Physiology of the Gastrointestinal Tract

Edited by Leonard R. Johnson - Fayez K. Ghishan - Jonathan D. Kaunitz - Juanita L. Merchant - Hamid M. Said - Jackie D. Wood

Edited by Leonard R. Johnson, Fayez K. Ghishan, Jonathan D. Kaunitz, Juanita L. Merchant, Hamid M. Said, Jackie D. Wood

Publisher: Academic Press Inc

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Format: Hardback

Publication date: 04 July 2012 (5 ed.)

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ISBN: 012382026X ISBN 13: 9780123820266

Physiology of the Gastrointestinal Tract

Covers the study of the mechanical, physical, and biochemical functions of the GI Tract while linking the clinical disease or disorder, bridging the gap between clinical and laboratory medicine. This book is suitable for gastroenterologists, physiologists, internists, and professional researchers. Top page

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The gastrointestinal system is responsible for the breakdown and absorption of various foods and liquids needed to sustain life. Other diseases and disorders treated by clinicians in this area include: food allergies, constipation, chronic liver disease and cirrhosis, gallstones, gastritis, GERD, hemorrhoids, IBS, lactose intolerance, pancreatic, appendicitis, celiac disease, Crohn's disease, peptic ulcer, stomach ulcer, viral hepatitis, colorectal cancer and liver transplants. "Physiology of the Gastrointestinal Tract, 5/e" covers the study of the mechanical, physical, and biochemical functions of the GI Tract while linking the clinical disease or disorder, bridging the gap between clinical and laboratory medicine. The new edition is a highly referenced and useful resource for gastroenterologists, physiologists, internists, professional researchers, and instructors teaching courses for clinical and research students. This book discusses the multiple processes governing gastrointestinal function; each section edited by preeminent scientist in the field; and, updated, four-color illustrations. Top page

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Publisher & Imprint: Academic Press Inc

Edition details 5th edition

City: San Diego

Pages: 2308

More info: height 276 mm width 216 mm

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Age recommended: Professional and scholarly

Subject Indexing & Classification Dewey:(DC23) 612.32

Departments: Physiology; Gastroenterology;

Record updated at: 21 May, 2013 time: 13:36

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