This course will cover gastrointestinal secretion, motility, digestion, absorption, hepatic and pancreatic physiology. Specific areas will include: gut-brain-liver axis and nutrient metabolism, exocrine and endocrine pancreas, liver and lipid metabolism. Relevant pathologies and disease states, including obesity, diabetes, and metabolic syndrome along with current therapeutic strategies will be covered.

Antirequisite(s): Pharmacology 4100A/B.

Prerequisite(s): Physiology 3120.

Extra Information: 2 lecture hours. Cross-listed with Pharmacology 4100A/B.