Gastrointestinal Physiology How and why does the Gl tract work—or not work? Gastrointestinal Physiology 3xplains the operation and performance of one of the body's most crucial systems in clear, compelling language with a format that makes it easier to absorb and integrate as you learn the physiology of other bodily systems.

Includes detailed coverage of: The integrated response to a meal, intestinal secretory functions, motility, transport and metabolic functions of the liver, and digestion and absorption.