DIGESTIVE ANATOMY

Table of Contents

Introduction

Digestive Anatomy

Functions

Micoanatomy

Layers of Digestive Tract Wall

Enteric Nervous System

Gastrointestinal Regulation.

Mouth

Functions of Saliva

Esophagus

Stomach

Macroanatomy

Stomach Cross-section

Stomach Microanatomy

Stomach Digestion

Gastric Emptying

Regulation

Small Intestine

Wall Modifications

Microvilli

Cross-section of Villi

Pancreatic and Liver Secretions

Regulation of Secretions

Figure

Schematic of Exocrine & Endocrine Portions of Pancreas

Final Digestion and Absorption in Microvilli

Fat Digestion & Absorption

Carbohydrate Digestion & Absorption

Protein Digestion & Absorption

Anatomy of Large Intestine

Functions of Large Intestine

Defecation

Pathologies

Ulcer Treatments

Antiemetics & Emetics

Antidiarrheals


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