The Small Intestine
The Small Intestine The Small Intestine • Most digestion and absorption of nutrients occur • Length provides a large surface …
The Liver and Gall Bladder
The Liver and Gall Bladder The Liver • The heaviest gland of the body, weighing about 1.4 kg • Second …
The Pancreas
The Pancreas • A retroperitoneal gland • About 12–15 cm long and 2.5 cm thick • Lies posterior to the …
The Stomach
The Stomach • J-shaped enlargement of the GI tract • Most distensible part of the GI tract • Connects esophagus …
Diabetes mellitus
Diabetes Mellitus Objective • At the end of this lecture, students will be able to explain • Explain the biochemical …
Respiratory chain, its role in energy capture and its control
Respiratory chain, its role in energy capture and its control Objective • At the end of this lecture, student will …
Catabolism of heme to bile pigments and hyperbilirubinemia
Catabolism of heme to bile pigments and hyperbilirubinemia Objective • At the end of this lecture, student will be able …
Metabolism of Phenylalanine & Tyrosine
Metabolism of Phenylalanine & Tyrosine Objective • At the end of this lecture, students will be able to – Explain …