A complete introduction to gastrointestinal physiology Bridging the gap between basic science principles and clinical medicine, this text provides students with a solid understanding of gastrointestinal symptom identification and the underlying disease mechanism. Features a system- and disease-based approach, essential for an understanding of clinical medicine Includes learning objectives, key concepts, and study questions Updated to include the latest discoveries in GI motility, intestinal mucosal immunology and ecology, and more
