Biology of the gastro-intestinal tract in poultry
Colin G. Scanes | Krystyna Pierzchała-Koziec
English. This review provides an overview of the anatomy and physiology of the gastro-intestinal tract (GIT) of poultry, particularly of the domesticated chicken. The structure and functioning of the major regions of the GIT are discussed bringing together recent studies with the older, often neglected, literature. Attention is focused on the GIT as an immune organ and on GIT fermentation/bacterial colonisation. In addition, the interactions of nutrition with GIT biology are discussed. The roles of neuropeptides and hormones on the development and functioning of the GIT are extensively reviewed.
Show more [+] Less [-]English. gastro-intestiunal tract, poultry, chicken, neuropeptide, gut hormone, gastro-intestinal bacteria, immune functioning
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