Defining Physiology: Principles, Themes, Concepts. Volume 2: Neurophysiology and Gastrointestinal Systems

by Hwee Ming Cheng, Kin Kheong Mah, Kumar Seluakumaran

Book Overview

PART 1: GASTROINTESTINAL PHYSIOLOGYTopic 1: Salivary gland: SavilonTopic 2: Oesophageal sphincters: Upper oesophageal sphincter and lower oesophageal sphincterTopic 3: Stomach as an Acid ProducerTopic 4: Homeostasis of gastric acid secretion: neurocrine, paracrine and endocrine system, proton pump inhibitors. Alkaline tideTopic 5: Gastric mucosal barrier, Helicobacter pyloriTopic 6: Gastric motility: (Migrating Motor Complex, Receptive Relaxation,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3030622878
• ISBN13: 9783030622879
• Release Date: January 2022
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.41 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.1" x 9.2"