Gastrointestinal physiology / edited by Leonard R. Johnson.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Johnson, Leonard R., 1942-

Series:

Mosby physiology monograph series.

Mosby physiology monograph series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Digestive System Physiological Phenomena.

Gastrointestinal system--Physiology.

Gastrointestinal system.

Digestion.

Digestive System and Oral Physiological Phenomena.

Phenomena and Processes.

Medical Subjects:

Digestive System Physiological Phenomena.

Digestive System and Oral Physiological Phenomena.

Phenomena and Processes.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xii, 160 p. ) ill. (some col.) ;

Edition:

7th ed.

Other Title:

Gastrointestinal Physiology

Gastrointestinal Physiology: Seventh Edition

Johnson

Place of Publication:

Philadelphia : Mosby Elsevier, c2007.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This volume in the Mosby Physiology Monograph Series explains the fundamentals of gastrointestinal physiology in a clear and concise manner. It provides you with a basic understanding of how the gastrointestinal system functions in health and disease. Attractively illustrated with clear 2-color diagrams, this volume also facilitates study with learning objectives, overview boxes, chapter summaries, and clinical cases with questions and explained answers. Stay current with clear, accurate, and up-to-the-minute coverage of the physiology of the gastrointestinal system focusing on the needs of the student. Bridge the gap between normal function and disease with pathophysiology content throughout the book. Master the material more easily with learning objectives, overview boxes, key words and concepts, chapter summaries, and clinical cases with questions and explained answers. Understand complex concepts by examining abundant clear, 2-color diagrams. Apply what you've learned to real-life clinical situations using featured clinical commentaries.

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.

Regulation : peptides of the gastrointestinal tract / Leonard R. Johnson

Regulation : nerves and smooth muscle / Norman W. Weisbrodt

Swallowing / Norman W. Weisbrodt

Gastric emptying / Norman W. Weisbrodt

Motility of the small intestine / Norman W. Weisbrodt

Motility of the large intestine / Norman W. Weisbrodt

Salivary secretion / Leonard R. Johnson

Gastric secretion / Leonard R. Johnson

Pancreatic secretion / Leonard R. Johnson

Bile secretion and gallbladder function / Norman W. Weisbrodt

Digestion and absorption / Leonard R. Johnson

Fluid and electrolyte absorption / Leonard R. Johnson

Regulation of food intake / Leonard R. Johnson.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

ISBN:

0-323-03391-1