Levy, Matthew N., 1922-

Berne & Levy principles of physiology / Berne and Levy principles of physiology Principles of physiology Matthew N. Levy, Bruce A. Stanton, Bruce M. Koeppen - 4th edition - Philadelphia, PA. : Elsevier Mosby, 2006. - xvi, 818 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.

Includes index

Contents

Part I. Cell Physiology Howard C. Kutchai
Chapter 1. Cellular Membranes and Transmembrane Transport of Solutes and Water
Chapter 2. Ionic Equilibria and Resting Membrane Potentials
Chapter 3. Generation and Conduction of Action Potentials
Chapter 4. Synaptic Transmission
Chapter 5. Membrane Receptors, Second Messengers, and Signal-Transduction Pathways

Part II. Nervous SystemWilliam D. Willis, Jr.
Chapter 6. Cellular Organization
Chapter 7. General Sensory System
Chapter 8. Special Senses
Chapter 9. Motor System
Chapter 10. Autonomic Nervous System and Its Control
Chapter 11. Higher Functions of the Nervous System

Part III. MuscleJames Watras
Chapter 12. Skeletal Muscle
Chapter 13. Cardiac Muscle
Chapter 14. Smooth Muscle

Part IV. Cardiovascular System Matthew N. Levy and Achilles Pappano
Chapter 15. Overview of the Circulation, Blood, and Hemostasis
Chapter 16. Electrical Activity of the Heart
Chapter 17. Natural Excitation of the Heart
Chapter 18. Cardiac Pump
Chapter 19. Regulation of the Heartbeat
Chapter 20. Hemodynamics
Chapter 21. Arterial System
Chapter 22. Microcirculation and Lymphatics
Chapter 23. Peripheral Circulation and Its Control
Chapter 24. Control of Cardiac Output. Coupling of the Heart and Blood Vessels
Chapter 25. Special Circulations
Chapter 26. Interplay of Central and Peripheral Factors in Control of the Circulation

Part V. Respiratory SystemMichelle M. Cloutier and Roger S. Thrall
Chapter 27. Overview of the Respiratory System
Chapter 28. Mechanical Properties of the Lung and Chest Wall
Chapter 29. Ventilation, Perfusion, and Their Relationship
Chapter 30. Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide Transport
Chapter 31. Control of Respiration
Chapter 32. Nonrespiratory Functions of the Lung

Part VI. Digestive SystemHoward C. Kutchai
Chapter 33. Motility of the Gastrointestinal Tract
Chapter 34. Gastrointestinal Secretions
Chapter 35. Digestion and Absorption

Part VII. Renal SystemBruce M. Koeppen and Bruce A. Stanton
Chapter 36. Elements of Renal Function
Chapter 37. Solute and Water Transport Along the Nephron. Tubular Function
Chapter 38. Control of Body Fluid Osmolality and Extracellular Fluid Volume
Chapter 39. Potassium, Calcium, and Phosphate Homeostasis
Chapter 40. Role of the Kidneys in Acid-Base Balance

Part VIII. Endocrine System Saul M. Genuth
Chapter 41. General Principles of Endocrine Physiology
Chapter 42. Whole-Body Metabolism
Chapter 43. Hormones of the Pancreatic Islets
Chapter 44. Endocrine Regulation of the Metabolism of Calcium and Phosphate
Chapter 45. Hypothalamus and Pituitary Gland
Chapter 46. Thyroid Gland
Chapter 47. Adrenal Cortex
Chapter 48. Adrenal Medulla
Chapter 49. Overview of Reproductive Function
Chapter 50. Male Reproduction
Chapter 51. Female Reproduction

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ISBN: 0323031951 97803230319950

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Human physiology.

Dewey Class. No.: QT 104 L668b 2006