TY - BOOK AU - Barrett,Kim E. AU - Barman,Susan M. AU - Boitano,Scott AU - Brooks,Heddwen L. TI - Ganong's review of medical physiology T2 - Lange medical books SN - 9780071780032 (pbk.) AV - QP34.5 .G15 2012 U1 - 612/G15 23 PY - 2012/// CY - New York, London PB - McGraw-Hill Medical, McGraw-Hill [distributor] KW - Physiology KW - Problems, exercises, etc N1 - "A Lange medical book." Previous edition: London: McGraw-Hill Medical, 2010; Includes bibliographical references and index; Section 1 Cellular and Molecular Basis for Medical Physiology 1. General Principles & energy Production in Medical Physiology 2. Overview of Cellular Physiology in Medical Physiology 3. Immunity, Infection & Inflammation 4. Excitable Tissue: Neve 83 5. Excitable Tissue: Muscle 97 6. Synaptic & Junctional Transmission 7. Neurotransmitters & Neuromodulators Section II Central and Peripheral Neurophysiology 8. Somatosensory neurotransmission: Touch, Pain and Temperature 9. Vision 10. Hearing & Equilibrium 11. Smell & Taste 12. Reflex and Voluntary Control of Posture & Movement 13.Autonomic Nervous System 14. Electrical Activity of the Brain,Sleep-Wake States, & Circadian Rhythms 15. Learning, Memory, Language, & Speech Section III Endocrine and Reproductive Physiology 16. Basic Concepts of Endocrine Regulation 17. Hypothalamic Regulation of Hormonal Functions 18. The Pituitary Gland 19. The Thyroid Gland 20. The Adrenal Medulla & Adrenal Cortex 21. Hormonal Control of Calcium & Phosphate Metabolism & the Physiology of Bone 22. Reproductive Development & Function of the Felame Reproductive System 23. Function of the Male Reproductive System 24. Endocrine Functions of the Pancreas & Regulation of Carbohydrate Metabolism Section IV Gastrointestional Physiology 25. Overview of Gastrointestinal Function & Regulation 26. digestion, Absorption, & Nutrional Principles 27. Gastrointestinal Motility 28. Transport & Metabolic Fuctions of the Liver Section V Cardiovascular Physiology 29. Origin of teh heartbeat & the Electrical Activity of the Heart 30. The Heart as a Pump 31. Blood as a Circulatory Fluid & the Dynamics of Blood & Lymph Flow 32. Cardiovascular Regulatory Mechanisms 33. Circulation Through Special Regions Section VI Resspiratory Physiology 34. Introduction to Pulmonary Structure and Mechanics 35. Gas Transport & pH 36. Regulaton of Respiration Section VII Renal Physiology 37. Renal Function & Micturition 38. Regulation of Extracellular Fluid Composition & Volume 39. Acidification of the Urine & biocarbonate Excretion Answers to Multiple Choice Questions Index; CMLS; CMLS; CoN N2 - The field's most complete, up-to-date, and engagingly written text on medical physiology -- presented in full color -- 600 full-color illustrations. Concisely covering every important topic without sacrificing depth or readability, Ganong's delivers more detailed, clinically-relevant, high-yield information per page than any similar text or review. Thoroughly updated to reflect the latest research and developments in important areas such as the cellular basis of neurophysiology, this book incorporates examples from clinical medicine throughout the chapters to illustrate important physiologic concepts. Whether you're a student who needs an outstanding review for the USMLE or a physician who wants to keep pace with the ever-changing field of medical physiology.; Offering examples from clinical medicine to illustrate important physiologic concepts, this book is suitable for students who needs an outstanding review for the USMLE or a physician who wants to keep pace with the ever-changing field of medical physiology ER -