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Preface
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Chapter 1 GENERAL PHYSIOLOGY
Cell Membranes and Transport Across Membranes
Na + -K + Pump
Intercellular Connections
Osmosis
Membrane Potentials
Synaptic Transmission
Neuromuscular Junction
Skeletal and Smooth Muscle
Clinical Vignettes
Chapter 2 NEUROPHYSIOLOGY
Autonomic Nervous System
Sensory Systems
Vision
Auditory and Vestibular System
Taste and Olfaction
Motor Neurophysiology
Cortical Control of Motor Systems
Cerebral Cortex Functions
Temperature Regulation
Clinical Vignettes
Chapter 3 CARDIOVASCULAR PHYSIOLOGY
Anatomic Considerations
Hemodynamics
Electrophysiology—Cardiac Action Potential
Electrophysiology—Electrocardiogram
Electrophysiology—Pacemaker Potential
Electrophysiology—Conduction and Excitability
Cardiac Muscle
Cardiac Output
Contractility
Starling Relationships
Cardiac Cycle: Putting It All Together
Heart Sounds and Murmurs
Arterial Pressure Regulation
Special Circulations
Microcirculation and Lymphatics
Clinical Vignettes
Chapter 4 RESPIRATORY PHYSIOLOGY
Respiratory Anatomy
Lung Volumes and Capacities
Respiratory Mechanics
Gas Exchange
Gas Transport
Pulmonary Circulation
Ventilation and Perfusion
Respiratory Control
Response to Stress
Clinical Vignettes
Chapter 5 RENAL AND ACID-BASE PHYSIOLOGY
Body Fluids
Renal Blood Flow and Filtration
Renal Secretion, Reabsorption, and Excretion
Urea, Mg ++ , Ca ++ , and Hpo 4 2− Handling
Dilution and Concentration of Urine
Acid-Base
Clinical Vignettes
Chapter 6 GASTROINTESTINAL PHYSIOLOGY
General Features
Gastrointestinal Control—Nervous
Gastrointestinal Control—Hormonal
Gastrointestinal Control—Motility
Mouth and Esophagus
Stomach
Accessory Digestive Organs
Small Bowel—General Through Digestion
Small Bowel—Absorption
Large Bowel and Defecation
Clinical Vignettes
Chapter 7 ENDOCRINE PHYSIOLOGY
Hormones
Hypothalamus and Pituitary Gland
Adrenal Gland
The Endocrine Pancreas
Thyroid Gland
Parathyroid Gland
Clinical Vignettes
Chapter 8 REPRODUCTIVE PHYSIOLOGY
Development
Male Reproductive Physiology
Ovary and Placenta
Physiology of Pregnancy
Clinical Vignettes
Suggested Readings
Index
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