Physiology
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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Format: | eBook |
Language: | English |
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New York, NY
Springer New York
1989, 1989
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Edition: | 2nd ed. 1989 |
Series: | Oklahoma Notes
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Collection: | Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Table of Contents:
- 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
- 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
- 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