For a comprehensive understanding of human physiology - from molecules to systems -turn to the latest edition of Medical Physiology. This updated textbook is known for its unparalleled depth of information, equipping students with a solid foundation for a future in medicine and healthcare, and providing clinical and research professionals with a reliable go-to reference. Complex concepts are presented in a clear, concise, and logically organized format to further facilitate understanding and retention. INDICE: I IntroductionChapter 1 Foundations of Physiology, Emile L. Boulpaep and Walter F. BoronII Physiology of Cells and MoleculesChapter 2 Functional Organization of the Cell, Michael J. CaplanChapter 3 Signal Transduction, Lloyd Cantley and Laura M. RomanChapter 4 Regulation of Gene Expression, Peter IgarashiChapter 5 Transport of Solutes and Water, Peter S. Aronson, Walter F. Boron, and Emile L. BoulpaepChapter 6 Electrophysiology of the Cell Membrane, Edward G. MoczydlowskiChapter 7 Electrical Excitability and Action Potentials, Edward G. MoczydlowskiChapter 8 Synaptic Transmission and the Neuromuscular Junction, Edward G. MoczydlowskiChapter 9 Cellular Physiology of Skeletal, Cardiac, and Smooth Muscle, Edward G. Moczydlowski and Michael ApkonIII The Nervous SystemChapter 10 Organization of the Nervous System, Bruce R. RansomChapter 11 The Neuronal Microenvironment, Bruce R. RansomChapter 12 Physiology of Neurons, Barry W. ConnorsChapter 13 Synaptic Transmission in the Nervous System, Barry W. ConnorsChapter 14 The Autonomic Nervous System, George B. RichersonChapter 15 Sensory Transduction, Barry W. ConnorsChapter 16 Circuits of the Central Nervous System, Barry W. ConnorsIV The Cardiovascular SystemChapter 17 Organization of the Cardiovascular System, Emile L. BoulpaepChapter 18 Blood, Emile L. BoulpaepChapter 19 Arteries and Veins, Emile L. Boulpaep Chapter 20 The Microcirculation, Emile L. BoulpaepChapter 21 Cardiac Electrophysiology and the Electrocardiogram, W. Jonathan LedererChapter 22 The Heart As a Pump, Emile L. Boulpaep Chapter 23 Regulation of Arterial Pressure and Cardiac Output, Emile L. Boulpaep Chapter 24 Special Circulations, Steven S. SegalChapter 25 Integrated Control of the Cardiovascular System, Emile L. BoulpaepV The Respiratory SystemChapter 26 Organization of the Respiratory System, Walter F. BoronChapter 27 Mechanics of Ventilation, Walter F. BoronChapter 28 Acid-Base Physiology, Walter F. BoronChapter 29 Transport of Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide In the Blood, Walter F. BoronChapter 30 Gas Exchange in the Lung, Walter F. BoronChapter 31 Ventilation and Perfusion of the Lungs, Walter F. BoronChapter 32 Control of Ventilation, George B. Richerson and Walter F. BoronVI The Urinary SystemChapter 33 Organization of the Urinary System, Gerhard Giebisch and Erich WindhagerChapter 34 Glomerular Filtration and Renal Blood Flow, Gerhard Giebisch and Erich WindhagerChapter 35 Transport of Sodium and Chloride, Gerhard Giebisch and Erich WindhagerChapter 36 Transport of Urea, Glucose, Phosphate, Calcium, Magnesium, and Organic Solutes, Gerhard Giebisch and Erich WindhagerChapter 37 Transport of Potassium, Gerhard Giebisch and Erich WindhagerChapter 38 Urine Concentration and Dilution, Gerhard Giebisch and Erich WindhagerChapter 39 Transport of Acids and Bases, Gerhard Giebisch and Erich WindhagerChapter 40 Integration of Salt and Water Balance, Gerhard Giebisch and Erich WindhagerVII The Gastrointestinal SystemChapter 41 Organization of the Gastrointestinal System, Henry J. BinderChapter 42 Gastric Function, Henry J. BinderChapter 43 Pancreatic and Salivary Glands, Christopher R. Marino and Fred S. GorelickChapter 44 Intestinal Fluid and Electrolyte Movement, Henry J. BinderChapter 45 Nutrient Digestion and Absorption, Henry J. Binder and Adrian ReubenChapter 46 Hepatobiliary Function, rederick J. SuchyVIII The Endocrine SystemChapter 47 Organization of Endocrine Control, Eugene J. BarrettChapter 48 Endocrine Regulation of Growth and Body Mass, Eugene J. BarrettChapter 49 The Thyroid Gland, Eugene J. BarrettChapter 50 The Adrenal Gland, Eugene J. BarrettChapter 51 The Endocrine Pancreas, Eugene J. BarrettChapter 52 The Parathyroid Glands and Vitamin D, Eugene J. Barrett and Paula BarrettIX The Reproductive SystemChapter 53 Sexual Differentiation, Ervin E. JonesChapter 54 The Male Reproductive System, Ervin E. JonesChapter 55 The Female Reproductive System, Ervin E. JonesChapter 56 Fertilization, Pregnancy, and Lactation, Ervin E. JonesChapter 57 Fetal and Neonatal Physiology, Ervin E. JonesX Physiology of Cells and MoleculesChapter 58 Metabolism, Gerald I. Shulman and Kitt Falk PetersenChapter 59 Regulation of Body Temperature, John StittChapter 60 Exercise Physiology and Sports Science, Steven S. SegalChapter 61 Environmental Physiology, Arthur DuBoisChapter 62 The Physiology of Aging, Edward J. Masoro
- ISBN: 978-1-4557-4377-3
- Editorial: Elsevier
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- Fecha Publicación: 01/06/2016
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