ASGE Recognized Industry Associate (ARIA) Training Program for Regeneron | June 2022-June28 Session 3

June28 Session 3 - Liver, Gallbladder and Pancreas (Health)

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Video Summary

In this video, the speaker discusses the liver, gallbladder, and pancreas in relation to the gastrointestinal tract. They explain that these organs are important to understand in order to have a better understanding of the entire GI tract and how they interact with each other. The liver is described as a vital organ that cleans and filters the blood, produces bile, and has many storage functions. The gallbladder stores bile produced by the liver and releases it into the small intestine when you eat. The pancreas has both exocrine and endocrine functions. It produces enzymes that break down food and hormones that regulate blood sugar. The speaker also briefly mentions common disorders such as cysts in the liver and the effects of alcohol on the liver. They also respond to questions about liver shots in combat sports and the effects of different alcoholic beverages on the liver.

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Stephen Kim, MD

Keywords

liver

gallbladder

pancreas

gastrointestinal tract

bile production

blood sugar regulation