Colonic fluid and electrolyte transport in health and disease.

dc.contributor.author	Rolfe, Vivien E.
dc.date.accessioned	2011-11-29T14:38:53Z
dc.date.available	2011-11-29T14:38:53Z
dc.date.issued	1999
dc.description.abstract	major function of the mammalian colon is the absorption of water and electrolytes from the luminal contents that enter through the ileocecal valve. The absorptive capacity of the colon is influenced by the rate of passage of the luminal contents. To maximize the efficiency of these processes, there is close coordination between motility and absorptive functions. A balance between the benefits of prolonged time of contact between the colonic mucosa and the luminal contents and the adverse effects of accumulated toxic and carcinogenic metabolites is essential.	en
dc.identifier.citation	Rolfe, V.E. (1999) Colonic fluid and electrolyte transport in health and disease. Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice, 29 (2) pp. 577-588	en
dc.identifier.doi	https://doi.org/10.1016/S0195-5616(99)50035-1
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/2086/5420
dc.language.iso	en	en
dc.peerreviewed	Yes	en
dc.publisher	Veterinary Clinics of North America.	en
dc.researchgroup	Biomedical and Environmental Health
dc.subject	colonic disease	en
dc.subject	veterinary medicine	en
dc.subject	canine	en
dc.subject	dogs	en
dc.title	Colonic fluid and electrolyte transport in health and disease.	en
dc.type	Book chapter	en

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