Pancreas is a vital organ in the abdomen with dual exocrine and endocrine functions. As an exocrine organ, it secretes digestive enzymes and bicarbonates into the duodenum for food breakdown. In its endocrine role, the pancreas regulates blood sugar levels by secreting insulin, glucagon, somatostati

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The intestine in domestic animals plays a vital role in digestion and absorption. It consists of the small intestine for chemical digestion and absorption and the large intestine for water absorption and excretion. This article covers the gross anatomy, histology, and embryology of the intestine, de

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Digestion and metabolism of protein in both ruminants and non-ruminants involve enzymatic breakdown of proteins into polypeptides and amino acids in the stomach and intestines. Key enzymes such as pepsin, trypsin, and chymotrypsin play important roles in protein digestion. Gastric digestion in the s

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The small intestine is a vital part of the digestive system, comprising the duodenum, jejunum, and ileum. The duodenum, the fixed part, has specific anatomical features and relations with adjacent structures. Understanding the different parts of the duodenum, including their location and relationshi

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The stomach is a vital organ in the digestive system with functions like food storage, mixing with gastric secretions, and controlling chyme delivery to the small intestine. It has a J-shaped structure with various parts like the fundus, body, antrum, and pylorus. The lesser and greater curvatures,

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View detailed radiology imaging of the esophagus and stomach conducted by Dr. A. Alhawas, showcasing various anatomical structures such as the splenic artery, abdominal aorta, common hepatic artery, and more. Explore pathologically changed layers in pyloric stenosis, arterial blood supply to the pyl

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The stomach plays a crucial role in digestion, from storage and mixing of food to slow emptying of chyme into the duodenum. Gastric motility involves peristalsis and retropulsion, essential for propelling food towards the pylorus. Dr. Muntadher Abdulkareem Abdullah provides valuable insights into th

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Peptic ulcers are holes in the gut lining of the stomach, duodenum, or esophagus. This condition can present with symptoms like upper abdominal pain, bloating, and dark stools. Risk factors include smoking, stress, and certain medications. Diagnosis involves various tests, and treatment includes ant

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The small intestine is a key organ in the digestive system responsible for the digestion and absorption of nutrients. It is divided into the duodenum, jejunum, and ileum, each with specific functions and structures like plicae circulares, villi, microvilli, and crypts of Lieberkühn. The intestinal

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Barium meal is a radiological study of the upper gastrointestinal tract, including the esophagus, stomach, duodenum, and proximal jejunum. It helps diagnose various conditions such as peptic ulcers, cancers, and gastrointestinal obstructions. The procedure involves oral administration of barium cont

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Exploring the anatomy of the small bowel, including the duodenum, jejunum, and ileum, as well as the technique of a barium meal follow-through. The small bowel is a convoluted tube extending from the pylorus to the ileocecal valve, averaging 6-7 meters in length. The duodenum, characterized by its C

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