Physiology

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

• ISBN13: 9780323022255
• ISBN10: 0323022251
• Edition: 5th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2003-06-01
• Publisher: Elsevier Science Health Science

Summary

Here is a comprehensive, authoritative, and up-to-date textbook of human physiology that emphasizes fundamental mechanisms and concepts. One of the leading texts in its field, PHYSIOLOGY is known for its direct, scientific approach to the subject matter. Its well-respected authors use an organ system-based approach to clearly describe all of the mechanisms that control and regulate bodily function. This 5th Edition features a greatly increased emphasis on molecular biology and genetic diseases. And, the Nervous System section has been completely reorganized in accordance with the latest trends in medical education. Key experimental observations and examples provide a rich understanding of the body's dynamic processes. Clinical information is emphasized throughout, via shaded boxes that highlight clinical correlations. Self-study problems, as well as a mini-exam available through the evolve site, help students master the material. Greatly expanded and updated coverage of molecular biology and genetic diseases throughout explores how recent scientific discoveries in these areas have expanded our understanding of physiology. The Nervous System section has been thoroughly restructured to reflect the most current trends in medical education.

Table of Contents

Cellular Physiology	p. 1
Cellular Membranes and Transmembrane Transport of Solutes and Water	p. 3
Ionic Equilibria and Resting Membrane Potentials	p. 22
Generation and Conduction of Action Potentials	p. 31
Synaptic Transmission	p. 44
Membrane Receptors, Second Messengers, and Signal Transduction Pathways	p. 61
The Nervous System	p. 79
The Nervous System: Its Peripheral and Central Components	p. 81
The Somatosensory System	p. 100
The Special Senses	p. 118
Organization of Motor Function	p. 155
Higher Functions of the Nervous System	p. 189
The Autonomic Nervous System and Its Central Control	p. 206
Muscle	p. 221
Skeletal Muscle Physiology	p. 223
Smooth Muscle Physiology	p. 246
The Cardiovascular System	p. 263
Overview of the Heart, Blood Vessels, and Blood	p. 265
Electrical Activity of the Heart	p. 274
The Cardiac Pump	p. 305
Regulation of the Heartbeat	p. 322
Hemodynamics	p. 341
The Arterial System	p. 355
The Microcirculation and Lymphatics	p. 368
Peripheral Circulation and its Control	p. 380
Coupling of the Heart and Blood Vessels	p. 395
Special Circulations	p. 413
Interplay of Central and Peripheral Factors	p. 433
The Respiratory System	p. 443
Structure and Function of the Respiratory System	p. 445
Mechanical Properties of the Lung and Chest Wall: Static and Dynamic	p. 464
Ventilation (V), Perfusion (Q), and V/Q Relationships	p. 480
Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide Transport	p. 498
Control of Respiration	p. 511
Nonrespiratory Functions of the Lung	p. 521
The Gastrointestinal System	p. 537
Gastrointestinal Regulation and Motility	p. 539
Gastrointestinal Secretions	p. 566
Digestion and Absorption	p. 595
The Kidney	p. 621
Elements of Renal Function	p. 623
Solute and Water Transport Along the Nephron: Tubular Function	p. 643
Control of Body Fluid Osmolality and Volume	p. 659
Potassium, Calcium, and Phosphate Homeostasis	p. 685
Role of the Kidneys in the Regulation of Acid-Base Balance	p. 703
The Endocrine System	p. 717
General Principles of Endocrine Physiology	p. 719
Whole Body Metabolism	p. 743
Hormones of the Pancreatic Islets	p. 766
Endocrine Regulation of Calcium and Phosphate Metabolism	p. 794
The Hypothalamus and Pituitary Gland	p. 819
The Thyroid Gland	p. 860
The Adrenal Glands	p. 883
The Reproductive Glands	p. 920
Index	p. 979
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