Grimble, George K;
(2017)
The physiology of nutrient digestion and absorption.
In: Geissler, C and Powers, H, (eds.)
Human Nutrition.
(pp. 68-94).
Oxford University Press: Oxford, United Kingdom.
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Abstract
By the end of this chapter you should: • be able to understand the most important functions of the various parts of the gastrointestinal tract • be aware of the main actions of digestive enzymes and the neural and hormonal regulators of digestion • know the main features of absorption and secretion of specific nutrients, water and electrolytes • appreciate that luminal factors play a role in the regulation of food intake.
| Type: | Book chapter |
|---|---|
| Title: | The physiology of nutrient digestion and absorption |
| ISBN-13: | 9780198768029 |
| Open access status: | An open access version is available from UCL Discovery |
| Publisher version: | https://global.oup.com/academic/product/human-nutr... |
| Language: | English |
| Additional information: | This version is the version of record. For information on re-use, please refer to the publisher’s terms and conditions. |
| Keywords: | Intestine, absorption, digestion, amino acids, glucose, starch, protein, dipeptides, tripeptides, water, electrolyte, acetate, propionate, butyrate, dietary fibre, dietary fiber, hunger, satiety, motility, gut hormones. |
| UCL classification: | UCL UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences > Faculty of Medical Sciences UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences > Faculty of Medical Sciences > Div of Medicine UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences > Faculty of Medical Sciences > Div of Medicine > Department of Education |
| URI: | https://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/1575656 |
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