The digestive system, also called the gastrointestinal GI) system, consists of a digestive tube called the GI tract or alimentary canal, and several accessory organs whose primary function is to break down food, prepare it for absorption, and eliminate waste. The GI tract,extending from the mouth to the anus, varies in size and structure in several distinct regions:
•mouth
• pharynx (throat)
• esophagus
• stomach
• small intestine
• large intestine
• rectum
• anus.
Food passing along the GI tract is mixed with digestive enzymes and broken down into nutrient molecules, which are absorbed in the bloodstream. Undigested waste materials not absorbed by the blood are then eliminated from the body through defecation. Included in the digestive system are the accessory organs of digestion: the liver, gallbladder, and pancreas.
Objectives
Upon completion of this webinar, you will be able to:
• Locate the major organs of the digestive system and describe their structure and function.
• Describe the functional relationship between the digestive system and other body systems.
• Recognize, pronounce, spell, and build words related to the digestive system.
• Describe pathological conditions, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, and other terms related to
the digestive system in both English and Spanish.
• Explain pharmacology related to the treatment of digestive disorders.
Additional course details
Duration: 1.5 hours
Methodology: Live Webinar
Language: English and Spanish.
Requirements: Stable internet connection, computer, phone or tablet and quiet environment.
Technology: Multimedia and 3D images
