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Ganong's Review of Medical Physiology, 23rd Edition

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ISBN-10: 0071605673

ISBN-13: 9780071605670

Edition: 23rd 2009

Authors: Kim E. Barrett, Susan M. Barman, Scott Boitano, Heddwen L. Brooks

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List price: $71.00
Edition: 23rd
Copyright year: 2009
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Medical Publishing Division
Publication date: 7/24/2009
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 736
Size: 8.50" wide x 10.80" long x 0.97" tall
Weight: 3.278

Kim E. Barrett, PhDDean of Graduate Studies,University of California, San DiegoLaJolla, CA Heddwen Brooks, PhDAssistant Professor, Dept. of Physiology, College of Medicine, University of Arizona,Tuscon, AZ Scott Boitano, PhDAssociate Professor, Dept. of Physiology, University of Arizona,Tuscon, AZ Susan Barman, PhDProfessor, Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology,Michigan State University,East Lansing, MI

Introduction
The General 7 Cellular Basis of medical physiology
Physiology of Nerve & Muscle Cells
Excitable Tissue: Nerve
Excitable Tissue: Muscle
Synaptic & Junctional Transmission
Initiation of Impulses in Sense Organs
Functions of the nervous System
the Autonomic Nervous system
Central Regulation of Visceral Function
Neural Basis of Instinctual Behavior & emotions
Higher Functions of the Nervous System
Energy Valance, Metabolism & Nutrition
The Thyroid Gland
Endocrin Functions of the Pancreas & Regulation of Carbohydrate Metabolism
The Adrenal Medulla & Adrenal Cortex
Hormonal Control of Calcium Metabolism & the Physiology of Bone
The Pituitary Gland
Gonads: Development & Function of the Reproduction System
Endocrine Functions of the Kidneys, Heart & Isneal Gland
Gastrointestinal Function
Digestion & Absorption
Regulation of Gastrointestinal Function
Circulating Body Fluids
Origin of the Heartgbeat & The Electrical Activity of the Heart
The Heart as a Pump
Dynamics of GBlood & Lymph Flow
Cardiovascular Regulatory Mechanisms
Circulation Through Special Regions
Cardiosvascular Homeotasis in Health & DiseaseRespiration
Pulmonary Function
Gas Transport Between the Lungs & the Tissues
Regulation of Respiration
Respiratory Adjustments in Health & Disease
Formation & Excretion of Urine
Renal Function & Micurition
Regulation of Extracellular Fluid Composition & Volume
References
Appendix
Index