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

Session 3 - Liver, Gallbladder and Pancreas (Health)

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Video Summary

In this video, the speaker discusses the solid organs of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, specifically focusing on the liver, gallbladder, and pancreas. The liver is the largest solid organ in the body and is vital for survival. It receives oxygenated blood from the hepatic artery and nutrient-rich blood from the portal vein. The liver metabolizes nutrients and packages them to be distributed throughout the body. The gallbladder acts as a storage tank for bile, which is produced by the liver. Bile helps in the digestion of fats and oils in food. The pancreas is both a digestive organ and an endocrine organ. It produces digestive enzymes and bicarbonate to neutralize stomach acid. The speaker also mentions the bile duct, which carries bile from the liver to the intestine, and the pancreatic duct, which carries digestive enzymes and bicarbonate. The speaker concludes by discussing the endocrine functions of the pancreas, particularly the production of insulin, glucagon, and somatostatin.

Keywords

GI tract

liver

gallbladder

pancreas

bile

digestion