MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

Detailed explanation-1: -During the fourth week of gestation, the duodenum begins to develop from two sources: the caudal part of the foregut and the cranial part of the midgut, where the junction lies just distal to the origin of the bile duct. The developing duodenum forms a C-shaped loop that initially projects ventrally.

Detailed explanation-2: -At 5 weeks, the embryonic period starts – when all of your baby’s major systems and structures begin to develop. Their gastrointestinal tract starts to form and by week 9, all of your baby’s essential organs have begun to grow. This includes their stomach, liver, kidneys, and pancreas.

Detailed explanation-3: -By about seven weeks of pregnancy, your baby’s oesophagus and stomach is forming (Moore et al 2019b). Around this time, the developing liver appears as a small outgrowth, and the pancreas also starts budding (Moore et al 2019b). These organs support your baby’s digestion.

Detailed explanation-4: -There are four stages in the digestive process: intake, chemical and mechanical degradation of food, nutrients’ absorption, and removal of indigestible food.

Detailed explanation-5: -The first bite triggers the start of food processing. Digestion. The assimilation of nutrients. Waste removal by egestion.