Bookedited by Mordecai P. Blaustein, Joseph P.Y. Kao, Donald R. Matteson.
Summary: Gain a quick and easy understanding of this complex subject with the 2nd edition of this title by doctors Mordecai P. Blaustein, Joseph PY Kao, and Donald R. Matteson. The expanded and thoroughly updated content in this Mosby Physiology Monograph Series title bridges the gap between basic biochemistry, molecular and cell biology, neuroscience, and organ and systems physiology, providing the rich, clinically oriented coverage you need to master the latest concepts in neuroscience. See how cells function in health and disease with extensive discussion of cell membranes, action potentials, membrane proteins/transporters, osmosis, and more. Reference key abbreviations, symbols, and numerical constants at a glance with new appendices.
Contents:
Introduction : homeostasis and cellular physiology
Diffusion and permeability
Osmotic pressure and water movement
Electrical consequences of ionic gradients
Ion channels
Passive electrical properties of membranes
Generation and propagation of the action potential
Ion channel diversity
Electrochemical potential energy and transport processes
Passive solute transport
Active transport
Synaptic physiology I
Synaptic physiology II
Molecular motors and the mechanism of muscle contraction
Excitation-contraction coupling in muscle
Mechanics of muscle contraction.