Gastrointestinal Physiology 2/E - Couverture souple

Barrett, Kim E.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0071774017 ISBN 13 : 9780071774017

Editeur : McGraw-Hill Medical, 2013

Synopsis

Book by Barrett Kim

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

Gain a complete understanding of the functioning of the gastrointestinal system with this concise, engagingly written text

Gastrointestinal Physiology explains the operation and performance of one of the body's most crucial systems. Using clear, compelling language, the book's presentation makes it easy to absorb the content andintegrate it as you learn the physiology of other bodilysystems. Written to help you understand essential conceptsrather than merely memorize facts, this unique textexamines many medically relevant facets of this important body system, including anatomy, pathophysiology, andtherapeutics, in concert with physiological information.

FEATURES:

• Provides a thorough review of core concepts and highlights clinical application
• Covers the physiologic principles needed to understand and treat patients with digestive and liver diseases
• Includes clinical examples that link basic science with the practice of medicine
• Incorporates new information on emerging topics such as the communication between the intestine and central nervous system that controls food intake, the myriad rolesnewly ascribed to the intestinal microbiota, contemporary approaches to therapy for a number of GI maladies, and the role of the gut in obesity
• Enhanced by valuable learning aids such as study questions, learning objectives, key concepts, numerous illustrations and charts, and recommended readings

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: McGraw-Hill Medical
• Date d'édition: 2013
• ISBN 10: 0071774017
• ISBN 13: 9780071774017
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 2
• Nombre de pages: 336