Gastrointestinal Physiology: Mosby Physiology Monograph Series (With STUDENT CONSULT Online Access) (Mosby's Physiology Monograph)

GASTROINTESTINAL PHYSIOLOGY is the market leader in its field. This concise, readable text provides basic concepts and information related to gastrointestinal physiology. The material is presented in a format that makes it easily understandable for anyone learning GI physiology. This New Edition is updated with additional clinical information, two-color illustrations, summaries, bold-faced key terms, and end-of-chapter review questions, as well as a mini-exam at the end of the book. 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. 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. New to this edition: Stay abreast of the latest research and findings in 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. Access new gastrointestinal information on 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