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Synopsis of Pathophysiology in Nuclear Medicine

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The digestive system consists of the gastrointestinal tract, hepatobiliary system, pancreas, and salivary glands. Nuclear medicine is concerned with evaluation of normal and abnormal functions particularly of the gastrointestinal tract and the hepatobiliary system.

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