Gastrointestinal Physiology

<p>Gain <b>a foundational understanding of gastrointestinal physiology </b>and how the GI system functions in health and disease. <b>Gastrointestinal Physiology</b>, a volume in the <i>Mosby Physiology Series, </i>explains the fundamentals of this complex subject in a clear and concise manner, while helping you <b>bridge the gap between normal function and disease</b> with pathophysiology content throughout the book.</p><ul> <li>Helps you<b> easily master the material in a systems-based curriculum </b>with learning objectives, Clinical Concept boxes, highlighted key words and concepts, chapter summaries, self-study questions, and a comprehensive exam.</li> <li>Keeps you current with<b> recent advances in gastrointestinal physiology</b> 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.</li> <li>Includes <b>clear, 2-color diagrams </b>that simplify complex concepts.</li> <li>Features<b> </b>clinical commentaries that show you<b> how to apply what you've learned </b>to real-life clinical situations.</li> <li>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.</li> <li><b>Enhanced eBook version included with purchase.</b> Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.</li> </ul> <b> <p>Complete the Mosby Physiology Series! Systems-based and portable, these titles are ideal for integrated programs.</p> <ul> <ul></b> <p> <li>Blaustein, Kao, & Matteson: Cellular Physiology and Neurophysiology</li> <li>Cloutier: Respiratory Physiology</li> <li>Koeppen & Stanton: Renal Physiology</li> <li>Pappano & Weir: Cardiovascular Physiology </li> <li>White, Harrison, & Mehlmann: Endocrine and Reproductive Physiology</li> <li>Hudnall: Hematology: A Pathophysiologic Approach</li></ul></ul>