An edition of Essential medical physiology
(2003)
Essential medical physiology
3rd ed.
by John H. Byrne
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This book covers all principal subjects in modern medical school human physiology courses. It includes chapters on general physiology, as well as cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, gastrointestinal, endocrine, central nervous system, and integrative physiology. This textbook is designed to equip students with the strong background in physiology required for medical practice or for further study in the biomedical sciences.
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Physiology, Human physiology, Physiologie humaine, Endocrinology & metabolism, Anatomy & physiology, Cell biology, Allied health & medical -> medical -> endocrinology & metabolism, Biological sciences & nutrition -> biology -> human anatomy & physiology, Biological sciences & nutrition -> biology -> molecular & cell biologyShowing 1 featured edition. View all 1 editions?
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Essential medical physiology
2003, Elsevier Academic Press
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Table of Contents
Ch. 1. The internal environment
Ch. 2. Control of cell function
Ch. 3. Membrane transport
Ch. 4. Resting potentials and action potentials in excitable cells
Ch. 5. Propagation of the action potential
Ch. 6. Neuromuscular and synaptic transmission
Ch. 7. Striated muscle
Ch. 8. Smooth muscle
Ch. 9. Autonomic nervous system
Ch. 10. Hemodynamics
Ch. 11. Electrical activity of the heart
Ch. 12. The electrocardiogram
Ch. 13. The mechanical activity of the heart
Ch. 14. Regulation of venous return and cardiac output
Ch. 15. Regulation of arterial pressure
Ch. 16. Capillary exchange
Ch. 17. Regulation of regional blood flow
Ch. 18. Structure and function of the respiratory system
Ch. 19. Mechanics of breathing
Ch. 20. Oxygen and carbon dioxide transport in the blood
Ch. 21. Pulmonary gas exchange
Ch. 22. Control of breathing
Ch. 23. Functional anatomy of the kidney and micturition
Ch. 24. Renal blood flow and glomerular filtration
Ch. 25. Mass balance in body homeostasis and renal function
Ch. 26. Reabsorption and secretion in the proximal tubule
Ch. 27. Reabsorption and secretion in the loop of henle, distal tubule, and collecting duct
Ch. 28. Regulation of body fluid osmolality
Ch. 29. Regulation of sodium balance and extracellular fluid volume
Ch. 30. Renal regulation of potassium, calcium, and magnesium
Ch. 31. The role of the kidney in acid-base balance
Ch. 32. Regulation
Ch. 33. Motility
Ch. 34. Secretion
Ch. 35. Digestion and absorption
Ch. 36. Intestinal electrolyte and water transport
Ch. 37. Introduction to endocrine physiology
Ch. 38. Pituitary gland
Ch. 39. Thyroid gland
Ch. 40. Adrenal glands
Ch. 41. The pancreatic islets
Ch. 42. Hormonal regulation of fuel metabolism
Ch. 43. Hormonal regulation of calcium metabolism
Ch. 44. Hormonal growth control
Ch. 45. Hormonal control of reproduction in the male
Ch. 46. Hormonal control of reproduction in the female: the menstrual cycle
Ch. 47. Hormonal control of reproduction in the female: pregnancy and lactation
Ch. 48. Organization of the nervous system
Ch. 49. Sensory receptors of the somatosensory system
Ch. 50. Central projections of the general somatosensory system
Ch. 51. The visual system
Ch. 52. The vestibular system
Ch. 53. The auditory system
Ch. 54. The chemical senses: smell and taste
Ch. 55. Lower motor neurons of the spinal cord and brain stem
Ch. 56. Sensory and motor pathways controlling lower motor neurons of the spinal cord
Ch. 57. The motor cortex
Ch. 58. The basal ganglia
Ch. 59. The cerebellum
Ch. 60. Neuronal control of mood, emotion, and state of awareness
Ch. 61. Learning and memory
Ch. 62. Body temperature regulation
Ch. 63. Exercise
Ch. 64. Heart failure and circulatory shock
Ch. 65. Diabetic ketoacidosis
Ch. 66. Maternal adaptations in pregnancy.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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