COM 662 - Gastrointestinal System

Institution:

University of New England

Subject:

Osteopathic Medicine

Description:

The Gastrointestinal System begins with a review of the basic structure and function of human alimentary canal and accessory organs of digestion. This provides a basis for a discussion of the pathological, pathophysiological and clinical consequences of various gastrointestinal disorders including: disorders of motility, peptic ulcers, gastrointestinal bleeding, malabsorption, diseases of the pancreas, gallbladder, and liver, inflammatory diseases of the bowel, neoplastic disease and infectious diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. In addition, methods of nutritional support and gastrointestinal diseases encountered in pediatrics will be discussed.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.une.edu/

Phone Number:

(207) 283-0171

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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