Digestion, Absorption and GI Physiology - vivas

2010/1: Name the principle pancreatic enzymes and the substances upon which they act. Describe the regulation of pancreatic juice secretion.

2009/2: What are the principal functions of the liver? Describe bilirubin's path from production to excretion.

2008/1: Please describe who ingested iron is absorbed. What are the mechanisms that regulate iron absorption?

2006/1: What factors regulate gastric secretion?

2006/1: Describe the metabolism of bilirubin. How is bilirubin extracted?

2005/2: Describe the composition of pancreatic juice. Describe the regulation of secretion of pancreatic juice.

2004/2: How is iron absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract? How is iron transported? Physiologically, how is the iron lost from the body?

2003/2: Describe the enzymes required for the digestion of carbohydrates and their location. Please describe how carbohydrates are absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract.

2003/2: Describe the enzymes required for the digestion of proteins and their location. Describe how proteins are absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract.