ASGE Recognized Industry Associate (ARIA) Training Program for Sanofi | June 2022-GI Tract in Health

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The document discusses the GI tract in health, specifically focusing on the liver, gallbladder, and pancreas. It explains that the portal triad consists of the portal vein, hepatic artery, and bile duct, with the portal vein carrying blood from the digestive organs into the liver. Bile is produced by hepatocytes and deposited into bile canaliculi, which then form bile ducts. The liver plays a role in glucose metabolism, generating glucose through gluconeogenesis and storing it as glycogen. It also acts as a water treatment center for the body and helps break down substances through a complex system of enzymes. In the embryo, the duct of Santorini and duct of Wirsung join to form one duct, with the ventral duct being the predominant one. However, in 10% of people, the ducts remain separate, and the dorsal duct continues to drain most of the pancreas through the minor papilla. Overall, the document provides insights into the functions and anatomy of the liver, gallbladder, and pancreas.

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John Martin, MD, FASGE

Keywords

GI tract

liver

gallbladder

pancreas

portal triad

glucose metabolism

bile ducts

hepatocytes

enzymes

anatomy