CHAPTER 28: Small Intestine

Learning Objectives: At the end of this chapter, the student will be able to:

I. Review the anatomy and physiology of the small intestine

a. Anatomy
i. Functional anatomy
ii. Histology
iii. Development
b. Physiology
i. Water absorption and secretion
ii. Carbohydrate absorption and secretion
iii. Protein absorption and secretion
iv. Fat absorption and secretion
v. Vitamins and minerals absorption and secretion
vi. Immune function
vii. Motility
viii. Endocrine function
ix. Intestinal adaptation

II. Identify the incidence, etiology, pathogenesis, manifestations, diagnosis

and treatment of several gastrointestinal conditions
a. Small bowel obstruction
b. iIeus
c. mesenteric ischemia
d. intestinal bleeding
e. intestinal perforation
f. chylous ascites
g. intussusception
h. pneumatosis intestinalis
i. short bowel syndrome

III. Identify the incidence, etiology, pathogenesis, manifestations, diagnosis

and treatment of several gastrointestinal diseases
a. Crohn’s disease
b. Fistulas
c. Radiation enteritis
d. Meckel‘s and other diverticula
e. Malignancies

IV. Identify the indications, surgical principles and complications in small

intestinal transplant
 TABLE OF SPECIFICATION
Topic/Course Title: 28 – Small Intestine
No. of Hours Taught: 3
Type of Exam: Long Exam, Bimonthly Exam
Faculty-In -Charge:  Dr Dy

LEVELS / SKILLS
Remembering Understanding Thinking
(Comprehension/ (Analysis/Synthesis/ TOTAL
(Knowledge)
Application) Evaluation)
SUBTOPICS
Item Item Item
No. No. No.
Placement Placement Placement No. of
of % of % of % %
or Question or Question or Question Items
Items Items Items
No. No. No.
Anatomy & Physiology
Conditions
Diseases
TOTAL