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Trichinosis (Pork Parasite) | Pathophysiology, Signs & Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
Trichinosis (Pork Parasite) | Pathophysiology, Signs & Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment Trichinosis (also known as trichinellosis), is an infection with a parasitic nematode of the genus Trichinella that can infect humans through...
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Low Phosphate (Hypophosphatemia): Causes, Symptoms, Treatment | & Role of Phosphate, Dietary Sources
Low Phosphate (Hypophosphatemia) | Causes, Symptoms, Treatment | & Role of Phosphate, Dietary Sources Lesson on low phosphate (Hypophosphatemia), purpose of phosphate, dietary sources of phosphate, causes of low phosphate, symptoms,...
Institute of Human Anatomy
The Anatomy and Function of the Gallbladder
In this video, Jonathan from the Institute of Human Anatomy discusses the anatomy of the gallbladder, and answers some of the most common gallbladder questions: Where is the gallbladder? What does the gallbladder do? What are gallstones?...
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Tropical Sprue | Causes, Pathogenesis, Signs & Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
Tropical Sprue | Causes, Pathogenesis, Signs & Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment Tropical Sprue is a gastrointestinal condition of unknown etiology (although likely infectious in nature). It involves malabsorption of nutrients (particularly...
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Weird Symptoms of Diverticulitis | Atypical Clinical Features of Diverticulitis
Weird Symptoms of Diverticulitis | Atypical Clinical Features of Diverticulitis Diverticulitis is a gastrointestinal condition involving inflammation of diverticula, which are bulges in the large intestinal wall due to weakness of the...
Curated Video
How Are Water And Other Fluids Digested In The Human Body?
Water is a simple molecule, so our body does not have to break it into smaller, simpler molecules to digest it. In fact, water molecules are so small that they have no problem diffusing through the cell membrane. This cell membrane...
Curated Video
Following Digestion of a Meal - Section 35.1
In this lecture, I first deal with the functions of the digestive system. We then take a journey through the digestive system by following your food from your mouth all the way through your body and even through the elimination of...
Catalyst University
Lipid Digestion & Absorption into the Lymphatic System
Lipid Digestion & Absorption into the Lymphatic System
Catalyst University
Digestion, Absorption, & Handling of Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin)
B12 (cobalamin) is a water soluble B vitamin that requires special handling upon ingesting and subsequent absorption and transport. Here, we discuss the general pathway.
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Digestion and Absorption of Food
Explain the process of digestion of each food component. Describe how and where various components of food are absorbed.
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Tapeworm Infection from Pets (Dipylidiasis) Transmission, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention
Tapeworm Infection from Cats & Dogs (Dipylidiasis) | Transmission, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention Dipylidiasis is an infection by the tapeworm Dipylidium caninum, which is a tapeworm that primarily infects cats and dogs....
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Meckel Diverticulum (Intestinal Anomaly) | Causes, Symptoms & Complications, Diagnosis, Treatment
Meckel Diverticulum (Most Common Congenital Intestinal Anomaly) | Causes, Symptoms & Complications, Diagnosis, Treatment Meckel Diverticulum is the most common congenital anomaly of the gastrointestinal tract, occurring in approximately...
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Gastroparesis Signs & Symptoms (ex. Nausea, Abdominal Pain, Weight Loss)
Gastroparesis Signs & Symptoms (ex. Nausea, Weight Loss) Gastroparesis is a gastrointestinal disorder, essentially “stomach paralysis” that is due to delayed emptying of stomach contents into the small intestine. This delayed emptying,...
Institute of Human Anatomy
Anatomy of the Digestive System
This video explains the digestive system, starting from the esophagus to the large intestine. They discuss the functions of each part of the system and how it helps break down food and absorb nutrients. The teacher also shows real-life...
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Vitamin B12 Absorption & Metabolism | 2 Enzymes That Require Vitamin B12
This lesson details the complex process of gastrointestinal absorption of vitamin b12 through utilization of haptocorrin and intrinsic factor, the process of transportation of vitamin b12 through our body via transcobalamin and...
Kenhub
Innervation of the small intestine
Nerves of the small intestine seen from an anterior view of the abdomen.
Professor Dave Explains
A Closer Look at the Digestive Tract
We've already learn a lot about the digestive system, which is comprised of the gastrointestinal tract and some accessory organs. But just as we've done for the heart and the brain, let's get a better sense of what this system really...
Visual Learning Systems
Exploring the Digestive and Excretory Systems: Digestion in the Body
This series of videos takes students on a fascinating journey, following food as it travels through the digestive system. Clear animations illustrate the functions of the major digestive and excretory structures. Concepts and terminology...
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Gallstones Signs & Symptoms, Why They Occur | Cholecystitis, Choledocholithiasis, Cholangitis
Gallstones Signs & Symptoms, Why They Occur | Cholecystitis, Choledocholithiasis, Cholangitis Having gallstones within the gallbladder is known as the condition of cholelithiasis. When stones are large and move into different parts of...