Title: Toxicology of the gastrointestinal tract
Description: This book replaces Intestinal Toxicology, one of the original books in the Target Organ series. It provides a complete, multidimensional overview of the entire gastrointestinal system involved in the toxicity of exogenous agents. The book describes normal structures and functions, regulatory mechanisms of control, and the role of absorption and metabolism in the systemic toxicity of toxic agents. It includes detailed treatment of the mechanisms of action of substances on the GI tract and how such effects can adversely affect the functioning of other systems in the body. The book also covers ph.
Subjects: Gastroenterology, Drug effects, MEDICAL, Gastrointestinal Tract, Pathophysiology, Intestinal Absorption, Gastrointestinal system, Toxicology, Physiology