NURSING
DIGESTIVE SYSTEM NOTES
- Subject
- Nursing
- Institution
- Australian Catholic University
Struggling to understand the digestive system for your nursing units? These notes are designed exactly for nursing students, with clear explanations, diagrams, flowcharts, and easy breakdowns of every process you need to know. This pack covers EVERYTHING required in first-year nursing A&P, including: ✔ Digestive System (Full Breakdown) Functions of the digestive system GI tract layers + how food moves (peristalsis & segmentation) Mouth, saliva, teeth, tongue Stomach structure, enzymes, pH, and secretions Small intestine specialisations Role of the liver, gallbladder, and pancreas Bile function explained simply Absorption of carbs, fats & proteins (with mechanisms!) Large intestine functions Waste storage & elimination Physical vs chemical digestion