BookKim E. Barrett.
Summary: Gastrointestinal Physiology explains the operation and performance of one of the body's most crucial systems. Using clear, compelling language, the book's presentation makes it easy to absorb the content and integrate it as you learn the physiology of other bodily systems. Written to help you understand essential concepts rather than merely memorize facts, this unique text examines many medically relevant facets of this important body system, including anatomy, pathophysiology, and therapeutics, in concert with physiological information.
Contents:
Functional anatomy of the GI tract and organs draining into it
Neurohumoral regulation of gastrointestinal function
Gastric secretion
Pancreatic and salivary secretion
Water and electrolyte absorption and secretion
Intestinal mucosal immunology and ecology
Esophageal motility
Gastric motility
Intestinal motility
Functional anatomy of the liver and biliary system
Bile formation and secretion
Gallbladder function
Bilirubin formation and excretion by the liver
Ammonia and urea
Carbohydrate, protein and water soluble vitamin assimilation
Lipid assimilation.