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9780683021349

Physiology

by Costanzo, Linda S., Ph.D.
  • ISBN13:

    9780683021349

  • ISBN10:

    0683021346

  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 1995-01-01
  • Publisher: Harwal Pub. Co.
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Table of Contents

Cell Physiology
Cell Membranes
Transport Across Cell Membranes
Osmosis
Diffusion Potential, Resting Membrane Potential, and Action Potential
Neuromuscular and Synaptic Transmission
Skeletal Muscle
Smooth Muscle
Comparison of Skeletal Muscle, Smooth Muscle, and Cardiac Muscle
Review Test
Neurophysiology
Autonomic Nervous System
Sensory Systems
Motor Systems
Higher Functions of the Cerebral Cortex
Blood-Brain Barrier and Cerebrospinal Fluid
Temperature Regulation
Cardiovascular Physiology
Circuitry of the Cardiovascular System
Hemodynamics
Cardiac Electrophysiology
Cardiac Muscle and Cardiac Output
Cardiac Cycle
Regulation of Arterial Pressure
Microcirculation and Lymph
Special Circulations
Integrative Functions of the Cardiovascular System: Gravity, Exercise, and Hemorrhage
Respiratory Physiology
Lung Volumes and Capacities
Mechanics of Breathing
Gas Exchange
Oxygen Transport
CO2 Transport
Pulmonary Circulation
Ventilation/Perfusion Defects
Control of Breathing
Integrated Responses of the Respiratory System
Renal and Acid-Base Physiology
Body Fluids
Renal Clearance, Renal Blood Flow, and Glomerular Filtration Rate
Reabsorbtion and Secretion
NaCl Regulation
K+ Regulation
Renal Regulation of Urea, Phosphate, Calcium and Magnesium
Concentration and Dilution of Urine
Renal Hormones
Acid-Base Balance
Diuretics
Integrative Examples
Gastrointestinal Physiology
Structure and Innervation of the Gastrointestinal Tract
Regulatory Substances in the Gastrointestinal Tract
Gastrointestinal Secretion
Gastrointestinal Secretion
Digestion and Absorbtion
Endocrine Physiology
Overview of Hormones
Cell Mechanisms and Second Messengers
Pituitary Gland (Hypophysis)
Thyroid Gland
Adrenal Cortex and Adrenal Medulla
Endocrine Pancreas - Glucagon and Insulin
Calcium Metabolism (Parathyroid Hormone, Vitamin D, Calcitonin)
Sexual Differentiation
Male Reproduction
Female Reproduction
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