Year 1 Alimentary

Oesophagus: list the main functions, anatomical levels, anatomical relations, organisation and function of muscle types, and epithelia of the oesophagus Gatsrooesophageal spincter: summarise the structure and function of the gastrooesophageal sphincter Stomach: list the main functions, distinguish between the functional regions and recall the movements of the stomach Gastric gland: recall the structure and function of a typical gastric gland and its constituent cells (including mucous cells,

Biliary anatomy: recall the anatomy of the biliary system and embryological origins Liver anatomy: describe the gross, structural and functional organisation of the liver Liver function: identify the different cell types in the liver, their locations within the liver and their main functions Liver and metabolism: summarise the role of the liver in the metabolism of nutrients (carbohydrates, proteins, fats and vitamins), hormones and drugs Bile: describe the production, concentration, main co

Pancreas anatomy: describe the anatomical regions and functional acini of the pancreas Pancreas function: summarise the endocrine and exocrine functions of the pancreas Pancreatic regulation: explain how pancreatic function is controlled by nervous stimulation and hormonal regulation Pancreatitis: define acute and chronic pancreatitis; recall causes, symptoms and signs, investigations and complications

Economics: summarise the financial burden of gastrointestinal disease Signs and symptoms: recall and explain common signs and symptoms of gastrointestinal and liver diseases Abdominal pain: list the important features describing abdominal pain, compare presentations of abdominal pain with common pathologies and explain the diagnostic approach Obesity: explain the aetiology, complications, and clinical management of obesity Jaundice: recall the features and aetiology of jaundice (pre-hepatic,