BRS Physiology

by Costanzo, Linda S.

• ISBN13: 9780781798761
• ISBN10: 0781798760
• Edition: 5th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-07-30
• Publisher: LWW

Summary

Written by well-regarded physiology professor, Linda S. Costanzo, this revised fifth edition provides an excellent physiology review for students preparing for the USMLE

Step 1. The book concisely reviews key physiology principles and includes clinical correlations to emphasize connections between physiology and clinical medicine.

You will discover:

-NEW! Full-color design, flow charts, illustrations, and tables that summarize information for convenient review

-Each chapter is written in the popular Board Review Series (BRS) outline format and features bolded key terms to streamline your study

-Over 350 USMLE-style questions, answers, and rationales both electronically and in print reinforce your physiology review

-A FREE companion website offers an online E-book and an interactive question bank with all the questions from the book so you can customize your review tests!

Table of Contents

Preface	p. vii
Acknowledgments	p. ix
Cell Physiology	p. 1
Cell Membranes	p. 1
Transport Across Cell Membranes	p. 2
Osmosis	p. 5
Diffusion Potential, Resting Membrane Potential, and Action Potential	p. 7
Neuromuscular and Synaptic Transmission	p. 12
Skeletal Muscle	p. 16
Smooth Muscle	p. 20
Comparison of Skeletal Muscle, Smooth Muscle, and Cardiac Muscle	p. 22
Review Test	p. 23
Neurophysiology	p. 31
Autonomic Nervous System	p. 31
Sensory Systems	p. 35
Motor Systems	p. 47
Higher Functions of the Cerebral Cortex	p. 53
Blood-Brain Barrier and Cerebrospinal Fluid	p. 54
Temperature Regulation	p. 55
Review Test	p. 57
Cardiovascular Physiology	p. 64
Circuitry of the Cardiovascular System	p. 64
Hemodynamics	p. 64
Cardiac Electrophysiology	p. 69
Cardiac Muscle and Cardiac Output	p. 74
Cardiac Cycle	p. 83
Regulation of Arterial Pressure	p. 85
Microcirculation and Lymph	p. 89
Special Circulations	p. 92
Integrative Functions of the Cardiovascular System: Gravity, Exercise, and Hemorrhage	p. 95
Review Test	p. 100
Respiratory Physiology	p. 113
Lung Volumes and Capacities	p. 113
Mechanics of Breathing	p. 115
Gas Exchange	p. 122
Oxygen Transport	p. 123
CO2 Transport	p. 128
Pulmonary Circulation	p. 129
V/Q Defects	p. 131
Control of Breathing	p. 132
Integrated Responses of the Respiratory System	p. 134
Review Test	p. 136
Renal and Acid-Base Physiology	p. 144
Body Fluids	p. 144
Renal Clearance, Renal Blood Flow, and Glomerular Filtration Rate	p. 148
Reabsorption and Secretion	p. 152
NaCl Regulation	p. 155
K+ Regulation	p. 159
Renal Regulation of Urea, Phosphate, Calcium, and Magnesium	p. 162
Concentration and Dilution of Urine	p. 163
Renal Hormones	p. 168
Acid-Base Balance	p. 168
Diuretics	p. 177
Integrative Examples	p. 177
Review Test	p. 180
Gastrointestinal Physiology	p. 190
Structure and Innervation of the Gastrointestinal Tract	p. 190
Regulatory Substances in the Gastrointestinal Tract	p. 191
Gastrointestinal Motility	p. 195
Gastrointestinal Secretion	p. 199
Digestion and Absorption	p. 209
Liver Physiology	p. 214
Review Test	p. 216
Endocrine Physiology	p. 222
Overview of Hormones	p. 222
Cell Mechanisms and Second Messengers	p. 224
Pituitary Gland (Hypophysis)	p. 227
Thyroid Gland	p. 232
Adrenal Cortex and Adrenal Medulla	p. 235
Endocrine Pancreas-Glucagon and Insulin	p. 242
Calcium Metabolism (Parathyroid Hormone, Vitamin D, Calcitonin)	p. 245
Sexual Differentiation	p. 249
Male Reproduction	p. 250
Female Reproduction	p. 253
Review Test	p. 257
Comprehensive Examination	p. 265
Index	p. 287
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