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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 | |