The Gastrointestinal System at a Glance

Abstract

2nd ed. This concise introduction to the gastrointestinal system encapsulates the fundamental facts and principles of this rapidly growing and changing specialty. Written by experienced clinicians and teachers, the text covers the basic concepts of both the science surrounding the gastrointestinal system and the basics of clinical practice in an accessible, lucid format. Now fully supported by a companion website at www.ataglanceseries.com/gastro containing interactive MCQs and downloadable digital flashcards, The Gastrointestinal System at a Glance is the ideal revision aid for medical and allied hea. Website ad -- Copyright page -- Organization of the book -- How to use this book -- Anatomical and clinical detail -- List of abbreviations -- Introduction and overview -- Structure and function -- Integrated function -- Diseases and disorders -- Part 1. : Structure and function -- 1. Mouth and teeth -- Structure -- Function -- Common disorders -- 2. Salivary glands -- Structure -- Function -- Common disorders -- 3. Tongue and pharynx -- The tongue -- The pharynx -- 4. Oesophagus -- Structure -- Function -- Common disorders -- 5. Stomach -- Structure -- Function -- Common disorders -- 6. Duodenum -- Structure. FunctionCommon disorders -- 7. Pancreas -- Structure -- Function -- Common disorders -- 8. Liver -- Structure -- Function -- Common disorders -- 9. Biliary system -- Structure -- Function -- Common disorders -- 10. Hepatic portal system -- Structure -- Function -- Portal hypertension -- 11. Jejunum and ileum -- Structure -- Function -- Common disorders -- 12. Caecum and appendix -- Structure -- Function -- Common disorders -- 13. Colon -- Structure -- Function -- Common disorders -- 14. Rectum and anus -- Structure -- Function -- Common disorders -- Part 2. : Integrated function -- 15. Embryology -- Basic structure -- Foregut -- Mid-gut -- Hindgut -- 16. Enteric motility. StructureFunction -- Regulation -- Common disorders -- 17. Enteric endocrine system -- Structure -- Function -- Common disorders -- 18. Enteric and autonomic nerves -- Structure -- Function -- Common disorders -- 19. Mucosal immune system -- Structure -- Function -- Common disorders -- 20. Digestion and absorption -- Coordination -- Motility -- Mechanical disruption -- Solubilization -- Emulsification and micelle formation -- Acidification and alkalization -- Enzymes -- Special factors -- Surface area -- Specialized absorptive surfaces -- 21. Digestion of carbohydrates, proteins an…