FRCA Notes

Gastrointestinal Physiology

These topics cover solely the enteral tract, leaving hepatobiliary physiology to its own section.

  • Gastric anatomy (in brief)
  • Sphincters of the GI tract
  • Barrier pressure and the LOS

  • Functions of the stomach
  • Gastric acid secretion
  • Gastric emptying
  • GORD

  • The swallowing reflex
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • TPN