Anatomy of GI Tract

The human digestive system, system used in the human body for the process of digestion. The human digestive system consists primarily of the digestive tract, or the series of structures and organs through which food and liquids pass during their processing into forms absorbable into the bloodstream. The system also consists of the structures through which wastes pass in the process of elimination and other organs that contribute juices necessary for the digestive process Nicholas Carr…

Overview of the digestive system—how food moves through each part of the GI tract to help break down food for energy, growth, and cell repair.

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GI absorption of nutrients

Here we’ll learn about hormonal control of gastrointestinal functions, including regulation of contraction and relaxation of smooth muscle walls and sphincters, enzyme and bicarbonate secretion, and growth of the GI tract. Endocrine, Paracrine, NeurocrineThere are three categories of hormones that regulate the GI system:Endocrine hormones are secreted by enteroendocrine cells into the blood stream. These hormones travel through the hepatic portal circulation, pass through the liver, and…

The gastrointestinal (GI) tract is responsible for the breakdown of food into its component parts so that they can be absorbed into the body

A diagram of the Digestive system. #digestivesystem #ourbodies

⭐️ Crohn's vs. Ulcerative Colitis Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) primarily includes two conditions: Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis, and understanding the differences between the two as a nursing student is key 🟢 Crohn's Disease: → Affects entire GI tract → Affects full thickness of bowel wall → Ulcerations can be patchy and scattered (skip lesions) 🔵 Ulcerative Colitis: → Affects colon and rectum → Affects mucosal layer of bowel wall → Ulcerations are continuous throughout