Ganong's Review of Medical Physiology, 23rd Edition

by Barrett, Kim E.; Barman, Susan M.; Boitano, Scott; Brooks, Heddwen

• ISBN13: 9780071605670
• ISBN10: 0071605673
• Edition: 23rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-07-24
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Medical

Summary

The field's most complete, up-to-date , and engagingly-written text on medical physiology -- now in full colorFor more than four decades,Ganong's Review of Medical Physiologyhas been the leader in helping medical students and clinicians understand the fascinating subject of human and mammalian physiology. Concisely covering every important topic without sacrificing depth or readability,Ganong'sdelivers more detailed, clinically-relevant, high-yield information per page than any similar text or review.Thoroughly updated to reflect the latest research and developments in important areas such as the cellular basis of neurophysiology,Ganong's Review of Medical Physiologyincorporates examples from clinical medicine throughout the chapters to illustrate important physiologic concepts. Whether you're a student who needs an outstanding review for the USMLE or a physician who wants to keep pace with the ever-changing field of medical physiology, there's no better place to turn thanGanong's Review of Medical Physiology.Here's why this is the best edition ofGanong'sever: NEWfull-color illustrations -- the authors have worked with an outstanding team of medical illustrators, photographers, educators, and students to give you an unmatched collection of illustrations and tables NEWboxed clinical cases -- featuring examples of diseases that illustrate important physiological principles NEWhigh-yield end-of-chapter board review questions iPod-compatible review - questions and illustrations from each chapter test your comprehension of the material Companion online learning center includes cases, illustrations, and board review questions (www.LangeTextbooks.com)

Author Biography

Kim E. Barrett, PhD.Dean of Graduate Studies,.University of California, San Diego.LaJolla, CA
. . .Heddwen Brooks, PhD.Assistant Professor, Dept. of Physiology, College of Medicine, University of Arizona,.Tuscon, AZ
. .Scott Boitano, PhD.Associate Professor, Dept. of Physiology, University of Arizona,.Tuscon, AZ
. .Susan Barman, PhD.Professor, Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology,.Michigan State University,.East Lansing, MI

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Table of Contents

Introduction

The General 7 Cellular Basis of medical physiology

Physiology of Nerve & Muscle Cells

Excitable Tissue: Nerve

Excitable Tissue: Muscle

Synaptic & Junctional Transmission

Initiation of Impulses in Sense Organs

Functions of the nervous System

the Autonomic Nervous system

Central Regulation of Visceral Function

Neural Basis of Instinctual Behavior & emotions

Higher Functions of the Nervous System

Energy Valance, Metabolism & Nutrition

The Thyroid Gland

Endocrin Functions of the Pancreas & Regulation of Carbohydrate Metabolism

The Adrenal Medulla & Adrenal Cortex

Hormonal Control of Calcium Metabolism & the Physiology of Bone

The Pituitary Gland

Gonads: Development & Function of the Reproduction System

Endocrine Functions of the Kidneys, Heart & Isneal Gland

Gastrointestinal Function

Digestion & Absorption

Regulation of Gastrointestinal Function

Circulating Body Fluids

Origin of the Heartgbeat & The Electrical Activity of the Heart

The Heart as a Pump

Dynamics of GBlood & Lymph Flow

Cardiovascular Regulatory Mechanisms

Circulation Through Special Regions

Cardiosvascular Homeotasis in Health & DiseaseRespiration

Pulmonary Function

Gas Transport Between the Lungs & the Tissues

Regulation of Respiration

Respiratory Adjustments in Health & Disease

Formation & Excretion of Urine

Renal Function & Micurition

Regulation of Extracellular Fluid Composition & Volume

References

Appendix

Index

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