Human Anatomy

11.
The Digestive System
11.2.
The Alimentary Canal (Gastrointestinal Tract)
11.2.1.
Mouth (Oral Cavity)
11.2.1.1.
Teeth
11.2.1.1.1.
Types of Teeth
11.2.1.1.1.1.
Incisors
11.2.1.1.1.2.
Canines
11.2.1.1.1.3.
Premolars
11.2.1.1.1.4.
Molars
11.2.1.1.2.
Tooth Structure
11.2.1.1.2.1.
Crown
11.2.1.1.2.2.
Root
11.2.1.1.2.3.
Enamel
11.2.1.1.2.4.
Dentin
11.2.1.1.2.5.
Pulp
11.2.1.2.
Tongue
11.2.1.2.1.
Structure
11.2.1.2.2.
Functions
11.2.1.2.2.1.
Taste
11.2.1.2.2.2.
Speech
11.2.1.2.2.3.
Swallowing
11.2.1.4.
Palate
11.2.1.4.1.
Hard Palate
11.2.1.4.2.
Soft Palate
11.2.1.4.3.
Uvula
11.2.2.
Pharynx
11.2.2.1.
Oropharynx
11.2.2.1.1.
Structure
11.2.2.2.
Laryngopharynx
11.2.2.2.1.
Structure
11.2.4.
Stomach
11.2.4.1.
Gross Anatomy
11.2.4.1.1.
Regions
11.2.4.1.1.1.
Fundus
11.2.4.1.1.2.
Body
11.2.4.1.1.3.
Antrum
11.2.4.1.1.4.
Pylorus
11.2.4.1.2.
Curvatures
11.2.4.1.2.1.
Greater Curvature
11.2.4.1.2.2.
Lesser Curvature
11.2.4.2.
Microscopic Anatomy
11.2.4.2.1.
Gastric Glands
11.2.4.2.2.
Cell Types
11.2.4.2.2.1.
Parietal Cells
11.2.4.2.2.2.
Chief Cells
11.2.4.2.2.3.
Mucous Cells
11.2.4.2.2.4.
G Cells
11.2.4.3.
Gastric Secretions
11.2.4.3.2.
Pepsinogen
11.2.4.3.3.
Intrinsic Factor
11.2.4.3.4.
Gastrin
11.2.5.
Small Intestine
11.2.5.1.
Duodenum
11.2.5.1.1.
Structure
11.2.5.1.2.
Functions
11.2.5.2.
Jejunum
11.2.5.2.1.
Structure
11.2.5.2.2.
Functions
11.2.5.3.
Ileum
11.2.5.3.1.
Structure
11.2.5.3.2.
Functions
11.2.5.3.3.
Ileocecal Valve
11.2.5.4.
Villi and Microvilli
11.2.5.4.1.
Structure
11.2.5.4.2.
Functions
11.2.6.
Large Intestine
11.2.6.1.
Cecum
11.2.6.1.1.
Structure
11.2.6.1.2.
Appendix
11.2.6.2.
Colon
11.2.6.2.1.
Ascending Colon
11.2.6.2.2.
Transverse Colon
11.2.6.2.3.
Descending Colon
11.2.6.2.4.
Sigmoid Colon
11.2.6.3.
Rectum
11.2.6.3.1.
Structure
11.2.6.3.2.
Functions
11.2.6.4.
Anal Canal
11.2.6.4.1.
Structure
11.3.
Accessory Digestive Organs
11.3.1.
Liver
11.3.1.1.
Gross Anatomy
11.3.1.1.1.
Lobes
11.3.1.1.1.1.
Right Lobe
11.3.1.1.1.2.
Left Lobe
11.3.1.1.1.3.
Quadrate Lobe
11.3.1.1.1.4.
Caudate Lobe
11.3.1.1.2.
Blood Supply
11.3.1.1.2.1.
Hepatic Artery
11.3.1.1.2.2.
Portal Vein
11.3.1.2.
Microscopic Anatomy (Lobules)
11.3.1.2.1.
Hepatocytes
11.3.1.2.2.
Sinusoids
11.3.1.2.3.
Central Vein
11.3.1.2.4.
Portal Triad
11.3.1.3.
Functions
11.3.1.3.1.
Bile Production
11.3.1.3.2.
Metabolism
11.3.1.3.2.2.
Lipid Metabolism
11.3.1.3.2.3.
Protein Metabolism
11.3.1.3.3.
Detoxification
11.3.1.3.4.
Storage
11.3.3.
Pancreas
11.3.3.1.
Exocrine Function
11.3.3.1.1.
Digestive Enzymes
11.3.3.1.1.1.
Proteases
11.3.3.1.1.2.
Lipases
11.3.3.1.1.3.
Amylases
11.3.3.2.
Endocrine Function
11.3.3.2.2.
Hormones
11.3.3.2.2.1.
Insulin
11.3.3.2.2.2.
Glucagon
11.5.
Digestive System Disorders
11.5.1.
Peptic Ulcers
11.5.1.3.
Causes
11.5.1.4.
Treatment
11.5.2.
Hepatitis
11.5.2.1.
Types
11.5.2.2.
Causes
11.5.2.3.
Treatment
11.5.3.
Gallstones
11.5.3.1.
Formation
11.5.3.2.
Symptoms
11.5.3.3.
Treatment

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