Chapter 6 diGesTioN ABSORPTION §1. Introduction Concept of digestion absorption k Mechanical chemical digestion o Characteristics of digestive smooth muscles *k General characteristics k Electrophysiological characteristics Resting potential (rP) Slow wave or basic electrical rhythm (BEr) Action potential (AP)Chapter 6 DIGESTION & ABSORPTION § 1. Introduction • Concept of digestion & absorption * Mechanical & chemical digestion • Characteristics of digestive smooth muscles * General characteristics * Electrophysiological characteristics Resting potential (RP) Slow wave or basic electrical rhythm (BER) Action potential (AP)