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Netter's essential physiology / Susan E. Mulroney and Adam K. Myers.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Mulroney, Susan E., author.
- Myers, Adam K., author.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Human physiology--Atlases.
- Human physiology.
- Human biology--Atlases.
- Human biology.
- Physiological Phenomena.
- Medical Subjects:
- Physiological Phenomena.
- Genre:
- Electronic books.
- atlases.
- Scientific atlases
- Atlases
- Atlases.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource : color illustrations
- Edition:
- Third edition.
- Other Title:
- Essential physiology
- Place of Publication:
- Philadelphia, PA : Elsevier, [2025]
- System Details:
- data file
- Summary:
- Grasp key concepts quickly with the visual, concise, and clinical approach to physiology found in this second edition of Netter's Essential Physiology. Lucid prose combines with classic Netter art, clinical correlations, "light bulb" side notes, end-of-chapter questions, and brand-new videos to ensure a complete understanding of these complex concepts. Logically written and highly readable, it's ideal for a basic understanding of physiology, as an overview of the subject, or as a supplement to lectures. You may also be interested in: Netter's Physiology Flash Cards: ISBN 978-0-323-35954-2, the companion flash cards to this book
- Contents:
- The cell and fluid homeostasis
- Membrane transport
- Nerve and muscle physiology
- Organization and general functions of the nervous system
- Sensory physiology
- The somatic motor system
- The autonomic nervous system
- The blood
- Overview of the heart and circulation
- Cardiac electrophysiology
- Flow, pressure, and resistance
- The cardiac pump
- The peripheral circulation
- Pulmonary ventilation and perfusion and diffusion of gases
- The mechanics of breathing
- Oxygen and carbon dioxide transport and control of respiration
- Overview, glomerular filtration, and renal clearance
- Renal transport processes
- Urine concentration and dilution mechanisms
- Regulation of extracellular fluid volume and osmolarity
- Regulation of acid-base balance by the kidneys
- Overview of the gastrointestinal tract
- Motility through the gastrointestinal tract
- Gastrointestinal secretions
- Hepatobiliary function
- Digestion and absorption
- General principles of endocrinology and pituitary and hypothalamic hormones
- Thyroid hormones
- Adrenal hormones
- The endocrine pancreas
- Calcium-regulating hormones
- Hormones of the reproductive system.
- Notes:
- Description based on online resource; title from title screen (viewed on April 25, 2024).
- Other Format:
- Print version: Mulroney, Susan E. Netter's Essential Physiology.
- ISBN:
- 9780443113635
- OCLC:
- 1396251773
- Access Restriction:
- Restricted for use by site license.
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