Main description:

The Mosby Physiology Monograph Series offers the fundamentals of body systems physiology in a clear and concise manner. Each volume in the series is written by experts in the field for an authoritative, yet readable introduction to the physiology relevant to a particular organ system.

This new 7th edition of Gastrointestinal Physiology offers:

. Clear, accurate and up-to-the-minute coverage of the physiology of the gastrointestinal system focusing on the needs of the student.
. Pathophysiology content throughout that serves as a bridge between normal function and disease.
. Integrated student-friendly tools, including overview boxes, key words and concepts, chapter summaries, and review examination.
. Access to Student Consult ®!

www.studentconsult.com is an innovative website that allows you to build a personalized, fully integrated, online library, where you'll find the entire contents of every STUDENT CONSULT title purchased, integration links to bonus content in other STUDENT CONSULT titles, and much more.

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