It’s been a bit of a break between episodes, but I have been on paternity leave. Today we start our new topic of ‘Gastrointestinal Physiology’ looking first at Liver Physiology. This is a big topic to cover and an equally important organ. I start with addressing the functional anatomy (01:43). Then this allows us to appreciate the many functions of the liver (06:48) followed by reviewing hepatic blood flow and the factors that control it (19:33). The last LO for today is assessing the laboratory investigation of the liver (31:52). Finally, we look at the previous SAQs (and cicm is really good for this!) (39:50). As always thanks for listening!

Today’s episode completes our ‘Gastrointestinal’ Series. The topic today might be often overlooked but clinically is very relevant. I start by reviewing the physiology of swallowing (01:28) which lends itself nicely to factors preventing reflux of gastric contents (07:35). Then we examine the control of gastric motility and emptying (15:56) and the composition of gastric fluid as well (23:44). Our last LO looks at the physiology of nausea and vomiting (31:23). As always, we review the past SAQs to finish (34:40). Thank for listening.