Concepts in Medical Physiology delivers a straightforward and clear overview of the major principles, agents, and processes governing human physiology.
Concepts in Medical Physiology presents:
- Concept diagrams and figures
- Explanations of quantitative concepts
- Analogies
- Metaphors
Contents
General Principles
- Homeostasis
- Membrane Transport
- Cell-to-Cell Communication
- Signal Transduction
- An Overview of Nerve Cell Physiology and the Autonomic Nervous System
Musculoskeletal Physiology
- The Neuromuscular Juction and Skeletal Muscle
- Smooth Muscle
- Bone Physiology
Blood and Lymph
- Blood
- Endothelial Function and Hemostasis
- The Lymphatic System and the Immune System
Cardiovascular Physiology
- The Vasculature
- The Heart as a Pump
- The Electrical Activity of the Heart
- Exercise Physiology
Pulmonary Physiology
- The Mechanics of Breathing
- Gas Exchange in the Lungs
- Gas Transport
- The Regulation of Breathing
Renal Physiology
- Renal Functions, Renal Circulation, and Glomerular Filtration
- Tubular Transport
- The Regulation of Blood Pressure and Extracellular Fluid Volume
- Osmoregulation
- The Regulation of Potassium Balance
- Acid-Base Homeostasis
- Micturition
Gastrointestinal Physiology
- Nutrition, Digestion, and Absorption
- Control of Gastrointestinal Motility and Secretion
- Hepatic Physiology
- The Gastrointestinal Immune System
Endocrine Physiology
- The Endocrine Pancreas: Fed and Fasted Metabolic States
- The Pituitary Gland
- The Thyroid Gland
- The Adrenal Gland
- Hormone Regulation of Calcium and Phosphate Metabolism
- The Femal Reproductive System
- The Male Reproductive System
Appendix
Index
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