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GI pathophysiology Review section. Bios E-162b, Dec 5, 2010. Overview of the GI system. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Digestive_system_diagram_edit.svg. Transit of foodstuffs through the GI system. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7xKYNz9AS0. The wall of the GI tract has several layers.
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GI pathophysiology Review section Bios E-162b, Dec 5, 2010
Overview of the GI system http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Digestive_system_diagram_edit.svg
Transit of foodstuffs through the GI system http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7xKYNz9AS0
Sphincters control the transit from one section of the GI tract to the next www.mydr.com.au
Bile and pancreatic secretions are emptied at the same point in the duodenum www.memorialhermann.org
The enteric nervous system regulates GI activity mikedaisey.com
GI hormones also regulate GI activity 04340.com
Gastroesophageal reflux is due to an insufficient closure of the lower esophageal sphincter www.webmd.com
Hiatus hernias may also cause gastroesophageal reflux myhealth.ucsd.edu
Several factors may cause or aggravate GER • Young age • Obesity • Pregnancy • Postural changes after eating • - Smoking • - Peppermint, coffee, alcohol • - Diseases of connective tissue
GER may lead to Barrett’s esophagus Gastric metaplasia of the esophageal epithelium www.lwjuan.com
Barrett’s esophagus mat lead to esophageal adenocarcinoma upload.wikimedia.org
Peptic ulcers come from an imbalance between acid vs. mucus + HCO3 www.yourgicenter.com
H. Pilori is the most common cause bioweb.uwlax.edu
H. Pilori is the most common cause upload.wikimedia.org
The digestion of carbohydrates Most dietary carbs are polysaccharides Cooper GM. The Cell: A Molecular Approach. 2nd edition.
The digestion of carbohydrates Allcarbohydrates are convertedtomonosaccharidesbeforeabsorption salivary a-amilase 5% starch Maltose salivary a-amilase 25% starch Maltose pancreatica-amilase 70%starch Maltose
The digestion of carbohydrates Disaccharidases at intestinal villitransformdisaccharides in monosaccharides
The digestion of fats web.campbell.edu
Types of diarrhea Osmotic ie. Lactose intolerance Secretory ie. Cholera Malabsoptive ie. Celiac disease Inflammatory ie. Chron’s disease High motility ie. Some medications