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THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM OF VERTEBRATES: CD  CD

Table of Contents:
1   Introduction
2   Classifications, diets & distribution

3   Energy & nutrient requirements
4   General characteristics of the digestive system
5   Anatomy of the digestive tract 
6   Motor activity of the digestive tract
7   Digesta transit and retention
8   Digestive enzymes, & end product assimilation
9   Microbial production of nutrients
10  Secretion & absorption of electrolytes & water
11  Neuroendocrine control of the digestive system
 
12  Evolution of the digestive system
13  Summary & conclusions
     Acknowledgments
     References
     Index 
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