KEY GASTROINTESTINAL HORMONE ENHANCING PANCREATIC JUICE RICH IN BICARBONATE IONS
Gastric Inhibitory Peptide (GIP) is the gastrointestinal hormone that promotes a pancreatic juice rich in bicarbonate ions. GIP is released from the duodenum and stimulates the release of pancreatic juice, which contains high levels of bicarbonate ions. This bicarbonate-rich pancreatic…
DIAGNOSING AND TREATING ACUTE UPPER GASTROINTESTINAL BLEEDING
Acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB) refers to sudden and severe bleeding that occurs in the upper part of the gastrointestinal tract. The upper gastrointestinal tract includes the esophagus, stomach, and the first part of the small intestine (duodenum). UGIB can…
AN INTRODUCTION TO GASTROINTESTINAL PATHOLOGY
Barium Studies Overview Barium studies, also known as contrast studies, are medical imaging procedures that use a contrast agent called barium to visualize the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Barium is a chalky substance that coats the inside of the GI tract,…
A GUIDE TO DIGESTION AND ABSORPTION IN GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT
Introduction The gastrointestinal tract (GIT) is responsible for the digestion and absorption of nutrients from the food we eat. The process of digestion involves the breakdown of food into smaller molecules that can be absorbed by the body, while absorption…
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