Gastrointestinal Physiology by Leonard R Johnson
Gastrointestinal Physiology is the market leader in its field. This concise, readable text provides basic concepts and information related to gastrointestinal physiology. The material is presented in a format that makes it easily understandable for anyone learning GI physiology. This new edition is updated with additional clinical information, two-color illustrations, summaries, bold-faced key terms, end-of-chapter review questions, as well as a mini-exam at the end of the book.Major concepts summarized at the end of each chapter highlight important material. Key words appear in bold type the first time they are defined for easy identification. All chapters have been updated with new material and current information. Outstanding figures illustrate current concepts and clarify information. Sections on pathophysiology at the end of many chapters provide students with clinical relevance. A review examination in the Appendix tests students knowledge on essential information.
Leonard R. Johnson received a Ph.D. in physiology from the University of Michigan and then trained with Dr. Morton I. Grossman at UCLA. He spent 17 years as a Professor of Physiology at the University of Texas Medical School in Houston before moving to the University of Tennessee Health Science Center as the Thomas A. Gerwin Professor and Chairman of the Department of Physiology. He is the author or coauthor of over 250 papers on gastrointestinal physiology and holds an NIH MERIT Award. Currently he is the Vice Chancellor for Research at Tennessee.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780323012393 |
| ISBN 10 | 0323012396 |
| Title | Gastrointestinal Physiology |
| Author | Leonard R Johnson |
| Series | Mosby's Physiology Monograph |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Mosby |
| Year published | 2000-09-06 |
| Number of pages | 224 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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