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Comparative Physiology of the Vertebrate Digestive System
Discusses all the major aspects of nutrition, anatomy and physiology in all of the major groups of vertebrates.
Preface; 1. Energy and nutrient requirements; 2. General characteristics of the digestive system; 3. The digestive system of fish, amphibians, reptiles and birds; 4. The mammalian gastrointestinal tract; 5. Motor activity; 6. Digesta transit and retention; 7. Digestion of carbohydrate, lipids and protein, and the absorption of end products; 8. Microbial fermentation and synthesis of nutrients, and the absorption of end products; 9. Secretion and absorption of electrolytes and water; 10. Neuroendocrine control; 11. Evolution of the digestive system; 12. Conclusions and future directions; References; Index.
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| Pm Supplier | CUP/ Cambridge University Press |
|---|---|
| Pm Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
| Pm Isbn 10 | 0521617146 |
| Pm Isbn 13 | 9780521617147 |
| Pm Publication Date | 2004-11-25 |
| Pm Width | 189 |
| Pm Height | 26 |
| Pm Author | Stevens, C Edward, Hume, Ian D |
| Pm Longness | 246 |
- Key Info: Figs, tabs
- Author: Stevens, C Edward, Hume, Ian D
- Page Count: 416
- Publication Date: 2004-11-25
Comparative Physiology of the Vertebrate Digestive System
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By CUP/ Cambridge University Press
- Key Info: Figs, tabs
- Author: Stevens, C Edward, Hume, Ian D
- Page Count: 416
- Publication Date: 2004-11-25
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