Includes index

"A Lange medical book"

Section I: Cellular & Molecular Basis for Medical PhysiologyChapter 1: General Principles & Energy Production in Medical PhysiologyChapter 2: Overview of Cellular PhysiologyChapter 3: Immunity, Infection, & InflammationChapter 4: Excitable Tissue: NerveChapter 5: Excitable Tissue: MuscleChapter 6: Synaptic & Junctional TransmissionChapter 7: Neurotransmitters & NeuromodulatorsSection II: Central & Peripheral NeurophysiologyChapter 8: Somatosensory Neurotransmission: Touch, Pain, & TemperatureChapter 9: Smell & TasteChapter 10: VisionChapter 11: Hearing & EquilibriumChapter 12: Reflex & Voluntary Control of Posture & MovementChapter 13: Autonomic Nervous SystemChapter 14: Electrical Activity of the Brain,Sleep-Wake States, & Circadian RhythmsChapter 15: Learning, Memory, Language, &SpeechSection III: Endocrine & Reproductive PhysiologyChapter 16: Basic Concepts of Endocrine RegulationChapter 17: Hypothalamic Regulation of Hormonal FunctionsChapter 18: The Pituitary GlandChapter 19: The Adrenal Medulla & Adrenal CortexChapter 20: The Thyroid GlandChapter 21: Hormonal Control of Calcium &Phosphate Metabolism & the Physiology of BoneChapter 22: Reproductive Development &Function of the Female Reproductive SystemChapter 23: Function of the Male Reproductive SystemChapter 24: Endocrine Functions of the Pancreas & Regulation of Carbohydrate MetabolismSection IV: Gastrointestinal PhysiologyChapter 25: Overview of Gastrointestinal Function & RegulationChapter 26: Digestion & Absorption of NutrientsChapter 27: Gastrointestinal MotilityChapter 28: Transport & Metabolic Functions of the LiverSection V: Cardiovascular PhysiologyChapter 29: Origin of the Heartbeat & the Electrical Activity of the HeartChapter 30: The Heart as a PumpChapter 31: Blood as a Circulatory Fluid &the Dynamics of Blood & Lymph FlowChapter 32: Cardiovascular Regulatory MechanismsChapter 33: Circulation Through Special RegionsSection VI: Respiratory PhysiologyChapter 34: Introduction to Pulmonary Structure & MechanicsChapter 35: Gas Transport & pHChapter 36: Regulation of RespirationSection VII: Renal PhysiologyChapter 37: Renal Function & MicturitionChapter 38: Regulation of Extracellular Fluid Composition & VolumeChapter 39: Acidification of the Urine &Bicarbonate Excretion

"In this new edition, we have cast a fresh eye on the pedagogical approach taken in each chapter and section, and have focused particularly on including only material that is of the highest yield. We have thoroughly revised the learning objectives for every chapter, reorganized and updated the text to ensure that all objectives are clearly addressed in a logical order, aligned chapter summaries so that the take-home messages quickly address each learning objective in turn, and expanded the number of review questions so that readers also have the ability to check their understanding and retention of every objective covered. As a discipline evolves and new information emerges, there is a tendency simply to concatenate these concepts such that chapter structure degrades inevitably over time. With in-depth discussions amongst the author team and significant "spring-cleaning, " we believe we have freshened and simplified the volume while also making sure that important new developments are incorporated. We are immensely thankful to Erica Wehrwein, PhD, Assistant Professor of Physiology and an award-winning instructor at Michigan State University, who took on the task of reviewing the book as a whole and providing specific and detailed feedback to us on each chapter."--Provided by publisher

College of Health Sciences Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology

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