
- 176 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
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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Table of contents
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Series Page
- Copyright
- Preface
- 1. Regulation: Peptides of the Gastrointestinal Tract
- 2. Regulation: Nerves and Smooth Muscle
- 3. Swallowing
- 4. Gastric Emptying
- 5. Motility of the Small Intestine
- 6. Motility of the Large Intestine
- 7. Salivary Secretion
- 8. Gastric Secretion
- 9. Pancreatic Secretion
- 10. Bile Secretion and Gallbladder Function
- 11. Digestion and Absorption of Nutrients
- 12. Fluid and Electrolyte Absorption
- 13. Regulation of Food Intake
- Appendix A. Answers to Self-Study Problems
- Appendix B. Comprehensive Multiple-Choice Review Examination
- Index