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The Fourth Edition of the Physiology of the Gastrointestinal Tract aims to compile the most current and comprehensive knowledge in the field, reflecting significant advancements in cellular and molecular techniques. The first section, "Basic Cell Physiology and Growth of the GI Tract," introduces new chapters on transcriptional regulation, signaling networks, apoptosis, and malignancy mechanisms, primarily edited by Juanita L. Merchant. The second section, "Neural Gastroenterology and Motility," has expanded from seven to over twenty chapters, covering digestive tract movement, cell physiology, neural regulation, stress, and food intake regulation, with contributions from Jackie D. Wood. A new third section focuses on "Immunology and Inflammation," edited by Kim E. Barrett. The fourth section on "Physiology of Secretion" updates familiar topics to reflect recent advances in cellular processes. The final section, "Digestion and Absorption," includes new chapters on the intestinal barrier, protein sorting, and ion channels, edited by Hamid M. Said and Fayez K. Ghishan. This comprehensive set is designed to be readable and accessible, catering to specialized researchers, clinical gastroenterologists, educators, and students alike, with each section curated by leading experts in the field.
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Physiology of the Gastrointestinal Tract, Leonard R. Johnson, James Christensen, Michael J. B Jackson, Eugene D. Jacobson, John H. Walsh
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- Released
- 1986
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- Subtitle
- Second Edition
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Leonard R. Johnson, James Christensen, Michael J. B Jackson, Eugene D. Jacobson, John H. Walsh
- Publisher
- Raven Press
- Released
- 1986
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 1780
- ISBN10
- 0881671657
- ISBN13
- 9780881671650
- Series
- Tags
- Science, USA, Physiology, Human Biology
- Description
- The Fourth Edition of the Physiology of the Gastrointestinal Tract aims to compile the most current and comprehensive knowledge in the field, reflecting significant advancements in cellular and molecular techniques. The first section, "Basic Cell Physiology and Growth of the GI Tract," introduces new chapters on transcriptional regulation, signaling networks, apoptosis, and malignancy mechanisms, primarily edited by Juanita L. Merchant. The second section, "Neural Gastroenterology and Motility," has expanded from seven to over twenty chapters, covering digestive tract movement, cell physiology, neural regulation, stress, and food intake regulation, with contributions from Jackie D. Wood. A new third section focuses on "Immunology and Inflammation," edited by Kim E. Barrett. The fourth section on "Physiology of Secretion" updates familiar topics to reflect recent advances in cellular processes. The final section, "Digestion and Absorption," includes new chapters on the intestinal barrier, protein sorting, and ion channels, edited by Hamid M. Said and Fayez K. Ghishan. This comprehensive set is designed to be readable and accessible, catering to specialized researchers, clinical gastroenterologists, educators, and students alike, with each section curated by leading experts in the field.