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By the end of this course, learners will be able to: 1. Identify and understand the main divisions of the GI tract and their functions. 2. A) Know the overall anatomy and functions of the main sections of the stomach. B) Understand how a H,K exchange ATPase functions to secrete HCl. C) Discuss the endocrine regulation of HCl secretion. 3. A) Know the main segments of the small intestine and be familiar with their absorptive roles. B) Understand the mechanistic basis for absorption of sugars and amino acids. C) Understand the luminal and mucosal phases of lipid digestion and absorption. D) Appreciate regulation of small bowel pH, osmolality and enzyme content. E) Describe the rationale for oral rehydration as a disease therapy. 4. A) Know the basic patterns of muscle contraction in the GI tract and the purposes they serve. B) Explain how the GI tract generates and integrates these contractions. C) Give a guided tour of the GI tract to see how system actually works. 5. Understand and identify Liver anatomy and physiology. 6. A) Know how the microbiome may support health. B) Discuss findings linking changes in the microbiome to disease. C) Provide information on how the microbiome may influence medical therapies in the future. 7. Understand gut-derived peptides and the control of food intake and metabolism.