Normal Processes

Embryonic development, fetal maturation, and perinatal changes

Organ structure and function, including alimentary canal, liver and biliary system, salivary glands and exocrine pancreas, motility, and digestion

and absorption

Cell/tissue structure and function

• Endocrine and neural regulatory functions, including GI hormones
• Salivary, gastrointestinal, pancreatic, hepatic secretory products, including Enzymes, proteins, bile salts, and processes
• Synthetic and metabolic functions of hepatocytes

Repair, regeneration, and changes associated with stage of life

Gastrointestinal defense mechanisms and normal flora

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