ANATOMY, PHYSIOLOGY, & PATHOLOGY NOTES OF THE GASTROINTESTINAL SYSTEM FOURTH EDITION

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ANATOMY, PHYSIOLOGY, & PATHOLOGY NOTES OF THE GASTROINTESTINAL SYSTEM FOURTH EDITION

I couldn’t locate specific information on the book titled “Anatomy, Physiology, & Pathology Notes of the Gastrointestinal System, Fourth Edition.” However, I can provide a general overview of the gastrointestinal (GI) system, focusing on its anatomy, physiology, and common pathologies.

Anatomy of the Gastrointestinal System

The GI system, also known as the digestive system, is a continuous tract extending from the mouth to the anus. It comprises the following primary components:

• Mouth: Initiates mechanical digestion through chewing and chemical digestion via saliva.

• Pharynx and Esophagus: Serve as conduits, transporting food from the mouth to the stomach.

• Stomach: A muscular organ that mixes and churns food with gastric juices, initiating protein digestion.

• Small Intestine: Divided into the duodenum, jejunum, and ileum, it is the primary site for nutrient absorption.

• Large Intestine (Colon): Absorbs water and electrolytes, forming and storing feces.

• Rectum and Anus: Regulate the excretion of waste products.

Accessory organs such as the liver, pancreas, and gallbladder play crucial roles by producing and storing enzymes and bile necessary for digestion.

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