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Gastrointestinal Tract and Disease

Description: The digestive system, also referred to as the gastrointestinal or alimentary tract, contains the organs involved in the ingestion and processing of food. The digestive system plays a role in four major functions: ingestion, digestion, absorption, and elimination. This course describes how acid-related disorders and inflammatory disease relate to the gastrointestinal system.

COURSE OUTLINE

INTRODUCTION
1. Course Information
2. Interface Tour
3. Course Overview

GI TRACT AND DISEASE
4. Objectives
5. Peristalsis
6. Anti-reflux Mechanism
7. Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
8. Crohn`s Disease
9. Ulcerative Colitis
10. Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
11. Progress Check

CONCLUSION
12. Summary

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Students completing this course should be able to:

Describe the lower esophageal sphincter and explain how it normally protects the esophagus from acid-related damage
Explain how acid is cleared from the esophagus
Give an overview of gastrointestinal diseases

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