Gastrointestinal System

Gastrointestinal Physiology
Composition, volumes and regulation of gastrointestinal secretions
Exocrine functions of the pancreas
Gastrointestinal motility and sphincter function
Intestinal absorption of micronutrients and macronutrients
Hormonal response to a meal
Nausea and vomiting

Gastrointestinal Pharmacology
Drugs that influence gastric fluid pH and volume
Classification of antiemetics
Aperients, laxatives and prokinetics
Octreotide
Terlipressin