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The satisfaction derived from savoring a steak or indulging in an ice cream sundae is only one aspect of a larger process that occurs in the human digestive system. From the moment food enters our mouths until long after we have finished a meal, the body engages in an extensive routine designed to retain nutrients and discard waste. This comprehensive book examines all the vital components involved in consuming and digesting food as well as the diseases and disorders that can plague this frequently overlooked area of the human body.

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• Introduction(p. 10)
• Chapter 1 The Beginning of the Digestive Tract(p. 19)
• Mouth and Oral Structures(p. 21)
• The Lips and Cheeks(p. 21)
• The Mouth(p. 23)
• The Gums(p. 25)
• The Teeth(p. 26)
• The Tongue(p. 29)
• The Salivary Glands(p. 33)
• Saliva(p. 35)
• Chapter 2 The Passage of Food to the Stomach(p. 38)
• Swallowing(p. 38)
• The Pharynx(p. 40)
• The Esophagus(p. 43)
• The Stomach(p. 47)
• Blood and Nerve Supply of the Stomach(p. 50)
• Stomach Contractions(p. 51)
• Gastric Mucosa(p. 52)
• Gastric Secretion(p. 55)
• Gastric Absorption and Emptying(p. 59)
• Chapter 3 Anatomy of the Lower Digestive Tract(p. 61)
• The Small Intestine(p. 61)
• Blood and Nerve Supply of the Small Intestine(p. 64)
• Contractions and Motility of the Small Intestine(p. 65)
• Absorption in the Small Intestine(p. 67)
• Secretions of the Small Intestine(p. 72)
• The Large Intestine(p. 74)
• Blood and Nerve Supply of the Large Intestine(p. 77)
• Contractions and Motility of the Large Intestine(p. 78)
• The Appendix(p. 79)
• The Rectum(p. 81)
• The Anal Canal(p. 83)
• Chapter 4 Digestive Glands and Hormones(p. 86)
• The Liver(p. 86)
• The Biliary Tract(p. 93)
• The Gallbladder(p. 95)
• Bile(p. 96)
• The Pancreas(p. 97)
• Acinar Cells(p. 99)
• Islets of Langerhans(p. 101)
• Hormones of the Gastrointestinal Tract(p. 102)
• Insulin(p. 105)
• Glucagon(p. 109)
• Intestinal Glucagon(p. 110)
• Somatostatin(p. 112)
• Serotonin(p. 112)
• Cholecystokinin(p. 112)
• Gastric Inhibitory Polypeptide(p. 113)
• Pancreatic Polypeptide(p. 113)
• Secretin(p. 113)
• Vasoactive Intestinal Polypeptide(p. 114)
• Endorphins and Enkephalins(p. 115)
• Prostaglandins(p. 115)
• Other Hormones of Importance(p. 116)
• Chapter 5 Features of the Digestive Tract(p. 117)
• Role of Digestion(p. 117)
• Utilization of Food by the Body(p. 118)
• Nutrient Digestion(p. 121)
• Carbohydrates(p. 123)
• Dietary Fibre(p. 124)
• Proteins(p. 125)
• Fats(p. 128)
• Vitamins(p. 131)
• Calcium(p. 133)
• Magnesium(p. 134)
• Iron(p. 135)
• Movement of Gas Through the Digestive Tract(p. 136)
• The Digestive Tract as an Organ of Immunity(p. 138)
• Chapter 6 Diseases of the Upper Digestive Tract(p. 142)
• Diseases of the Mouth and Oral Cavity(p. 142)
• Pellagra(p. 144)
• Glossitis(p. 146)
• Vincent Gingivitis(p. 147)
• Oral Cancer(p. 147)
• Dental Caries(p. 151)
• Pharyngitis(p. 152)
• Congenital Defects(p. 154)
• Diseases of the Salivary Glands(p. 154)
• Diseases of the Esophagus(p. 156)
• Congenital Defects(p. 156)
• Inflammatory Disorders(p. 157)
• Strictures(p. 157)
• Dysphagia(p. 157)
• Esophageal Pain(p. 158)
• Disorders of Esophageal Motility(p. 159)
• Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease(p. 160)
• Diverticula of the Esophagus(p. 163)
• Esophageal Cancer(p. 164)
• Diseases of the Stomach(p. 168)
• Indigestion(p. 168)
• Ulcerative Diseases(p. 169)
• Gastritis(p. 173)
• Stomach Cancer(p. 174)
• Chapter 7 Diseases of the Intestines(p. 178)
• Diseases of the Small Intestine(p. 178)
• Traveler's Diarrhea(p. 179)
• Intestinal Obstruction(p. 180)
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome(p. 180)
• Malabsorption(p. 181)
• Congenital Malformations(p. 182)
• Bacterial Infections(p. 183)
• Parasitic Infections(p. 184)
• Appendicitis(p. 186)
• Chronic Inflammations(p. 188)
• Celiac Disease(p. 189)
• Tropical Sprue(p. 191)
• Diseases of the Large Intestine(p. 192)
• Constipation(p. 192)
• Megacolon(p. 193)
• Diarrhea(p. 194)
• Intestinal Gas(p. 195)
• Diverticula of the Large Intestine(p. 195)
• Abscesses of the Large Intestine(p. 197)
• Bacterial Infections of the Colon(p. 197)
• Inflammatory Bowel Disease(p. 198)
• Colorectal Cancer(p. 204)
• Hemorrhoids(p. 208)
• Chapter 8 Diseases of the Liver and Pancreas(p. 209)
• Diseases of the Liver(p. 209)
• Acute Hepatocellular Hepatitis(p. 210)
• Acute Canalicular (Cholestatic) Hepatitis(p. 214)
• Chronic Active Hepatitis(p. 215)
• Cirrhosis(p. 216)
• Hepatic Encephalopathy(p. 219)
• Portal Hypertension(p. 220)
• Ascites(p. 221)
• Hepatorenal Syndrome(p. 222)
• Liver Cancer(p. 223)
• Diseases of the Biliary Tract(p. 226)
• Gallstones(p. 226)
• Other Biliary Tract Disorders(p. 231)
• Jaundice(p. 231)
• Diseases of the Pancreas(p. 234)
• Pancreatitis(p. 235)
• Chronic Pancreatitis(p. 237)
• Cystic Fibrosis(p. 237)
• Pancreatic Cancer(p. 238)
• Conclusion(p. 244)
• Glossary(p. 246)
• Bibliography(p. 249)
• Index(p. 251)