Some Effects of Ionizing Radiation on the Physiology of the Gastrointestinal Tract: A Review

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Abstract
Some effects of ionizing radiation on the physiology of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract are reviewed, including those on metabolism, notility, neurohumoral mechanisms, and absorption. Attempts to modify the GI effects are also reviewed. Some of the mechanisms which might be responsible for radiation effects such as nausea and vomitting, motility changes and diarrhea are discussed.