Upon completion of this learning program, you will be able to::

• List the structural layers forming the wall of the GI tract.
• Recall the structure and function of the peritoneum.
• Describe the gross structure and placement of the GI organs.
• Describe the unique tissue structures and cell types found in the GI tract.

1. GETTING STARTED
   1. Sound Check
   2. Disclaimer
   3. Welcome
   4. Navigation Instructions
2. STAYING FOCUSED
   1. Introduction
   2. Learning Objectives
3. THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM AT A GLANCE
   1. Overview
   2. Layers of the GI tract
      1. Mucosa
      2. Submucosa
      3. Muscularis
      4. Serosa
      5. Pop Quiz
   3. Neural Innervation of the Gastrointestinal Tract
      1. Enteric Nervous System
      2. Autonomic Nervous System
      3. Gastrointestinal Reflex Pathways
      4. Pop Quiz
   4. Peritoneum
   5. Progress Check
4. THE ANATOMY OF THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
   1. Overview
   2. The Mouth
   3. The Pharynx and Esophagus
   4. Pop Quiz
   5. The Stomach
   6. The Pancreas
      1. Exocrine Pancreas
      2. Endocrine Pancreas
   7. The Liver and Gallbladder
   8. Progress Check
   9. The Small Intestine
      1. Duodenum
      2. Jejunum
      3. Ileum
      4. Pop Quiz
   10. The Large Intestine
       1. Cecum
       2. Appendix
       3. Colon
       4. Rectum
       5. Anus
   11. Progress Check
5. TEST YOUR ACQUIRED KNOWLEDGE
   1. Summary
   2. Final assessment
6. END OF PROGRAM
7. GLOSSARY
8. REFERENCES