Experiments in Physiology

by Tharp, Gerald D.

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9780135757888

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0135757886

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Pub. Date:

5/1/1997

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Seventh edition of traditional best-seller. New computer exercise suggestions added to many labs.

Preface

(1)

To the Instructor

(1)

To the Student

(2)

Acknowledgements

xii

1. Fundamental Physiological Principles

(8)

Units of Measurement

(1)

Concentration of Solutions

(1)

Osmosis-Computer Program

(1)

Solutions-Computer Program

(3)

Acid-Base Balance

(4)

2. Movement Through Membranes

(12)

Diffusion

(1)

Osmosis

(1)

Tonicity

(1)

Cell Permeability

(1)

Membrane Transport-Computer Program

(8)

3. Renal Physiology

(12)

Kidney Regulation of Osmolarity

(1)

Urinalysis

(1)

Renal Water Regulation-Computer Program

(1)

Renal Sodium Regualtion-Computer Program

(10)

4. Neuroanatomy and Resting Potential

(8)

Organization of the Nervous System

(1)

Spinal Nerves and Spinal Cord

(3)

Cranial Nerves

(1)

External Structures and Landmarks of the Brain

(1)

Sectioning of the Brain

(1)

Resting Potential

(1)

Membrane Potential-Computer Programs

(3)

5. Membrane Action Potentials

(14)

Resting and Action Potentials

(1)

Stimulation of Tissues

(1)

Oscilloscope

(1)

Sciatic Nerve Compound Action Potential

(4)

Nerve Physiology Computer Program

(9)

6. Reflex Functions and Synaptic Activity

(10)

Human Reflexes

(3)

Reaction Times

(1)

Synaptic Activity

(1)

Synaptic Transmission Computer Program

(1)

Synaptic Integration Computer Program

(6)

7. Sensory Physiology I: Cutaneous, Hearing

(12)

Sensory Receptors

(1)

Cutaneous Receptors

(2)

Hearing

(10)

8. Sensory Physiology II: Vision

(14)

Functions of the Eye

(6)

Anatomy of the Eye

(2)

Ophthalmoscopy

(6)

9. Reproductive Physiology

(10)

Influence of Hormones on Reproduction

(2)

Testicular and Gonadotropic Hormones

(1)

Ovarian Hormones and Estrus Cycle

(2)

Pregnancy Tests

(5)

10. Digestion

101

(8)

Salivary Digestion of Carbohydrates

101

(1)

Digestion of Fat with Pancreatic Lipase and Bile Salts

102

(1)

Gastric Digestion of Protein

102

(1)

Digestion Computer Program

103

(6)

11. Smooth Muscle Motility

109

(4)

Responses of Intestinal and Uterine Segments

109

(4)

12. Insulin Regulation of Blood Glucose

113

(10)

Action of Glucose

113

(1)

Glucose Tolerance Test

114

(1)

Operation of the Glucometer II

115

(1)

Control of Plasma Glucose-Computer Program

116

(7)

13. Measurement of Metabolic Rate

123

(14)

Human Metabolism: Calorimetry

123

(3)

Relationship of Metabolism to Surface Area and Body Weight

126

(2)

Endocrines Computer Program

128

(9)

14. Thyroid Function

137

(8)

Thyroid Effects on Metabolism

137

(2)

Thyroid Uptake of Iodine

139

(6)

15. Nerve-Muscle Activity

145

(22)

Dissection of Nerve-Muscle Preparation

145

(4)

Isolated Muscle Responses

149

(2)

Muscle Physiology Computer Program

151

(1)

Neuromuscular Junction Computer Program

152

(1)

Stimulation of Motor Points

152

(15)

16. Cardiac Function

167

(14)

Characteristics of Heart Contractility

167

(1)

Anatomy of Amphibian or Reptilian Heart

167

(1)

Physiology of Amphibian or Reptilian Heart

168

(5)

Control of the Heart Computer Program

173

(8)

17. Human Cardiovascular Function

181

(14)

Auscultation of Heart Sounds

181

(1)

Measurement of Blood Pressure

182

(2)

Arterial Pulse Wave

184

(2)

Valves in the Veins

186

(1)

Electrocardiogram

186

(4)

Electrical Axis of the Heart

190

(5)

18. Respiratory Function

195

(10)

Respiratory Movements

195

(2)

Respiratory Volumes

197

(2)

Pulmonary Function Tests

199

(1)

Control of Breathing-Computer Program

200

(5)

19. Regulation of Circulation and Respiration

205

(6)

Instrumentation

205

(1)

Anesthetics for Rabbits

206

(5)

20. Blood Physiology I: Erythrocyte Functions

211

(16)

Functions of Blood

211

(1)

Blood Hematocrit

211

(1)

Hemoglobin Determination

212

(2)

Blood Cell Counting

214

(4)

Microcirculation

218

(1)

Control of Microcirculation-Computer Program

219

(8)

21. Blood Physiology II: Leukocytes, Blood Types, Hemostasis

227

(10)

Identification of White Blood Cells

227

(3)

Blood Typing

230

(2)

Blood Coagulation (Hemostasis)

232

(5)

22. Physical Fitness

237

(14)

Muscular Strength and Endurance

237

(1)

Flexibility

238

(1)

Body Composition

238

(4)

Cardiorespiratory Endurance (Aerobic Fitness)

242

(9)

23. Physiology of Exercise

251

(8)

Parameters Modified by Exercise

251

(8)

Appendix A: Precautions for Handling Blood

259

(2)

Appendix B: Solutions

261

(2)

Appendix C: Tables and Nomograms

263

(8)

Appendix D: Sources of Computer Programs

271

(2)

Index

273

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