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| Introduction | |
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| Foundations of Physiology | |
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| Physiology of Cells and Molecules | |
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| Functional Organization of the Cell | |
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| The Physiology of Membranes | |
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| Signal Transduction | |
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| Regulation of Gene Expression | |
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| Electrophysiology of the Cell Membrane | |
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| Electrical Excitability and Action Potentials | |
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| Synaptic Transmission and Neuromuscular Junction | |
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| Cellular Physiology of Skeletal, Cardiac, and Smooth Muscle | |
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| The Cellular Physiology of the Nervous System | |
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| Organization of the Nervous System | |
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| Physiology of Neurons | |
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| Synaptic Transmission in the Nervous System | |
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| Sensory Transduction | |
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| Neuronal Circuits | |
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| The Autonomic Nervous System | |
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| The Neuronal Microenvironment: Cerebrospinal Fluid, Blood-Brain Barrier and Glial Cells | |
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| The Cardiovascular System | |
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| Organization of the Cardiovascular System | |
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| Arteries and Veins | |
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| The Microcirculation | |
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| Cardiac Electrophysiology and the Electrocardiogram | |
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| The Heart as a Pump | |
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| Regulation of Arterial Pressure and Cardiac Output | |
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| Special Circulations | |
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| Integrated Control of the Cardiovascular System | |
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| The Respiratory System | |
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| Organization of the Respiratory System | |
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| Mechanics of Respiration | |
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| Acid-Base Physiology | |
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| The Transport of Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide in the Blood | |
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| Gas Exchange in the Lungs | |
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| Ventilation and Perfusion of the Lungs | |
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| Regulation of Respiration | |
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| The Urinary System | |
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| Organization of the Urinary System | |
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| Glomerular Filtration and Renal Blood Flow | |
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| Transport of Sodium and Chloride | |
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| Transport of Urea, Glucose, Phosphate, Calcium, Magnesium, and Organic Solutes by the Tubules | |
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| Transport of Potassium by the Tubules | |
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| Urine Concentration and Dilution | |
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| Transport of Acids and Bases by the Tubules | |
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| Integration of Fluid and Electrolyte Balance | |
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| The Gastrointestinal System | |
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| Organization of the Gastrointestinal System | |
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| Gastric Function | |
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| Pancreatic and Salivary Glands | |
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| Hepatobiliary Function | |
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| Intestinal Fluid and Electrolyte Management | |
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| Nutrient Digestion and Absorption | |
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| The Endocrine System | |
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| Organization of Endocrine Control | |
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| The Endocrine Regulation of Growth | |
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| The Thyroid Gland | |
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| The Adrenal Gland | |
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| The Endocrine Pancreas | |
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| The Parathyroid Glands and Vitamin D | |
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| The Reproductive System | |
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| Sexual Differentiation | |
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| The Male Reproductive System | |
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| The Female Reproductive System | |
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| Fertilization, Pregnancy, and Lactation | |
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| Fetal and Neonatal Physiology | |
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| The Physiology of Everyday Life | |
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| Metabolism and Nutrition | |
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| Regulation of Body Temperature | |
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| Exercise Physiology and Sports Science | |
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| Environmental Physiology: Diving, Altitude and Space | |