Gastrointestinal physiology / Kim E. Barrett.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Barrett, Kim E., author.

Series:

Lange physiology series

[Lange Physiology Series]

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Gastrointestinal system--Physiology.

Gastrointestinal system.

Gastrointestinal Tract--physiology.

Digestive System Physiological Phenomena.

Medical Subjects:

Gastrointestinal Tract--physiology.

Digestive System Physiological Phenomena.

Physical Description:

xii, 321 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.

Edition:

2nd edition.

Place of Publication:

New York : Lange Medical Books/McGraw-Hill Education, ©2014.

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.

Notes:

"A Lange medical book."

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9780071774017

0071774017

OCLC:

827950160