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Human Physiology: From Cells to Systems 9th Edition

Human Physiology: From Cells to Systems (9th Edition)

Book Edition9th Edition
Author(s)Sherwood
ISBN9781285866932
PublisherCengage
SubjectBiology
Section 16.1: General Aspects of Digestion
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Section 16.2: Mouth
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Section 16.3: Pharynx and Esophagus
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Section 16.4: Stomach
Figure Focus
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Section 16.5: Pancreatic and Biliary Secretions
Figure Focus
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Section 16.6: Small Intestine
Figure Focus
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Section 16.7: Large Intestine
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Section 16.8: Overview of the Gl Hormones
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End of Chapter
Review Exercises
Check Your Understanding
Solving Quantitative Exercises
Applying Clinical Reasoning
Thinking at a Higher Level
Chapter 16, Section 16.6, Check Your Understanding, Exercise 2
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