The digestive tract is unique among internal organs because it is exposed to a large variety of physicochemical stimuli from the external world in the form of ingested food. As a consequence, the ...

In addition to metabolic differences, the anatomical, physiological, and biochemical differences in the gastrointestinal (G.I.) tract of the human and common laboratory animals can cause significant ...

The study of digestive morphology and physiology in ... that describes how the size of an organism affects its shape, anatomy, physiology, and behavior. Phylogenetic Signal: A statistical measure ...

IN spite of its comparative youth, the strides made by radiology since the discovery of X-rays and the demonstration of their properties by Röntgen in 1895, have been most spectacular. As a ...

A continuation of the basic knowledge of human structure and function. The topics treated are cardiovascular system, lymphatic system, respiratory system, endocrine system, digestive system, ...

Most of the available knowledge on the cephalopod “gut” and physiology of digestion is based on assumptions by analogy with the vertebrate digestive system. Nevertheless, the normal functioning of the ...

Observing and studying the avian digestive system may be out of reach for the average bird watcher, but we can all appreciate the fascinating diversity and brilliance of bird anatomy and physiology.

The avian digestive system is the vital link between a bird's diet and metabolism. With such a diverse range of body sizes, habitat types, and diet preferences, birds have evolved efficient and ...

This is a semi-self-paced, 6-week online certification course focused on developing an understanding of how the anatomy and physiology of the horse's gastrointestinal tract interact with the use of ...

Gastroenterology and hepatology focuses on the anatomy, physiology, biochemistry and pathology of the digestive system. Students in this field study the prognosis and treatment of digestive ...