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alimentary disease
signs and symptoms: recall and explain common signs and symptoms of gastrointestinal and liver diseases
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oesophagus and stomach
oesophagus: list the main functions, anatomical levels, anatomical relations, organisation and function of muscle types, and epithelia of the oesophagus
50
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oesophagus and stomach
gatsrooesophageal spincter: summarise the structure and function of the gastrooesophageal sphincter
7
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oesophagus and stomach
stomach: list the main functions, distinguish between the functional regions and recall the movements of the stomach
22
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oesophagus and stomach
gastric gland: recall the structure and function of a typical gastric gland and its constituent cells (including mucous cells, parietal cells, chief cells, enteroendocrine cells and epithelial stem cells)
47
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oesophagus and stomach
gastric acid secretion: summarise local, central and pharmacological control of gastric acid secretion
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liver
liver function: identify the different cell types in the liver, their locations within the liver and their main functions
34
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liver
liver anatomy: describe the gross, structural and functional organisation of the liver
19
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liver
biliary anatomy: recall the anatomy of the biliary system and embryological origins
19
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liver
bile: describe the production, concentration, main constituents, functions and clearance of bile, and explain the role of the enterohepatic circulation
16
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small bowel and large intestine
small intestine anatomy: describe the structure and functions of the small intestine (secretions, absorption, and motility) and distinguish between functionally different regions
27
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small bowel and large intestine
digestive epithelium: explain how the digestive epithelium is specialised for its role in absorption, and describe the source and migration route of newly formed gut epithelia
75
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liver lecture
Gross anatomy,
What protects liver,
Where does liver lie
60
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pancreas
pancreas anatomy: describe the anatomical regions and functional acini of the pancreas
47
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pancreas
pancreas function: summarise the endocrine and exocrine functions of the pancreas
23
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pancreas
pancreatic regulation: explain how pancreatic function is controlled by nervous stimulation and hormonal regulation
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pancreas lecture
Pancreatic development,
Where is islet tissue most abundant,
Where does pancreas lie
25
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liver
bilirubin: explain the metabolism of bilirubin
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alimentary disease
jaundice: recall the features and aetiology of jaundice (pre-hepatic, hepatic, post-hepatic), and the pathogenesis of the symptoms and signs associated with jaundice
24
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liver
liver failure: define liver failure, identify main types and underlying pathophysiology, recall aetiology, explain the clinical features and complications of liver failure and recall possible treatments
34
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small bowel and large intestine
large intestine anatomy: recall the anatomy, anatomical relations and structure of the large intestine (and compare to the small intestine)
34
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small bowel and large intestine
large intestine function: recall the function of the large intestine (and compare with the small intestine), and explain the movements of the large intestine and control of defecation
31
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small bowel and large intestine
intestinal microbiome: recall the physiological and pathophysiological roles of the intestinal microbiome
12
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ions, vitamins and minerals lecture
Sequential molar concentrations f...,
Define diffusion,
Purpose of circulatory system in ...
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alimentary immune functions
immunology: recall the main immunological processes associated with Peyer's patches & gut immunology, including the role of M-cells and dendritic cells, and the purpose of lymphocyte homing and circulation
50
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alimentary immune functions
immunological disorders: identify the symptoms, mechanisms, diagnosis and treatment/management associated with cholera infection, Crohn's disease, coeliac disease, irritable bowel syndrome, ulcerative colitis and infectious diarrhoea
48
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alimentary disease
clinical nutrition: recall healthy eating guidelines, methods to evaluate nutritional status and evaluate common nutritional supplements
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alimentary disease
malnutrition: recall how to manage malnutrition, explain refeeding syndrome, and discuss different strategies for management in critical care (enteral/parenteral/tracheotomy)
15
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alimentary disease
alcohol: summarise alcohol metabolism, its pathological effects on the human body and the characteristics of alcohol dependence, misuse and problem drinking
9
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liver failure and jaundice lecture
3 bile functions,
What does bile contain,
What is bile made and secreted by
35
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liver failure lecture bit
Liver failure,
Causes,
Clinical result
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GI infection and immunology
Massive antigen load,
Restrained activation,
Function of microbiota
27
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obesity lecture
Obesity,
Components of energy expenditure,
Class 1 2 and 3 obesity on bmi ex...
15
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alimentary mechanisms
appetite: recall the hormones (hypothalamic, leptin, ghrelin, peptide YY) and neuronal populations (AGrP & POMC) involved in the regulation of appetite and explain how mutations disrupting these systems can influence energy balance
28
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alimentary mechanisms
hydration: recall the hormonal control of water balance
14
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alimentary mechanisms
enteric nervous system: explain the major features of the enteric nervous system and how it interacts with the autonomic nervous system
37
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alimentary mechanisms
gut hormones: explain the role of key gut hormones (gastrin, somatostatin, cholecystokinin, glucose-dependent insulinotropic peptide & secretin) in the regulation of gut function
32
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alimentary disease
gastrointestinal cancer: list the common cancers of the gastrointestinal system (oesophageal, pancreatic & colon), recall associated cell types, explain clinical features, investigations, treatments and risk of malnutrition
45
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pancreas
pancreatitis: define acute and chronic pancreatitis; recall causes, symptoms and signs, investigations and complications
18
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malnutrition and nutrition assessment
Define malnutrition,
Diagnosing malnutrition,
Describe nutrition screening
11
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