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Grand Tour of The Alimentary Canal
What does the gi tract consist of,
What organs are the accessory org...,
What are the main functions of th...
40
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Overview of Gastrointestinal Tract
When does the primordial gut tube...,
Where is the primordial gut tube ...,
What are the foregut structures
41
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Development of the Digestive System
What happens during week 1,
What happens during week 2,
Which gene is a transcription fac...
45
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Nutrient Digestion and Absorption
What are the primary dietary cons...,
How many molecules are in a oligo...,
How many molecules are in a polys...
60
cards
Upper GI Tract Structure and Function
Why chew,
How is chewing controlled voluntary,
Explain chewing controlled by reflex
30
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Gastric Secretion
What are the 3 parts of the stomach,
What is the function of the fundus,
What is the function of the body ...
36
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Gastric Motility and Pancreatic Function
Where in the stomach is there per...,
Describe gastric motility of the ...,
Describe the gastric motility of ...
40
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Liver Structure and Function
Where is the liver located,
Describe anatomy of the liver,
Which vessels enter exit the port...
40
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Small Intestine Structure and Function
What length is the small intestine,
Describe the duodenum,
Describe the jejunum
37
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Large Intestine Structure and Function
What is the sphincter between the...,
What are the 4 parts of the colon,
Describe the muscularis externa o...
30
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Pathology of Upper GI Tract
What anatomy is included in the u...,
Explain oesophageal reflux,
What does oesophageal reflux cause
34
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Hepatobiliary Pathology
Describe the structure of the liver,
What are the functions of the liver,
What does the hepatobiliary syste...
45
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Helicobacter Pylori and Gastric Disease
What are some symptoms which can ...,
What does dyspepsia mean,
What does dyspepsia describe
45
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Oesophageal Disorders
Where does oesophagus start and end,
Explain the structure of the oeso...,
What is the function of the oesop...
59
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Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
What are some risk factors of oes...,
Describe adenocarcinoma of oesoph...,
Describe squamous cell carcinoma ...
22
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Approach to Jaundice
What are the synthetic functions ...,
Explain detoxification in the liver,
Explain the immune function of th...
40
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Chronic Liver Disease
What are some liver disease which...,
What is the definition of chronic...,
What is cirrhosis
31
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Alcohol Related Liver Disease
Explain the oxidative metabolism ...,
What happens when acetaldehyde is...,
What can alcohol damage lead to i...
34
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Liver Symposium
Describe hepatitis a and e,
Describe hepatitis b c and d,
How is hepatitis diagnosed
43
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Surgery of Pancreatic Disorders
What are some pancreatic disorders,
Explain epidemiology of cancer of...,
What are the risk factors for can...
54
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Hepatobiliary Surgery
What are the functions of the gal...,
Why do surgeons need to be carefu...,
What are some diseases of the gal...
32
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Colon Pathology
What is the role of the small and...,
Describe the anatomy of the small...,
Describe the anatomy of the large...
45
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Pancreatic Disease - Medical and Endoscopic Management
What are some complications of ac...,
How do you treat post pancreatiti...,
What would suggest in pleural flu...
22
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Microbiota of the GIT
Describe transit time in relation...,
How does transit time affect the ...,
Describe the bacterial population...
58
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Functional GI Disorders
What are the 2 broad categories o...,
Describe structural gi diseases,
Describe the functional gi diseases
33
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Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
What is inflammatory bowel disease,
When is chron s disease located,
Where is ulcerative colitis located
58
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Acute GI Bleeding
Where is upper gi bleeding,
Where is lower gi bleeding,
What is the clinical definition o...
52
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The Acute Abdomen
What is the definition of the acu...,
What are some causes of acute abd...,
What are some pathophysiology to ...
18
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Colorectal Cancer
Explain the epidemiology of color...,
Describe colorectal cancer and ge...,
What are the risk factors for spo...
32
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Colorectal Surgery
What are the main types of surger...,
What is the function of the colon,
Describe the arterial supply of t...
35
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Anorectal and Pelvic Floor Disorders
What is the function of the anore...,
What does the anorectum need for ...,
Describe the anorectum
43
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GI Pharmacology
What are important gi functions a...,
What are the main drug classes,
Describe neural control of gi tract
53
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GI Conditions and Treatments
What is diffuse oesopahgeal spasm,
What is the treatment for diffuse...,
What is achalasia
67
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