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The gastrointestinal tract in growth and reproduction.

Authors :
Uvnäs-Moberg, Kerstin
Uvnäs-Moberg, K
Source :
Scientific American. Jul89, Vol. 261 Issue 1, p78-83. 6p. 1 Color Photograph, 3 Diagrams, 2 Graphs.
Publication Year :
1989

Abstract

Discusses the role of the gastrointestinal tract in growth and reproduction. Readjustment of metabolism that accompanies pregnancy; Normal functions of the gut hormones; Presence of nutrients or of low pH; Consequences of the changes in hormone levels; Hyperactivity of the vagal nerve; Cholecystokinin level in an infant.

Subjects

Subjects :
*GASTROINTESTINAL system
*METABOLISM
*PREGNANCY
*GASTROINTESTINAL hormones
*ENDOCRINE gland physiology
*VAGUS nerve physiology
*HUMAN growth
*HUMAN reproduction
*LACTATION
*ENERGY metabolism
*INGESTION
*ORAL habits
*AMNIOTIC liquid
*WEIGHT gain
*DIGESTION
*SOMATOSTATIN
*QUESTIONNAIRES
*CHOLECYSTOKININ

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00368733
Volume :
261
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Scientific American
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
10557491
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1038/scientificamerican0789-78
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