17
18
Functional Organization of theEndocrine System 575
17.117.217.317.4
Principles of Chemical Communication 576Hormones 579Control of Hormone Secretion 583Hormone Receptors and Mechanismsof Action 586
20.620.720.820.920.1020.11
Electrical Properties 687Cardiac Cycle 694Mean Arterial Blood Pressure 701Regulation of the Heart 702The Heart and Homeostasis 704Effects of Aging on the Heart 712
Endocrine Glands 600
18.118.218.318.418.518.618.7
18.8
18.918.10
18.11
Overview of the Endocrine System 601Pituitary Gland and Hypothalamus 601Thyroid Gland 611Parathyroid Glands 617Adrenal Glands 618Pancreas 624Hormonal Regulationof Nutrient Utilization 628Hormones of theReproductive System 632Hormones of the Pineal Gland 634Other Hormones andChemical Messengers 635Effects of Aging onthe Endocrine System 638
21
Cardiovascular System: Blood Vesselsand Circulation 718
21.1 Functions of the Circulatory System 71921.2 Structural Featuresof Blood Vessels 71921.3 Pulmonary Circulation 72521.4 Systemic Circulation: Arteries 72621.5 Systemic Circulation: Veins 73621.6 Dynamics of Blood Circulation 74721.7 Physiology of the SystemicCirculation 75321.8 Control of Blood Flow in Tissues 75921.9 Regulation of Mean Arterial Pressure 762
22
Lymphatic Systemand Immunity 779
22.122.222.322.422.522.622.722.822.9
Functions of the Lymphatic System 780Anatomy of the Lymphatic System 780Immunity 788Innate Immunity 790Adaptive Immunity 794Acquired Adaptive Immunity 808Overview of Immune Interactions 812Immunotherapy 812Effects of Aging on the Lymphatic Systemand Immunity 817
Regulation and Maintenance
19
Cardiovascular System: Blood
644