Kara Rogers

The Digestive System Kara Rogers

Marc Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 249-250) and index.; This book examines 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. --from publisher description. Table of Contents: Introduction -- Chapter 1. The Beginning of the Digestive Tract -- Mouth and Oral Structures -- The Lips and Cheeks -- The Mouth -- The Gums -- The Teeth -- The Tongue -- The Salivary Glands -- Saliva -- Chapter 2. The Passage of Food to the Stomach -- Swallowing -- The Pharynx -- The Esophagus -- The Stomach -- Blood and Nerve Supply of the Stomach -- Stomach Contractions -- Gastric Mucosa -- Gastric Secretion -- Gastric Absorption and Emptying -- Chapter 3. Anatomy of the Lower Digestive Tract -- The Small Intestine -- Blood and Nerve Supply of the Small Intestine -- Contractions and Motility of the Small Intestine -- Absorption in the Small Intestine -- Secretions of the Small Intestine -- The Large Intestine -- Blood and Nerve Supply of the Large Intestine -- Contractions and Motility of the Large Intestine -- The Appendix -- The Rectum -- The Anal Canal -- Chapter 4. Digestive Glands and Hormones -- The Liver -- The Biliary Tract -- The Gallbladder -- Bile -- The Pancreas -- Acinar Cells -- Islets of Langerhans -- Hormones of the Gastrointestinal Tract -- Insulin -- Glucagon -- Intestinal Glucagon -- Somatostatin -- Serotonin -- Cholecystokinin -- Gastric Inhibitory Polypeptide -- Pancreatic Polypeptide -- Secretin -- Vasoactive Intestinal Polypeptide -- Endorphins and Enkephalins -- Prostaglandins -- Other Hormones of Importance -- Chapter 5. Features of the Digestive Tract -- Role of Digestion -- Utilization of Food by the Body -- Nutrient Digestion -- Carbohydrates -- Dietary Fibre -- Proteins -- Fats -- Vitamins -- Calcium -- Magnesium -- Iron -- Movement of Gas Through the Digestive Tract -- The Digestive Tract as an Organ of Immunity -- Chapter 6. Diseases of the Upper Digestive Tract -- Diseases of the Mouth and Oral Cavity -- Pellagra -- Glossitis -- Vincent Gingivitis -- Oral Cancer -- Dental Caries -- Pharyngitis -- Congenital Defects -- Diseases of the Salivary Glands -- Diseases of the Esophagus -- Congenital Defects -- Inflammatory Disorders -- Strictures -- Dysphagia -- Esophageal Pain -- Disorders of Esophageal Motility -- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease -- Diverticula of the Esophagus -- Esophageal Cancer -- Diseases of the Stomach -- Indigestion -- Ulcerative Diseases -- Gastritis -- Stomach Cancer -- Chapter 7. Diseases of the Intestines -- Diseases of the Small Intestine -- Traveler's Diarrhea -- Intestinal Obstruction -- Irritable Bowel Syndrome -- Malabsorption -- Congenital Malformations -- Bacterial Infections -- Parasitic Infections -- Appendicitis -- Chronic Inflammations -- Celiac Disease -- Tropical Sprue -- Diseases of the Large Intestine -- Constipation -- Megacolon -- Diarrhea -- Intestinal Gas -- Diverticula of the Large Intestine -- Abscesses of the Large Intestine -- Bacterial Infections of the Colon -- Inflammatory Bowel Disease -- Colorectal Cancer -- Hemorrhoids -- Chapter 8. Diseases of the Liver and Pancreas -- Diseases of the Liver -- Acute Hepatocellular Hepatitis -- Acute Canalicular (Cholestatic) Hepatitis -- Chronic Active Hepatitis -- Cirrhosis -- Hepatic Encephalopathy -- Portal Hypertension -- Ascites -- Hepatorenal Syndrome -- Liver Cancer -- Diseases of the Biliary Tract -- Gallstones -- Other Biliary Tract Disorders -- Jaundice -- Diseases of the Pancreas -- Pancreatitis -- Chronic Pancreatitis -- Cystic Fibrosis -- Pancreatic Cancer -- Conclusion -- Glossary -- Bibliography -- Index. Review Citations: Voice of Youth Advocates 06/01/2011 (EAN 9781615301317, Library Binding)