The Digestive System: Systems of the Body Series

Description

Front Cover; The Digestive System: Basic Science and Clinical Conditions; Copyright Page; Preface; Acknowledgements; Contents; CHAPTER 1 OVERVIEW OF THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM; Introduction: overall function of the digestive system; Components of the digestive system; Physiological processes of the digestive system; Distribution of blood to the digestive organs; Membrane transport; Motility; Enteric nervous system; Control by autonomic nerves; Endocrine control; Control of blood flow; Control of gastrointestinal functions during a meal; CHAPTER 2 THE MOUTH, SALIVARY GLANDS AND OESOPHAGUS.;This is an integrated textbook on the digestive system, covering the anatomy, physiology and biochemistry of the system, all presented in a clinically relevant context appropriate for the first two years of the medical student course.One of the seven volumes in the Systems of the Body series.Concise text covers the core anatomy, physiology and biochemistry in an integrated manner as required by system- and problem-based medical courses.The basic science is presented in the clinical context in a way appropriate for the early part of the medical course.