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THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
The Digestive System
Systems of the Body Series
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By
Margaret Smith, PhD DSc, Professor of Experimental Neurology, School of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, College of Medical and Dental Sciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
Dion Morton, MD DSc, Professor of Surgery, Academic Department of Surgery, University Hospital Birmingham, Birmingham, UK

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Systems of the Body,

Description
An integrated textbook on the digestive system, covering both the basic science and major diseases of the system. Intended for medical students taking system-based, integrated courses.

Audience
Medical students and dental students.

Contents
Overview of the digestive system. Mouth and oesophagus. The stomach basic functions. The stomach control. Pancreas exocrine functions. Liver and biliary system. Small intestine. Digestion and absorption. Absorptive and post-absorptive states. The colon. Gastrointestinal pathology.

Bibliographic details
Paperback, 248 pages, publication date: JUN-2001
ISBN-13: 978-0-443-06245-2
ISBN-10: 0-443-06245-5
Imprint: CHURCHILL LIVINGSTONE


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Last update: 10 Sep 2009
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