Full Description
Gastrointestinal Physiology is the market leader in its field. This concise, readable text provides basic concepts and information related to gastrointestinal physiology. The material is presented in a format that makes it easily understandable for anyone learning GI physiology. This new edition is updated with additional clinical information, two-color illustrations, summaries, bold-faced key terms, end-of-chapter review questions, as well as a mini-exam at the end of the book.
Contents
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 Production, Secretion, and Storage 11. Digestion and Absorption 12. Fluid and Electrolyte Absorption 13. The Splanchnic Circulation Appendix: Review Examination