Gastrointestinal Physiology - 9th Edition | Mosby Physiology Series | PDF

Explore how the digestive system works, from gastrointestinal motility to nutrient absorption and digestive regulation.

Build a strong foundation in digestive system physiology with Gastrointestinal Physiology, Ninth Edition, by Leonard R. Johnson. Part of the Mosby Physiology Series, this textbook explains the mechanisms that regulate the gastrointestinal tract and connects normal physiological function with clinical conditions.

Designed for students studying human physiology and medical sciences, this resource offers a structured introduction to the processes responsible for digestion, absorption, secretion, and the regulation of food intake.

What You'll Learn

• Gastrointestinal Hormones: Understand how peptides and chemical messengers regulate digestive functions.
• Nervous System Regulation: Explore how nerves and smooth muscle coordinate gastrointestinal activity.
• Swallowing and Esophageal Function: Learn how food moves from the mouth into the stomach.
• Gastric Emptying: Discover the mechanisms controlling the movement of stomach contents into the small intestine.
• Intestinal Motility: Understand how the small and large intestines move and process their contents.
• Digestive Secretions: Explore salivary, gastric, pancreatic, and biliary secretions.
• Digestion and Nutrient Absorption: Learn how carbohydrates, proteins, fats, and other nutrients are processed and absorbed.
• Fluid and Electrolyte Balance: Understand how the digestive tract absorbs water and electrolytes.
• Regulation of Food Intake: Explore the neural, hormonal, and gastrointestinal signals involved in appetite and satiety.
• Clinical Applications: Connect physiological mechanisms with digestive disorders and relevant clinical investigations.

Why Choose This Textbook?

• A focused introduction to gastrointestinal physiology.
• Clinical concept boxes linking scientific principles to medical practice.
• Clear illustrations that help explain complex physiological processes.
• Learning objectives, chapter summaries, and highlighted key concepts.
• Self-study questions and a comprehensive review examination.
• Relevant pathophysiology content that connects normal function with disease.

Who Is This Book For?

Ideal for medical students, physiology students, biomedical science learners, and healthcare students studying the digestive system.

It can also support revision of gastrointestinal motility, digestive secretions, nutrient absorption, and the physiological regulation of appetite.

Book Details

• Title: Gastrointestinal Physiology
• Edition: Ninth Edition
• Author: Leonard R. Johnson, PhD
• Publisher: Elsevier
• Series: Mosby Physiology Series
• Publication year: 2019
• ISBN-13: 9780323595636
• Pages: 176
• Subject: Gastrointestinal Physiology, Digestive System, Human Physiology
• Language: English

Develop a clearer understanding of the physiological processes behind digestion, absorption, and gastrointestinal regulation with this specialist academic textbook.

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