Berne & Levy Physiology

by Koeppen, Bruce M.

• ISBN13: 9780323045827
• ISBN10: 0323045820
• Edition: 6th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2008-02-14
• Publisher: Mosby Inc

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Table of Contents

Cellular Physiology	p. 1
Principles of Cell Function	p. 3
Homeostasis of Body Fluids	p. 20
Signal Transduction, Membrane Receptors, Second Messengers, and Regulation of Gene Expression	p. 34
The Nervous System	p. 51
The Nervous System: Introduction to Cells and Systems	p. 53
Generation and Conduction of Action Potentials	p. 65
Synaptic Transmission	p. 82
The Somatosensory System	p. 105
The Special Senses	p. 123
Organization of Motor Function	p. 157
Higher Functions of the Nervous System	p. 201
The Autonomic Nervous System and Its Central Control	p. 218
Muscle	p. 231
Skeletal Muscle Physiology	p. 233
Cardiac Muscle	p. 256
Smooth Muscle	p. 268
The Cardiovascular System	p. 287
Overview of Circulation	p. 289
Elements of Cardiac Function	p. 292
Properties of the Vasculature	p. 330
Regulation of the Heart and Vasculature	p. 370
Integrated Control of the Cardiovascular System	p. 393
The Respiratory System	p. 415
Structure and Function of the Respiratory System	p. 417
Mechanical Properties of the Lung and Chest Wall: Static and Dynamic	p. 430
Ventilation (V), Perfusion (Q), and V/Q Relationships	p. 444
Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide Transport	p. 459
Control of Respiration	p. 468
Nonrespiratory Functions of the Lung	p. 477
Gastrointestinal Physiology	p. 485
Functional Anatomy and General Principles of Regulation in the Gastrointestinal Tract	p. 487
The Cephalic, Oral, and Esophageal Phases of the Integrated Response to a Meal	p. 496
The Gastric Phase of the Integrated Response to a Meal	p. 504
The Small Intestinal Phase of the Integrated Response to a Meal	p. 516
The Colonic Phase of the Integrated Response to a Meal	p. 533
Transport and Metabolic Functions of the Liver	p. 542
The Renal System	p. 555
Elements of Renal Function	p. 557
Solute and Water Transport along the Nephron: Tubular Function	p. 578
Control of Body Fluid Osmolality and Volume	p. 594
Potassium, Calcium, and Phosphate Homeostasis	p. 619
Role of the Kidneys in the Regulation of Acid-Base Balance	p. 636
The Endocrine and Reproductive Systems	p. 651
Introduction to the Endocrine System	p. 653
Hormonal Regulation of Energy Metabolism	p. 664
Hormonal Regulation of Calcium and Phosphate Metabolism	p. 696
The Hypothalamus and Pituitary Gland	p. 706
The Thyroid Gland	p. 725
The Adrenal Glands	p. 738
The Male and Female Reproductive Systems	p. 758
Index	p. 799
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