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Introduction to GI Function & Regulation
Main functions of the gi system,
Oropharyngeal cavity function,
Esophagus main function
72  cards
GI Tract Motility
What two main functions does norm...,
What are the main functions of th...,
Describe the voluntary intitial s...
74  cards
Secretions from Salivary Glands & Stomach
What s triggered by anticipation ...,
What are the three phases of sali...,
What s the cephalic phase of sali...
74  cards
The Exocrine Pancreas
What are the two types of glandul...,
Are the islets within parenchyma ...,
Exocrine glands are ___ enzymes
73  cards
Neuroendocrine Control
What is the ens also known as,
Ens samples the gut content through,
How do ens neurons connect to oth...
93  cards
Mucosal Digestion
Define digestion,
Define absorption,
Simple molecules are absorbed thr...
71  cards
Mucosal Absorption I
Define absorption,
The end products of cho and prote...,
What s the most important active ...
66  cards
Mucosal Absorption II - GI Blood Flow
Where is the primary site for na ...,
What are the mechanisms of na abs...,
Na h exchange ___ lumen and neutr...
52  cards
Forestomach Fermentative Digestion I
Define fermentation,
What 3 things does fermentation need,
What are three substrates for fer...
46  cards
Forestomach Motility
Describe the optimal environment ...,
What is selective retention facil...,
Are there any glands directly int...
34  cards
Forestomach Fermentative Digestion II
Define browser,
Define grazer,
Browsers eat plant material with ...
55  cards
Hindgut Fermentative Digestion
Ruminants digest fiber ___ to gla...,
Almost all vertebrates facilitate...,
Describe fiber digestion prior to...
39  cards
Electrolytes & Water
List sources of enterosystemic fl...,
List losses of enterosystemic fluids,
Is the absorptive capacity of the...
31  cards
Pathophysiology of Diarrhea
What are the three types of diarrhea,
Explain osmotic d,
What s a clinical correlation for...
20  cards
Gastroduodenal Mucosal Protection, Ulcers
What s the most important functio...,
Functions of gi barrier,
List gi barrier components
34  cards
Absorptive & Postabsorptive Nutrient Utilization I
Are digestion and absorption cont...,
What are the three phases of fuel...,
List the major fuel of the brain ...
45  cards
Absorptive & Postabsorptive Nutrient Utilization II
Define post absorptive phase,
What happens regarding glc during...,
During post absorptive phase live...
28  cards
Hepatic Physiology
0  cards

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