Overview - Week 3
Topic
This week we will be exploring the organs of your Gastrointestinal tract and how they all work together to digest and absorb your food.
Objectives
By the end of this week you will be able to...
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Describe the normal digestive and absorptive processes, common digestive problemsand related risk factors
- General anatomy and physiology of the digestive tract, including digestion and absorption
Weekly Schedule
| Activity | Estimated time required |
|---|---|
| Reading: Chapter 3 | 60-90 minutes |
| Discussion: Your Gastrointestinal tract | 30 minutes |
| Assignment: Name the organs of the GI tract | 60 minutes |
| Quiz: Digestion and Absorption | 60 minutes |