BRS Physiology

by Costanzo, Linda

• ISBN13: 9780781739191
• ISBN10: 0781739195
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-01-13
• Publisher: LWW

Summary

BRS Physiologyembodies the popular BRS format of succinct outline review of content followed by USMLE-style questions with explanations. The overall content and questions have been updated to reflect the evolving nature of USMLE.On some copies ofBRS Physiology, Third Edition, the publisher omitted value-added material that should have appeared on the inside front and back covers. This material can be downloaded and printed from here:Inside Cover Inside Back Cover

Table of Contents

Preface	ix
Acknowledgments	xi
Cell Physiology	1	(34)
Cell Membranes	1	(1)
Transport Across Cell Membranes	2	(4)
Osmosis	6	(2)
Diffusion Potential, Resting Membrane Potential, and Action Potential	8	(6)
Neuromuscular and Synaptic Transmission	14	(4)
Skeletal Muscle	18	(5)
Smooth Muscle	23	(1)
Comparison of Skeletal Muscle, Smooth Muscle, and Cardiac Muscle	24	(11)
Review Test	26	(9)
Neurophysiology	35	(1)
Autonomic Nervous System	35	(38)
Sensory Systems	39	(14)
Motor Systems	53	(8)
Higher Functions of the Cerebral Cortex	61	(1)
Blood-Brain Barrier and Cerebrospinal Fluid	62	(1)
Temperature Regulation	63	(10)
Review Test	66	(7)
Cardiovascular Physiology	73	(54)
Circuitry of the Cardiovascular System	73	(1)
Hemodynamics	74	(5)
Cardiac Electrophysiology	79	(6)
Cardiac Muscle and Cardiac Output	85	(11)
Cardiac Cycle	96	(2)
Regulation of Arterial Pressure	98	(5)
Microcirculation and Lymph	103	(2)
Special Circulations	105	(4)
Integrative Functions of the Cardiovascular System: Gravity, Exercise, and Hemorrhage	109	(18)
Review Test	114	(13)
Respiratory Physiology	127	(34)
Lung Volumes and Capacities	127	(2)
Mechanics of Breathing	129	(8)
Gas Exchange	137	(2)
Oxygen Transport	139	(4)
CO2 Transport	143	(1)
Pulmonary Circulation	144	(3)
Ventilation/Perfusion Defects	147	(1)
Control of Breathing	148	(3)
Integrated Responses of the Respiratory System	151	(10)
Review Test	153	(8)
Renal and Acid-Base Physiology	161	(54)
Body Fluids	161	(5)
Renal Clearance, Renal Blood Flow, and Glomerular Filtration Rate	166	(4)
Reabsorption and Secretion	170	(4)
NaCl Regulation	174	(4)
K+ Regulation	178	(4)
Renal Regulation of Urea, Phosphate, Calcium, and Magnesium	182	(1)
Concentration and Dilution of Urine	183	(6)
Renal Hormones	189	(1)
Acid-Base Balance	189	(11)
Diuretics	200	(1)
Integrative Examples	201	(14)
Review Test	204	(11)
Gastrointestinal Physiology	215	(36)
Structure and Innervation of the Gastrointestinal Tract	215	(2)
Regulatory Substances in the Gastrointestinal Tract	217	(4)
Gastrointestinal Motility	221	(5)
Gastrointestinal Secretion	226	(12)
Digestion and Absorption	238	(13)
Review Test	245	(6)
Endocrine Physiology	251	(50)
Overview of Hormones	251	(3)
Cell Mechanisms and Second Messengers	254	(4)
Pituitary Gland (Hypophysis)	258	(6)
Thyroid Gland	264	(5)
Adrenal Cortex and Adrenal Medulla	269	(7)
Endocrine Pancreas---Glucagon and Insulin	276	(4)
Calcium Metabolism (Parathyroid Hormone, Vitamin D, Calcitonin)	280	(5)
Sexual Differentiation	285	(1)
Male Reproduction	286	(2)
Female Reproduction	288	(13)
Review Test	294	(7)
Comprehensive Examination	301	(22)
Index	323