Gastrointestinal Physiology

Mosby Physiology Series

von Leonard R. Johnson

176 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Gain a foundational understanding of gastrointestinal physiology and how the GI system functions in health and disease. Gastrointestinal Physiology, a volume in the Mosby Physiology Series, explains the fundamentals of this complex subject in a clear and concise manner, while helping you bridge the gap between normal function and disease with pathophysiology content throughout the book. - Helps you easily master the material in a systems-based curriculum with learning objectives, Clinical Concept boxes, highlighted key words and concepts, chapter summaries, self-study questions, and a comprehensive exam. - Keeps you current with recent advances in gastrointestinal physiology with coverage of the physiological significance of gastrointestinal peptides; the regulation of mucosal growth and cancer; details surrounding acid secretion and peptic ulcers; and more. - Includes clear, 2-color diagrams that simplify complex concepts. - Features clinical commentaries that show you how to apply what you've learned to real-life clinical situations. - Covers the regulation of pancreatic secretion and gallbladder contraction; the transport processes for the absorption of nutrients; facts about fat absorption; and the regulation of food intake. - Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices. Complete the Mosby Physiology Series! Systems-based and portable, these titles are ideal for integrated programs. - Blaustein, Kao, & Matteson: Cellular Physiology and Neurophysiology - Cloutier: Respiratory Physiology - Koeppen & Stanton: Renal Physiology - Pappano & Weir: Cardiovascular Physiology - White, Harrison, & Mehlmann: Endocrine and Reproductive Physiology - Hudnall: Hematology: A Pathophysiologic Approach

• Reihe: Mosby's Physiology Monograph
• Themen: Medizin Vorklinische Medizin, Grundlagenwissenschaften Physiologie
• ISBN: 9780323595636
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 16.11.2018
• Größe: 192 x 239 mm
• Verlag: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division