Title: Identify the structures and functions of the gastrointestinal system.
Course: Radiologic Technology I (14105-I) > Section: Understanding Human Anatomy and Physiology

Identification should include

- the organs, structures, and functions of the digestive tract
- a discussion of associated structures of digestion
- labeling of various ducts and their points of convergence
- essential mechanical and chemical steps in digestion
- factors of absorption
- the role of blood sugar in the gastrointestinal system
- the role of the hypothalamus in the gastrointestinal system
- defining basal metabolic rate
- recognition of radiographic characteristics of the most common pathologies and how to compensate technical factors to accommodate.

Process/Skill Questions:

- Why is barium the most common contrast medium used for gastrointestinal imaging? When should barium not be used?
- Why is it important for the radiologist to know about allergies before imaging?
- What is the importance of peristalsis to digestion? To diagnostic imaging?