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Chapter 26: Digestive System


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Chapter 26: Digestive System

  1. Introduction to the Digestive System p. 817

    1. Serous Membranes p. 818
    2. Layers of the Gastrointestinal Tract p. 821
    3. Innervation of the Gastrointestinal Tract p. 822

  2. Mouth, Pharynx, and Associated Structures p. 822

    1. Cheeks and Lips p. 822
    2. Tongue p. 822
    3. Palate p. 824
    4. Teeth p. 824
    5. Salivary Glands p. 826
    6. Pharynx p. 826

  3. Esophagus and Stomach p. 828

    1. Esophagus p. 828
    2. Stomach p. 829
    3. Pepsin and Hydrochloric Acid Secretion p. 830

  4. Small Intestine p. 832

    1. Regions of the Small Intestine p. 832
    2. Structural Modifications for Absorption p. 834
    3. Intestinal Enzymes p. 835
    4. Intestinal Contractions and Motility p. 835

  5. Large Intestine p. 837

    1. Regions and Structures of the L:arge Intestine p. 837
    2. Fluid and Electrolyte Absorption in the Large Intestine p. 839
    3. Mechanical Activities of the Large Intestine p. 839

  6. Liver, Gallbladder, and Pancreas p. 839

    1. Structure of the Liver p. 839
    2. Enterohepatic Circulation p. 842
    3. Functions of the Liver p. 842
    4. Gallbladder p. 845
    5. Pancreas p. 846

  7. Neural and Endocrine Regulation of the Digestive System p. 848

    1. Regulation of Gastric Function p. 848
    2. Regulation of Intestinal Function p. 851
    3. Regulation of Pancreatic Juice and Bile Secretion p. 852
    4. Trophic Effects of Gastrointestinal Hormones p. 852

  8. Digestion and Absorption of Carbohydrates, Lipids, and Proteins p. 852

    1. Digestion and Absorption of Carbohydrates p. 852
    2. Digestion and Absorption of Proteins p. 853
    3. Digestion and Absorption of Lipids p. 854
    4. Intestinal Disorders p. 859

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