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GI Joes
An imaginative tale to help you learn the GI tract

How do Enzymes Work
Animation of the activity of amylase

Cholesterol Metabolism - Animation

Fatty Acid Metabolism - Animation

Acid Reflux - Animation

Pathophysiology of the Digestive System
Don't let the name of this site fool you. There's more here than just diseases. This site provides a comprehensive tour through the digestive system and even provides you with practice tests and games. A visit here is well-worth your time!

First Principles of Gastroenterology
Online text for GI physiology and disorders. It's dense but explains things well. The information is in much more detail than you need for class but it's a great resource to learn more.


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GERD
Everything your mother didn't tell you about acid reflux disease.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Resource center for IBS.

Case studies in Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Chronic Constipation
Imagine you're a NP and a 74-year-old man comes to you with a history of constipation and hemorrhoids. What would you do? To find out, scroll to the bottom of the linked site for links to two case studies.

Crohns and Colitis Foundation of America
Information on intestinal disorders.