Physiology

by Berne, Robert M.; Levy, Matthew N.; Koeppen, Bruce M., M.D.; Stanton, Bruce A.

• ISBN13: 9780815109525
• ISBN10: 0815109520
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1998-02-01
• Publisher: Elsevier Science Health Science div

Summary

PHYSIOLOGY is a comprehensive, accurate, up-to-date, and authoritative textbook of human physiology. An emphasis is placed on fundamental mechanisms and concepts and individual concepts are presented via an organ systems approach, clearly describing all mechanisms that control and regulate function. Key experimental observations and examples are included for students who want a better understanding of the body's dynamic process. Clinical relevancy has been enhanced with the addition of shaded boxes highlighting clinical correlations. New pedagogical features include essay questions and a 250-item multiple choice USMLE-type exam. * Emphasizes fundamental mechanisms and concepts rather than isolated facts the "bottom line" information. * Key experimental observations and examples are included, for the student who wants a better understanding of the body's dynamic processes. * Presents individual concepts via an organ systems approach, clearly describing all mechanisms that control and regulate functions. * Covers all the hot topics in physiology, such as membrane transport, neurotransmitters, cell and molecular biology, and more). * Includes a section on neurophysiology for medical schools that have not instituted a neuroscience course. * Clinical information is emphasized throughout, via shaded boxes that highlight clinical correlations. A Brandon Hill Title

Table of Contents

SECTION I CELLULAR PHYSIOLOGY	3	(78)
Howard C. Kutchai
1 Cellular Membranes and Transmembrane Transport of Solutes and Water	3	(18)
2 Ionic Equilibria and Resting Membrane Potentials	21	(9)
3 Generation and Conduction of Action Potentials	30	(13)
4 Synaptic Transmission	43	(17)
5 Membrane Receptors, Second Messengers, and Signal Transduction Pathways	60	(21)
SECTION II THE NERVOUS SYSTEM	81	(188)
William D. Willis, Jr.
6 The Nervous System and Its Components	81	(16)
7 The Peripheral Nervous System	97	(12)
8 The Somatosensory System	109	(20)
9 The Visual System	129	(25)
10 The Auditory and Vestibular Systems	154	(24)
11 The Chemical Senses	178	(8)
12 Spinal Organization of Motor Function	186	(14)
13 Descending Pathways Involved in Motor Control	200	(14)
14 Motor Control by the Cerebral Cortex, Cerebellum, and Basal Ganglia	214	(19)
15 The Autonomic Nervous System and Its Central Control	233	(16)
16 The Cerebral Cortex and Higher Functions of the Nervous System	249	(20)
SECTION III MUSCLE	269	(50)
Richard A. Murphy
17 Contractile Mechanism of Muscle Cells	269	(13)
18 Skeletal Muscle Physiology	282	(18)
19 Smooth Muscle	300	(19)
SECTION IV THE CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM	319	(198)
Robert M. Berne
Matthew N. Levy
20 Blood and Hemostasis	319	(6)
21 The Circuitry	325	(4)
22 Electrical Activity of the Heart	329	(31)
23 The Cardiac Pump	360	(19)
24 Regulation of the Heartbeat	379	(21)
25 Hemodynamics	400	(15)
26 The Arterial System	415	(14)
27 The Microcirculation and Lymphatics	429	(13)
28 The Peripheral Circulation and Its Control	442	(16)
29 Control of Cardiac Output: Coupling of Heart and Blood Vessels	458	(20)
30 Special Circulations	478	(24)
31 Interplay of Central and Peripheral Factors in the Control of the Circulation	502	(15)
SECTION V THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM	517	(72)
Norman C. Staub, Sr.
32 Structure and Function of the Respiratory System	517	(17)
33 Mechanical Properties in Breathing	534	(14)
34 Pulmonary and Bronchial Circulations: Ventilation/Perfusion Ratios	548	(13)
35 Transport of Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide: Tissue Oxygenation	561	(11)
36 Control of Breathing	572	(17)
SECTION VI THE GASTROINTESTINAL SYSTEM	589	(88)
Howard C. Kutchai
37 Gastrointestinal Motility	589	(28)
38 Gastrointestinal Secretions	617	(30)
39 Digestion and Absorption	647	(30)
SECTION VII THE KIDNEY	677	(102)
Bruce A. Stanton
Bruce M. Koeppen
40 Elements of Renal Function	677	(22)
41 Solute and Water Transport along the Nephron: Tubular Function	699	(16)
42 Control of Body Fluid Osmolality and Volume	715	(29)
43 Potassium, Calcium, and Phosphate Homeostasis	744	(19)
44 Role of the Kidneys in the Regulation of Acid-Base Balance	763	(16)
SECTION VIII THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM	779	(235)
Saul M. Genuth
45 General Principles of Endocrine Physiology	779	(21)
46 Whole Body Metabolism	800	(22)
47 Hormones of the Pancreatic Islets	822	(26)
48 Endocrine Regulation of Calcium and Phosphate Metabolism	848	(24)
49 The Hypothalamus and Pituitary Gland	872	(38)
50 The Thyroid Gland	910	(20)
51 The Adrenal Glands	930	(35)
52 The Reproductive Glands	965	(49)
Appendix A Answers to Self-Study Problems	1014	(32)
Appendix B Mini-Exam	1046