Guides: Gastrointestinal/Nutrition (GIN): Week 1

Rx Bricks - Required

What are the radiographic appearances of secondary achalasia, and how can it be differentiated from primary achalasia in barium studies?
more...less...
Smith EM, Chaudhuri TK. What are the radiographic appearances of secondary achalasia, and how can it be differentiated from primary achalasia in barium studies? IN: Giuli R, Galmiche J, Jamieson GG, Scarpignato C.,Eds. The Esophagogastric Junction. Paris: OESO; 2015.

Objectives:
At the conclusion of the required readings, students will be able to:

Characterize anatomical and functional histologic features of the upper and lower digestive segments, and digestive glands (salivary glands, liver, pancreas and biliary tract/gallbladder).
Discuss cellular physiology and multiple metabolic roles of the main cell types in the upper and lower digestive segments, and digestive glands (salivary glands, liver, pancreas and biliary tract/gallbladder).
Compare the different segments of the digestive tract from a physiological point of view.
Outline the innervation (sympathetic and parasympathetic) and vascular supply of the upper and lower digestive tract.
Explain the location and function of the diffuse neuroendocrine system in the GI tract and associated glands.
Analyze the immunological role of the GI tract and associated glands.