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2. THE MOUTH, SALIVARY GLANDS AND OESOPHAGUS Chapter objectives After studying this chapter you should be able to: 1. Describe the structures of the mouth and oesophagus. 2. Understand the…

7. THE SMALL INTESTINE Chapter objectives After studying this chapter you should be able to: 1. Describe the structure of the small intestine and the major cell types present in…

1. OVERVIEW OF THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM Chapter objectives After studying this chapter you should be able to: 1. Understand the key mechanisms of secretion, absorption and motility in the gastrointestinal…

6. LIVER AND BILIARY SYSTEM Chapter objectives After studying this chapter you should be able to: 1. Understand the role of the liver in the digestive process and the excretion…

5. PANCREAS EXOCRINE FUNCTIONS Chapter objectives After studying this chapter you should be able to: 1. Describe the macroscopic and microscopic anatomy of the pancreas and relate these to its…

8. DIGESTION AND ABSORPTION Chapter objectives After studying this chapter you should be able to: 1. Explain the mechanisms of digestion and absorption of complex nutrients, vitamins and minerals. 2….

10. THE COLON Chapter objectives After studying this chapter you should be able to: 1. Understand the functioning of the large intestine. 2. Understand the consequences of disease of the…

9. THE ABSORPTIVE AND POST-ABSORPTIVE STATES Chapter objectives After studying this chapter you should be able to: 1. Understand how nutrients are utilized during the absorptive state to provide energy,…

4. THE STOMACH CONTROL Chapter objectives After studying this chapter you should be able to: 1. Understand the interplay of nervous and hormonal control of gastric function, and how this…

3. THE STOMACH BASIC FUNCTIONS Chapter objectives After studying this chapter you should be able to: 1. Understand the relationship between the structure of the stomach and its function in…