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Lecture 2 Physiology of Digestion
Lecture 2 Physiology of Digestion
GI tract
Physiology
Questions
What is the GI system like? structure of GI tract/system Why is the system needed? the function How does it work? - mechanisms
Function: digestion-absorption
Digestion
Absorption
Regulated /controlled?
The process
The control
Enzymatic act.
Mechanisms: regulation/control
Reflexes Neural reflexes Hormonal reflexes
Physiology of Digestion
Important! Process: