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Functional Physiologyof the G.I. & Biliary System

Digestion, Absorption,

and Excretion

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Digestion

Organs of the Digestive System

and Related Structures

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Layers of G.I.

G.I. TerminologyDigestion – breakdown of macronutrients

Absorption – movement of digested particles across

intestinal mucosa

Transportation/Assimilation – assimilated into blood

stream and distributed around the body

Utilization – movement from blood into the cell

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External and Interior Anatomy of the Stomach

Histology of the Stomach

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The Small Intestine-Digestion Continues

Pancreatic Enzyme SecretionProteolytic Enzymes

Carbohydrate digestion

Fat digestion

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Regulation of Pancreatic SecretionsSecretin

Bicarbonate

Cholecystokinin

The Hepato-Biliary System – Fat

Emulsification & Digestion

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Functions of Bile1.Fat digestion and emulsification

2.Excretion

3.Regulation of bile secretion

The Role of CCKInhibits gastric emptyingStimulates secretion of pancreatic juicesInduces a feeling of satietyCauses the gallbladder to ejecting bile into the

small intestine

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Absorption

Small Intestine & Absorption

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The Physiology of Gut Flora

Functions of GI FloraTypes of flora: Lactobacillus acidophilus and

bifidobacteriaThe origin of floraBeneficial effects

Anatomy of the Large Intestine

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Summary