Digestive system
Section learning outcomes
The student will be able to:
-Name and locate the components of the digestive system
-Describe the structure and function of the digestive system
-Explain where and the process by which carbohydrates, proteins and fats/lipids are digested and absorbed in the body
The learner will be able to:
Explain the overall role of the Digestive system in relation to the other systems of the body
Describe the structure and explain the function of the alimentary canal to cover:
-Be able to label a diagram illustrating the above
Describe the structure and explain the function of the accessory organs of digestion to cover:
-Pancreas
-Liver
-Gall bladder
Define the following terms:
-Mastication 
-Ingestion
-Digestion 
-Absorption
-Elimination
-Peristalsis
-Sphincter 
-Enzyme
Explain the structure and functions of carbohydrates
Explain how, (including the names of individual enzymes) and where carbohydrates are digested to cover:
-Polysaccharides
-Trisaccharides
-Disaccharides
-Monosaccharides
Explain how, (including the names of individual enzymes) and where proteins are digested to cover:
-Polypeptides
-Tripeptides
-Dipeptides
-Amino acids
-Buccal cavity
-Epiglottis
-Large intestine 
– ascending, transverse and descending colon
-Pharynx -Cardiac and Pyloric sphincters
-Oesophagus -Peritoneum
-Stomach
-Small intestine
– duodenum, jejunum, ileum
-Appendix
-Rectum
-Anus
– Anal sphincter

Explain how (including the names of individual enzymes) and where fat/lipid is digested to cover:
-Fatty acid and glycerol
 
how and where each of the food groups is absorbed in the alimentary canal
 
Describe the following Diseases and Disorders:
-Ulcers
-Diverticular Disease
-Hyper-Acidity
-Irritable Bowel Syndrome
-Migraine
-Eating disorders (Anorexia, Bulimia, Obesity)