Physiology

Physiology edited by Robert J. Person, Roger Thies.

This review covers the major systems of human physiology. These Notes are not exhaustive and assume that students have completed a course in human physiology and wish to refresh their memory in preparing for an examination. Students are encouraged to refer to a comprehensive textbook or to monograph...

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Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors: Person, Robert J. (Editor), Thies, Roger (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY : Springer New York : Imprint: Springer, 1989.
Edition:2nd ed. 1989.
Series:Oklahoma Notes,
Springer eBook Collection.
Subjects:
Human physiology.
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Table of Contents:
  • 1. Electrophysiology
  • Membrane Resting Potential
  • Neural and Skeletal Muscle Action Potentials
  • Cardiac and Smooth Muscle Action Potentials
  • Neuromuscular Transmission
  • Synaptic Transmission
  • Muscle
  • Autonomic Nervous System
  • Answers to Electrophysiology Questions
  • 2. Neurophysiology
  • Sensory Receptors
  • Somesthetic System
  • Pain
  • Vision
  • Audition and Balance
  • Gustation and Olfaction
  • Spinal Motor Control
  • Central Motor Control
  • The Neural Environment
  • Central Autonomic Control
  • Cerebral Cortex
  • Reticular Formation
  • Sleep and Wakefulness
  • Cerebral Cortical Functions
  • Answers to Neurophysiology Questions
  • 3. Cardiovascular Physiology
  • Cardiac Muscle
  • Excitation of the Heart
  • The Heart as a Pump
  • Control of Cardiac Function
  • Circulatory Hemodynamics and Biophysics
  • The Systemic Circulation
  • The Microcirculation and Lymphatic System
  • Control of Peripheral Circulation
  • Properties of Specific Vascular Beds
  • Interaction Between Peripheral and Central Control
  • Answers to Cardiovascular Physiology Questions
  • 4. Pulmonary Physiology
  • Gas Transport Properties of Blood
  • Mechanics of Breathing
  • Blood Flow and Gas Exchange in the Lungs
  • Control of Breathing
  • Answers to Pulmonary Physiology Questions
  • 5. Renal Physiology and Body Fluids
  • Body Fluid Compartments and their Composition
  • A Synopsis of Renal Function
  • Glomerular Filtration
  • Renal Tubular Transport
  • Concentration and Dilution of Urine
  • Regulation of Water Balance
  • Regulation of Sodium Balance
  • Regulation of Acid-Base Balance
  • Answers to Renal Physiology Questions
  • 6. Gastrointestinal Physiology
  • Regulation of Gastrointestinal Activities
  • The Mouth, Pharynx and Esophagus
  • Gastric Functions
  • Exocrine Pancreas
  • Bile
  • Small Intestine
  • Large Intestine
  • Answers to Gastrointestinal Physiology Questions
  • 7. Endocrinology
  • Hypothalamus-Anterior Pituitary Relationships
  • Hypothalamus-Posterior Pituitary Relationships
  • Thyroid Hormones
  • Calcium Metabolism
  • Pancreatic Hormones
  • Adrenal Medullary Hormones
  • Adrenal Cortical Hormones
  • Male Reproductive Endocrinology
  • Female Reproductive Endocrinology
  • Answers to Endocrinology Questions
  • 8. Comprehensive Examination
  • Answers to Comprehensive Examination Questions.

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