Regulation : peptides of the gastrointestinal tract -- Regulation : nerves and smooth muscle -- Swallowing -- Gastric emptying -- Motility of the small intestine -- Motility of the large intestine -- Salivary secretion -- Gastric secretion -- Pancreatic secretion -- Bile secretion and gallbladder function -- Digestions and absorption -- Fluid and electrolyte absorption -- Regulation of food intake
Summary
Gastrointestinal Physiology, a volume in the Mosby Physiology Monograph Series, explains the fundamentals of gastrointestinal physiology in a clear and concise manner. Ideal for your systems-based curriculum, this fully updated medical textbook provides you with a basic understanding of how the GI system functions in both health and disease. 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 diseas
