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Fundamentals of Medical Physiology provides a concise, in-depth introduction by organ system to the principles of body function and uses emphasis on general models and clinical cases to foster mastery of these principles.
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<p><strong>Section I Foundations of Physiology</strong><br><strong><em>Overview</em></strong><br>Chapter 1 The Cell<br>Chapter 2 The Cell Membrane<br>Chapter 3 Genes and Proteins<br>Chapter 4 Control Systems and Homeostasis<br><br><strong>Section II Physiology of Nerves and the Autonomic Nervous System</strong><br><strong><em>Overview</em></strong><br><strong><em>Case Presentation</em></strong><br>Chapter 5 Functional Anatomy of the Nervous System<br>Chapter 6 Resting Membrane Potential<br>Chapter 7 Membrane Excitation and Action Potential<br>Chapter 8 Electrophysiology of Ion Channels<br>Chapter 9 Conduction of the Action Potential<br>Chapter 10 Sensory Mechanisms<br>Chapter 11 Transmission at Neuromuscular Junctions and Synapses<br>Chapter 12 The Autonomic Nervous System<br><strong><em>Answers to Applying What You Know</em></strong><br><strong><em>Case Analysis</em></strong><br><br><strong>Section III Physiology of Muscle</strong><br><strong><em>Overview</em></strong><br><strong><em>Case Presentation</em></strong><br>Chapter 13 Functional Anatomy of Muscle<br>Chapter 14 Mechanism of Muscle Contraction<br>Chapter 15 Characteristics of Muscle Contraction<br>Chapter 16 Muscle Elasticity<br>Chapter 17 Muscle Mechanics<br>Chapter 18 Smooth Muscle<br>Chapter 19 Cardiac Muscle<br><strong><em>Answers to Applying What You Know</em></strong><br><strong><em>Case Analysis</em></strong><br><br><strong>Section IV Blood and Immune System</strong><br><strong><em>Overview</em></strong><br><strong><em>Case Presentation</em></strong><br>Chapter 20 Body Fluids and Blood<br>Chapter 21 Red Blood Cells<br>Chapter 22 Hemoglobin<br>Chapter 23 Hemopoiesis<br>Chapter 24 Hematinic Factors<br>Chapter 25 Blood Grouping and Transfusion<br>Chapter 26 Blood Platelets and Hemostasis<br>Chapter 27 Hemostatic Balance<br>Chapter 28 Granulocytes<br>Chapter 29 Agranulocytes and Lymphoid Organs<br>Chapter 30 Immunity, Tolerance, and Hypersensitivity<br>Chapter 31 Immune Mechanisms<br><strong><em>Answers to Applying What You Know</em></strong><br><strong><em>Case Analysis</em></strong><br><br><strong>Section V Cardiovascular System</strong><br><strong><em>Overview</em></strong><br><strong><em>Case Presentation</em></strong><br>Chapter 32 Cardiac Excitation and the Electrocardiogram<br>Chapter 33 Cardiac Cycle<br>Chapter 34 Cardiac Output<br>Chapter 35 Circulatory Pathway and Hemodynamics<br>Chapter 36 Capillary Exchange and Lymphatic Circulation<br>Chapter 37 Chemical and Neural Control of the Cardiovascular System<br>Chapter 38 Blood Pressure Regulation<br>Chapter 39 Coronary Circulation<br>Chapter 40 Cerebral Circulation<br>Chapter 41 Pulmonary and Pleural Circulation<br>Chapter 42 Cutaneous, Muscle, and Splanchnic Circulation<br>Chapter 43 Regulation of Body Temperature<br><strong><em>Answers to Applying What You Know</em></strong><br><strong><em>Case Analysis</em></strong><br><br><strong>Section VI Respiratory System</strong><br><strong><em>Overview</em></strong><br><strong><em>Case Presentation</em></strong><br>Chapter 44 Functional Anatomy of the Respiratory System<br>Chapter 45 Mechanics of Pulmonary Ventilation<br>Chapter 46 Measurements of Pulmonary Ventilation<br>Chapter 47 Alveolar Ventilation, Perfusion, and Gas Exchange<br>Chapter 48 Transport of Gases<br>Chapter 49 Neural Control of Respiratory Rhythm<br>Chapter 50 Chemical Control of Pulmonary Ventilation<br>Chapter 51 Respiration in Unusual Environments<br>Chapter 52 Pulmonary Function Tests and Respiratory Disorders<br><strong><em>Answers to Applying What You Know</em></strong><br><strong><em>Case Analysis</em></strong><br><br><strong>Section VII Renal System</strong><br><strong><em>Overview</em></strong><br><strong><em>Case Presentation</em></strong><br>Chapter 53 Functional Anatomy of the Kidney<br>Chapter 54 Glomerular Filtration and Tubular Reabsorption<br>Chapter 55 Renal Handling of Sodium<br>Chapter 56 Renal Mechanisms Determining Urine Osmolarity<br>Chapter 57 Body Fluid and Electrolyte Balance<br>Chapter 58 Renal Contribution to Acid-Base Balance<br>Chapter 59 Renal Regulation of Potassium Balance<br>Chapter 60 Renal Handling of Miscellaneous Substances<br>Chapter 61 Hormones Acting on the Kidney<br>Chapter 62 Quantification of Renal Functions<br>Chapter 63 Whole Body Acid–Base Balance<br>Chapter 64 Renal Syndromes<br>Chapter 65 Urinary Bladder and Micturition<br><strong><em>Answers to Applying What You Know</em></strong><br><strong><em>Case Analysis</em></strong><br><br><strong>Section VIII Gastrointestinal System and Nutrition</strong><br><strong><em>Overview</em></strong><br><strong><em>Case Presentation</em></strong><br>Chapter 66 Nutritional Needs of the Body<br>Chapter 67 Functions of the Mouth and Esophagus<br>Chapter 68 Functions of the Stomach<br>Chapter 69 Functions of the Duodenum<br>Chapter 70 Functions of the Small Intestine<br>Chapter 71 Functions of the Colon<br>Chapter 72 Gastrointestinal Hormones<br>Chapter 73 Gastrointestinal Disorders<br><strong><em>Answers to Applying What You Know</em></strong><br><strong><em>Case Analysis</em></strong><br><br><strong>Section XI Endocrine System</strong><br><strong><em>Overview</em></strong><br><strong><em>Case Presentation</em></strong><br>Chapter 74 Metabolic Pathways<br>Chapter 75 Mechanism of Hormonal Action<br>Chapter 76 Hypothalamic and Pituitary Hormones<br>Chapter 77 Thyroid Hormones<br>Chapter 78 Hormones Regulating Calcium Balance<br>Chapter 79 Hormones of the Adrenal Cortex<br>Chapter 80 Hormones of the Adrenal Medulla<br>Chapter 81 Pancreatic Hormones and the Regulation of Blood Glucose<br><strong><em>Answers to Applying What You Know</em></strong><br><strong><em>Case Analysis</em></strong><br><br><strong>Section X Reproductive System</strong><br><strong><em>Overview</em></strong><br><strong><em>Case Presentation</em></strong><br>Chapter 82 Testicular and Ovarian Hormones<br>Chapter 83 Puberty and Gametogenesis<br>Chapter 84 Menstrual Cycle<br>Chapter 85 Sperm Transport and Fertilization<br>Chapter 86 Sexual Differentiation of the Fetus<br>Chapter 87 Pregnancy<br>Chapter 88 Parturition and Lactation<br><strong><em>Answers to Applying What You Know</em></strong><br><strong><em>Case Analysis</em></strong><br><br><strong>Appendix A: Principles of Physics in Physiology</strong><br><strong>Appendix B: Principles of Chemistry in Physiology</strong><br><strong>Appendix C: Abbreviations Used in Text</strong></p>
