Bookedited by Rodney A. Rhoades, David R. Bell.
Contents:
Part I. Cellular physiology. Medical physiology: an overview
Cell signaling, membrane transport, and membrane potential
Part II. Neuromuscular physiology. Action potential, synaptic transmission, and nerve function
Sensory physiology
Motor system
Autonomic nervous system
Integrative functions of the central nervous system
Skeletal and smooth muscle
Part III. Blood and immunology. Blood composition and function
Immunology, organ interaction, and homeostasis
Part IV. Cardiovascular physiology. Overview of the cardiovascular system and hemodynamics
Electrical activity of the heart
Cardiac muscle mechanics and the cardiac pump
The systemic circulation
Microcirculation and lymphatic system
Special circulations
Control mechanisms in cardiovascular function
Part V. Respiratory physiology. Ventilation and the mechanics of breathing
Gas transfer and transport
Pulmonary circulation and ventilation/perfusion
Control of ventilation
Part VI. Renal physiology and body fluids. Kidney function
Regulation of fluid and electrolyte balance
Acid-base homeostasis
Part VII. Gastrointestinal physiology. Gastrointestinal system functions
Liver functions and immune surveillance
Motility and gastrointestinal regulation
Part VIII. Temperature regulation and exercise physiology. Regulation of body temperature
Exercise physiology
Part IX. Endocrine physiology. Endocrine control mechanisms
Hypothalmus and the pituitary gland
Thyroid gland
Adrenal gland
Endocrine pancreas
Endocrine regulation of calcium, phosphate, and bone homeostasis
Part X. Reproductive physiology. Male reproductive system
Female reproductive system
Fertilization, pregnancy, and fetal development
Appendix A: common abbreviations in physiology
Appendix B: normal blood, plasma, or serum values.