Physiology
This review covers the major systems of human physiology. The review is not ex haustive; it assumes that the student has completed a course in human physiology and wishes to refresh their memory in preparing for an examination. The student is advised to refer to a competent textbook several times i...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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New York, NY
Springer New York
1987, 1987
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| Edition: | 1st ed. 1987 |
| Series: | Oklahoma Notes
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| Collection: | Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Table of Contents:
- 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
- Answer sheet
- 1. Electrophysiology
- Membrane Resting Potentials
- 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
- 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 Fluids
- A Synopsis of Renal Function
- Glomerular Filtration
- Proximal Tubule
- Loop of Henle — Countercurrent Multiplication
- Distal Tubule
- Acid-Base Balance
- Acid-Base Disturbances
- 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