b The classic text on medical physiology -- updated in full-color
/b One of the world's leading texts on medical physiology, i
Ganong's Review of Medical Physiology/i has been completely
redesigned with a new full-color format, larger trim size, and
expanded pedagogical features. Examples from clinical medicine are
integrated the chapters to illustrate important physiologic
concepts.
LaJolla, CA Heddwen Brooks, PhD Assistant Professor, Dept. of Physiology, College of Medicine, University of Arizona,
Tuscon, AZ Scott Boitano, PhD Associate Professor, Dept. of Physiology, University of Arizona,
Tuscon, AZ Susan Barman, PhD Professor, Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology,
Michigan State University,
East Lansing, MI
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From the contents: Preface Section I: Cellular & Molecular Basis of Medical Physiology 1. General Principles & Energy Production in Medical Physiology 2. Overview of Cellular Physiology in Medical Physiology 3. Immunity, Infection, and Inflammation Section II: Physiology of Nerve & Muscle Cells 4. Excitable Tissue: Nerve 5. Excitable Tissue: Muscle 6. Synaptic & Junctional Transmission 7. Neurotransmitters & Neuromodulators 8. Properties of Sensory Receptors 9. Reflexes Section III: Central & Peripheral Neurophysiology 10. Pain & Temperature 11. Somatosensory Pathways 12. Vision 13. Hearing & Equilibrium 14. Smell & Taste 15. Electrical Activity of the Brain, Sleep-Wake States, & Circadian Rhythms 16. Control of Posture & Movement 17. The Autonomic Nervous System 18. Hypothalamic Regulation of Hormonal Functions 19. Learning, Memory, Language, & Speech Section IV: Endocrine & Reproductive Physiology 20. The Thyroid Gland 21. Endocrine Functions of the Pancreas & Regulation ofCarbohydrate Metabolism 22. The Adrenal Medulla & Adrenal Cortex 23. Hormonal Control of Calcium and Phosphate Metabolism & the Physiology of Bone 24. The Pituitary Gland 25. The Gonads: Development & Function of the Reproductive System Section V: Gastrointestinal Physiology 26. Overview of Gastrointestinal Function & Regulation 27. Digestion, Absorption, & Nutritional Principles 28. Gastrointestinal Motility 29. Transport & Metabolic Functions of the Liver Section VI: Cardiovascular Physiology 30. Origin of the Heartbeat& the Electrical Activity of the Heart 31. The Heart as a Pump 32. Blood as a Circulatory Fluid & the Dynamics of Blood & Lymph Flow 33. Cardiovascular Regulatory Mechanisms 34. Circulation Through Special Regions Section VII: Respiratory Physiology 35. Pulmonary Function 36. Gas Transport & pH in the Lung 37. Regulation of Respiration Section VIII: Renal Physiology 38. Renal Function & Micturition 39. Regulation of Extracellular Fluid Composition & Volume 40. Acidification of the Urine & Bicarbonate Excretion Answers to Multiple Choice Questions Index
