Essential medical physiology / edited by Leonard R. Johnson ; with contributions by John H. Byrne ... [and others].

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Johnson, Leonard R., 1942-

Byrne, John H.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Human physiology.

Physiology.

Medical Subjects:

Physiology.

Physical Description:

xvi, 1008 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 29 cm

Edition:

Third edition.

Place of Publication:

Amsterdam ; San Diego, Calif. : Academic Press, [2003]

Summary:

This third edition of Essential Medical Physiology has been thoroughly revised and covers the principal subjects covered in a modern medical school physiology course. It includes chapters on general physiology, as well as cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, gastrointestinal, endocrine, central nervous system, and integrative physiology. Contributors to this indispensible textbook include the leading physiologists Leonard R. Johnson, Stanley G. Schultz, H. Maurice Goodman, John H. Byrne, Norman W. Weisbrodt, James M. Downey, D. Neil Granger, Frank L. Powell, Jr., James A. Schafer, and Dianna A. Johnson. * Includes clinical notes * "Key Points" summarize most important information * Contains chapter outlines with page numbers * 2-color figures throughout * New chapters on Exercise, Diabetic Ketoacidosis, and Maternal Adaptations in Pregnancy

Contents:

Part I General Physiology

1. The Internal Environment / Stanley G. Schultz 3

2. Control of Cell Function / H. Maurice Goodman 11

3. Membrane Transport / Stanley G. Schultz 37

4. Resting Potentials and Action Potentials in Excitable Cells / John H. Byrne 71

5. Propagation of the Action Potential / John H. Byrne 89

6. Neuromuscular and Synaptic Transmission / John H. Byrne 97

7. Striated Muscle / Norman W. Weisbrodt 123

8. Smooth Muscle / Norman W. Weisbrodt 137

9. Autonomic Nervous System / Norman W. Weisbrodt 145

Part II Cardiovascular Physiology

10. Hemodynamics / James M. Downey 157

11. Electrical Activity of the Heart / James M. Downey 175

12. The Electrocardiogram / James M. Downey 187

13. The Mechanical Activity of the Heart / James M. Downey 201

14. Regulation of Venous Return and Cardiac Output / James M. Downey 215

15. Regulation of Arterial Pressure / D. Neil Granger 225

16. Capillary Exchange / D. Neil Granger 235

17. Regulation of Regional Blood Flow / D. Neil Granger 245

Part III Respiratory Physiology

18. Structure and Function of the Respiratory System / Frank L. Powell, Jr. 259

19. Mechanics of Breathing / Frank L. Powell, Jr. 277

20. Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide Transport in the Blood / Frank L. Powell, Jr. 289

21. Pulmonary Gas Exchange / Frank L. Powell, Jr. 299

22. Control of Breathing / Frank L. Powell, Jr. 315

Part IV Renal Physiology

23. Functional Anatomy of the Kidney and Micturition / James A. Schafer 333

24. Renal Blood Flow and Glomerular Filtration / James A. Schafer 343

25. Mass Balance in Body Homeostasis and Renal Function / James A. Schafer 361

26. Reabsorption and Secretion in the Proximal Tubule / James A. Schafer 371

27. Reabsorption and Secretion in the Loop of Henle, Distal Tubule, and Collecting Duct / James A. Schafer 391

28. Regulation of Body Fluid Osmolality / James A. Schafer 405

29. Regulation of Sodium Balance and Extracellular Fluid Volume / James A. Schafer 423

30. Renal Regulation of Potassium, Calcium, and Magnesium / James A. Schafer 437

31. The Role of the Kidney in Acid-Base Balance / James A. Schafer 447

Part V Gastrointestinal Physiology

32. Regulation / Leonard R. Johnson 465

33. Motility / Leonard R. Johnson 479

34. Secretion / Leonard R. Johnson 497

35. Digestion and Absorption / Leonard R. Johnson 529

36. Intestinal Electrolyte and Water Transport / Stanley G. Schultz 547

Part VI Endocrine Physiology

37. Introduction to Endocrine Physiology / H. Maurice Goodman 559

38. Pituitary Gland / H. Maurice Goodman 573

39. Thyroid Gland / H. Maurice Goodman 587

40. Adrenal Glands / H. Maurice Goodman 607

41. The Pancreatic Islets / H. Maurice Goodman 637

42. Hormonal Regulation of Fuel Metabolism / H. Maurice Goodman 659

43. Hormonal Regulation of Calcium Metabolism / H. Maurice Goodman 679

44. Hormonal Growth Control / H. Maurice Goodman 701

45. Hormonal Control of Reproduction in the Male / H. Maurice Goodman 719

46. Hormonal Control of Reproduction in the Female: The Menstrual Cycle / H. Maurice Goodman 737

47. Hormonal Control of Reproduction in the Female: Pregnancy and Lactation / H. Maurice Goodman 757

Part VII Central Nervous System Physiology

48. Organization of the Nervous System / Dianna A. Johnson 779

49. Sensory Receptors of the Somatosensory System / Dianna A. Johnson 789

50. Central Projections of the General Somatosensory System / Dianna A. Johnson 797

51. The Visual System / Dianna A. Johnson 807

52. The Vestibular System / Dianna A. Johnson 831

53. The Auditory System / Dianna A. Johnson 839

54. The Chemical Senses: Smell and Taste / Dianna A. Johnson 849

55. Lower Motor Neurons of the Spinal Cord and Brain Stem / Dianna A. Johnson 861

56. Sensory and Motor Pathways Controlling Lower Motor Neurons of the Spinal Cord / Dianna A. Johnson 867

57. The Motor Cortex / Dianna A. Johnson 877

58. The Basal Ganglia / Dianna A. Johnson 881

59. The Cerebellum / Dianna A. Johnson 889

60. Neuronal Control of Mood, Emotion, and State of Awareness / Dianna A. Johnson 897

61. Learning and Memory / John H. Byrne 905

Part VIII Integrative Physiology

62. Body Temperature Regulation / James A. Schafer 921

63. Exercise / Frank L. Powell, Jr. 933

64. Heart Failure and Circulatory Shock / James M. Downey 941

65. Diabetic Ketoacidosis / Stanley G. Schultz 949

66. Maternal Adaptations in Pregnancy / H. Maurice Goodman 953.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0123875846

OCLC:

53080264