Gastrointestinal physiology

Overview
Gastrointestinal physiology is a branch of human physiology addressing the physical function of the gastrointestinal system.

Peristalsis

 * muscularis mucosae
 * muscularis externa

Other secretions

 * saliva (salivary glands)

Enteric nervous system

 * myenteric plexus
 * submucosal plexus

The biliary tree

 * bile duct
 * bile canaliculus
 * common hepatic duct
 * cystic duct
 * common bile duct
 * pancreatic duct
 * hepatopancreatic ampulla

Digestion

 * carbohydrates (monosaccharide, disaccharide)
 * proteins
 * lipids

Splanchnic circulation

 * superior mesenteric artery
 * inferior mesenteric artery