Physiology of the Gastrointestinal Tract: 2-Volume Set, Sixth Edition 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 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. The new 6th edition provides the latest in the new advances in the field within a 2-volume set including additional content on the hot break through areas in gastroenterology including the brain-gut axis and microbiome. Additional information will also be provided at the organism level including animal models of gastrointestinal disorders and therapeutic possibilities. Disease focus will also be added to this edition so emerging techniques to diagnose and normalize functions of the GI tract will be explored and explained. Finally Information on the electrophysiology at the organ level including information about modulation (including simulation and pacing) will be included. Highly referenced, this is a useful resource for gastroenterologists, physiologists, internists, professional researchers, and instructors teaching courses for clinical and research students. Discusses the multiple processes governing gastrointestinal functionPresents new information on the brain-gut axis and microbiomeEach section edited by preeminent scientist in the field INDICE: Volume 1 Section I: Basic Cell Physiology, Genetics, and Growth of the GI Tract Section II: Nerogastroenterology Section III: Host Defense Mechanisms Volume 2 Section IV: Physiology of Secretion Section V: Digestion and Absorption Section VI: Consequences of Disregulated Physiology
- ISBN: 978-0-12-809954-4
- Editorial: Academic Press
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 2312
- Fecha Publicación: 01/01/2018
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés