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Medical Physiology, 2e Updated Edition With STUDENT CONSULT Online Access

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ISBN-10: 1437717535

ISBN-13: 9781437717532

Edition: 2nd 2012

Authors: Walter F. Boron, Emile L. Boulpaep

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Medical Physiology, in its updated 2nd edition, firmly relates molecular and cellular biology to the study of human physiology and disease. Drs. Walter Boron and Emile Boulpaep and a team of leading physiologists present you with practical, accurate coverage, continually emphasizing the clinical implications of the material. Each chapter explains the principles and organization of each body system, while more than 1400 high-quality, full-color line drawings and prominently featured clinical examples clarify every concept. This exceptionally detailed and comprehensive guide to physiology is ideal for a rich, straightforward, state-of-the-art understanding of this essential subject. Quickly…    
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Book details

List price: $121.00
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2012
Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Publication date: 12/7/2011
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 1352
Size: 8.75" wide x 11.50" long x 2.25" tall
Weight: 7.282
Language: English

Introduction
Foundations of Physiology
Physiology Of Cells And MoleculesP7
Functional Organization of the Cell
Signal Transduction
Regulation of Gene Expression
Transport of Solutes and Water
Electrophysiology of the Cell Membrane
Electrical Excitability and Action Potentials
Synaptic Transmission and the Neuromuscular Junction
Cellular Physiology of Skeletal, Cardiac, and Smooth Muscle
The Nervous System
Organization of the Nervous System
The Neuronal Microenvironment
Physiology of Neurons
Synaptic Transmission in the Nervous System
The Autonomic Nervous System
Sensory Transduction
Circuits of the Central Nervous System
The Cardiovascular System
Organization of the Cardiovascular System
Blood
Arteries and Veins
The Microcirculation
Cardiac Electrophysiology and the Electrocardiogram
The Heart as a Pump
Regulation of Arterial Pressure and Cardiac Output
Special Circulations
Integrated Control of the Cardiovascular System
The Respiratory System
Organization of the Respiratory System
Mechanics of Ventilation
Acid-Base Physiology
Transport of Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide in the Blood
Gas Exchange in the Lungs
Ventilation and Perfusion of the Lungs
Control of Ventilation
The Urinary SystemP747
Organization of the Urinary System
Glomerular Filtration and Renal Blood Flow
Transport of Sodium and Chloride
Transport of Urea, Glucose, Phosphate, Calcium, Magnesium, and Organic Solutes
Transport of Potassium
Urine Concentration and Dilution
Transport of Acids and Bases
Integration of Salt and Water Balance
The Gastrointestinal System
Organization of the Gastrointestinal System
Gastric Function
Pancreatic and Salivary Glands
Intestinal Fluid and Electrolyte Movement
Nutrient Digestion and Absorption
Hepatobiliary Function
The Endocrine System
Organization of Endocrine Control
Endocrine Regulation of Growth and Body Mass
The Thyroid Gland
The Adrenal Gland
The Endocrine Pancreas
The Parathyroid Glands and Vitamin D
The Reproductive System
Sexual Differentiation
The Male Reproductive System
The Female Reproductive System
Fertilization, Pregnancy, and Lactation
Fetal and Neonatal Physiology
Physiology of Everyday Life
Metabolism
Regulation of Body Temperature
Exercise Physiology and Sports Science
Environmental Physiology
The Physiology of Aging