive System Overview
General characteristics of gi system,
Lining of the gi system general,
Regulation coordination of gi sys...
36  cards
GI Histology
Types of cells lining the oral ca...,
Types of salivary glands and loca...,
Cell type location
64  cards
GI Motility & Regulation
Mechanism of smooth muscle contra...,
Characteristics of basic electric...,
Ber regulation of muscle contraction
16  cards
GI Secretion & Digestion
Mechanism of gastric secretion,
Characteristics of acid secretion...,
Indirect vs direct pathway of aci...
6  cards
Digestion & Absorption
General characteristics of digest...,
Enzymatic role in digestion general,
Mechanism of carbohydrate digestion
21  cards
Motility Disorders
Causes of motility disorders,
Characteristics of scleroderma pr...,
Gi symptoms of scleroderma pss
22  cards
Pathophysiology of the Esophagus
Oral phase of swallowing,
Characteristics of pharyngeal pha...,
Types of oropharyngeal disease
18  cards
Pathology of Esophagus
Common causes of esophagitis,
Histologic characteristics of,
Histologic
14  cards
Pathophysiology of Stomach
Pathophysiology of gastroparesis,
Causes of gastroparesis,
Epidemiology of helicobacter pylo...
19  cards
Pathophysiology of Exocrine Pancreas
Normal f,
Causes of acute pancreatitis,
Presentation of acute
18  cards
Pathology of the Stomach
Anatomic landmarks of stomach,
Characteristics of gastric mucosa...,
Adult vs juvenile pyloric stensosi
22  cards
Upper GI Pharmacology
Antibiotics role in peptic ulcers,
Triple therapy drugs use,
Quadruple therapy drugs
37  cards
Pathophysiology of Small Intestine
Mechanism cause of diarrhea general,
Major types of diarrhea,
Definition major causes of watery...
17  cards
Pathophysiology of Colon
Signs sx of ulcerative colitis vs...,
Macroscopic features crohns vs uc,
Pathologic microscopic features c...
25  cards
Pathology of Lower GI Tract
Celiac disease gluten sensitive e...,
Common associations genetics of c...,
Diagnostic histologic features of...
41  cards
Lower GI Pharmacology
Treatment of most simple constipa...,
Classes of laxatives,
Examples of fiber
30  cards
Exocrine Pancreas & Salivary Gland
Sources of saliva,
Major components of saliva,
Salivary antibacterial agents
13  cards
Gallbladder & Biliary Tree Pathophysiology
Characteristics of bile,
Normal anatomy of biliary tract,
Causes of gallstones
26  cards
Radiology of GI Tract
Mnemonic for bone x rays,
Mnemonic for bone x rays,
Indications for abdominal x rays
19  cards
Pediatric GI Disease
Anatomic features pathogenesis of...,
Anatomic features pathogenesis of...,
Developmental basis of
15  cards
Pediatric Liver Disease
Jaundice definition,
Etiologies of neonatal jaundice,
Physiologic vs pathologic jaundic...
17  cards
GI Polyps & Neoplasms
Sessile vs pedunculated polyp,
Tubular vs villous polyp,
Types of non neoplastic polyps
25  cards
Infectious Diarrhea
Leading causes of worldwide infec...,
Age groups,
Types of infectious gastroenterit...
10  cards
Functional Histology of the Liver
Blood flow through liver,
Lobules of liver,
Characteristics of classic lobule
11  cards
Liver Disease
Acute vs chronic hepatitis,
Pathologic findings in hepatocyte...,
Ballooning degeneration indicates
41  cards
Liver Chemistry Tests
Ast level definition clinical imp...,
Alt level definition clinical imp...,
Bilirubin level definition clinic...
20  cards
Treatment of Chronic Hepatitis
Indications for tx of chronic hbv...,
Tx options for hbv,
Types of hcv drugs moa
13  cards
Cirrhosis
Physical exam findings in cirrhosis,
Laboratory findings in cirrhosis,
Radiologic findings in cirrhosis
19  cards
GI Immunology
Types of t cells,
Characteristics fxn of th1 cells,
Characteristics fxn of th17 cells
19  cards

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