PYS 421

Integrated Gastrointestinal Physiology

General organization of gastrointestinal wall, Gastrointestinal circulation. The Enteric nervous system, gastrointestinal hormones. Functional types of movement in the Gastrointestinal Tract, Mastication, Deglutition, motor functions of the stomach, small and large intestine, Defecation, Secretory functions of the Gastrointestinal tract, Salivary, Gastric, pancreatic, Bile, small and large intestinal secretions. Digestion and Absorption in the gastrointestinal tract.  Gastrointestinal disorders.

Course Code
PYS 421
Department
Campus
Level
400 Level, Undergraduate
Instructor
Sumas University Lecturer
Semester
First Semester
Credit
2 Units
Method
Lecture