Berne & Levy physiology / editors, Bruce M. Koeppen, Bruce A. Stanton. — 6th ed. — Philadelphia, PA : Mosby/Elsevier, c2008. – (59.518/B525/6th ed.) |
Contents
Contents
Section I: Cellular Physiology
1. Principles of Cell Function
2. Homeostasis of Body Fluids
3. Signal Transduction, Membrane Receptors, Second Messengers, and Regulation of Gene Expression
Section II: The Nervous System
4. The Nervous System: Introduction to Cells and Systems
5. Generation and Conduction of Action Potentials
6. Synaptic Transmission
7. The Somatosensory System
8. The Special Senses
9. Organization of Motor Function
10. Higher Functions of the Nervous System
11. The Autonomic Nervous System and Its Central Control
Section III: Muscle
12. Skeletal Muscle Physiology
13. Cardiac Muscle
14. Smooth Muscle
Section IV: The Cardiovascular System
15. Overview of Circulation
16. Elements of Cardiac Function
17. Properties of the Vasculature
18. Regulation of the Heart and Vasculature
19. Integrated Control of the Cardiovascular System
Section V: The Respiratory System
20. Structure and Function of the Respiratory System
21. Mechanical Properties of the Lung and Chest Wall: Static and Dynamic
22. Ventilation (V), Perfusion (Q), and V/Q Relationships
23. Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide Transport
24. Control of Respiration
25. Nonrespiratory Functions of the Lung
Section VI: Gastrointestinal Physiology
26. Functional Anatomy and General Principles of Regulation in the Gastrointestinal Tract
27. The Cephalic, Oral, and Esophageal Phases of the Integrated Response to a Meal
28. The Gastric Phase of the Integrated Response to a Meal
29. The Small Intestinal Phase of the Integrated Response to a Meal
30. The Colonic Phase of the Integrated Response to a Meal
31. Transport and Metabolic Functions of the Liver
Section VII: The Renal System
32. Elements of Renal Function
33. Solute and Water Transport along the Nephron: Tubular Function
34. Control of Body Fluid Osmolality and Volume
35. Potassium, Calcium, and Phosphate Homeostasis
36. Role of the Kidneys in the Regulation of Acid-Base Balance
Section VIII: The Endocrine and Reproductive Systems
37. Introduction to the Endocrine System
38. Hormonal Regulation of Energy Metabolism
39. Hormonal Regulation of Calcium and Phosphate Metabolism
40. The Hypothalamus and Pituitary Gland
41. The Thyroid Gland
42. The Adrenal Glands
43. The Male and Female Reproductive Systems
Index