Gastrointestinal Physiology E-Book
eBook - ePub

Gastrointestinal Physiology E-Book

Gastrointestinal Physiology E-Book

  1. 176 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Gastrointestinal Physiology E-Book

Gastrointestinal Physiology E-Book

About this book

Gain a foundational understanding of gastrointestinal physiology and how the GI system functions in health and disease. Gastrointestinal Physiology, a volume in the Mosby Physiology Series, explains the fundamentals of this complex subject in a clear and concise manner, while helping you bridge the gap between normal function and disease with pathophysiology content throughout the book.- Helps you easily master the material in a systems-based curriculum with learning objectives, Clinical Concept boxes, highlighted key words and concepts, chapter summaries, self-study questions, and a comprehensive exam.- Keeps you current with recent advances in gastrointestinal physiology with coverage of the physiological significance of gastrointestinal peptides; the regulation of mucosal growth and cancer; details surrounding acid secretion and peptic ulcers; and more.- Includes clear, 2-color diagrams that simplify complex concepts.- Features clinical commentaries that show you how to apply what you've learned to real-life clinical situations.- Covers the regulation of pancreatic secretion and gallbladder contraction; the transport processes for the absorption of nutrients; facts about fat absorption; and the regulation of food intake. Complete the Mosby Physiology Series! Systems-based and portable, these titles are ideal for integrated programs.- Blaustein, Kao, & Matteson: Cellular Physiology and Neurophysiology- Cloutier: Respiratory Physiology- Koeppen & Stanton: Renal Physiology- Pappano & Weir: Cardiovascular Physiology- White, Harrison, & Mehlmann: Endocrine and Reproductive Physiology- Hudnall: Hematology: A Pathophysiologic Approach

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Information

Publisher
Elsevier
Year
2018
eBook ISBN
9780323595643
Edition
9

Table of contents

  1. Cover image
  2. Title page
  3. Table of Contents
  4. Series Page
  5. Copyright
  6. Preface
  7. 1. Regulation: Peptides of the Gastrointestinal Tract
  8. 2. Regulation: Nerves and Smooth Muscle
  9. 3. Swallowing
  10. 4. Gastric Emptying
  11. 5. Motility of the Small Intestine
  12. 6. Motility of the Large Intestine
  13. 7. Salivary Secretion
  14. 8. Gastric Secretion
  15. 9. Pancreatic Secretion
  16. 10. Bile Secretion and Gallbladder Function
  17. 11. Digestion and Absorption of Nutrients
  18. 12. Fluid and Electrolyte Absorption
  19. 13. Regulation of Food Intake
  20. Appendix A. Answers to Self-Study Problems
  21. Appendix B. Comprehensive Multiple-Choice Review Examination
  22. Index