Berne & Levy physiology. (©2010)

• Record Type: Book
• Other Titles: Berne and Levy physiology; Physiology
• Further Information: Note: Editors, Bruce M. Koeppen, Bruce A. Stanton.
• Other Names: Berne, Robert M, 1918-2001; Koeppen, Bruce M; Stanton, Bruce A
• Contents: Principles of cell function -- Homeostasis of body fluids -- Signal transduction, membrane receptors, second messengers, and regulation of gene expression -- The nervous system: introduction to cells and systems -- Generation and conduction of action potentials -- Synaptic transmission -- The somatosensory system -- The special senses -- Organization of motor function -- Higher functions of the nervous system -- The autonomic nervous system and its central control -- Sketetal muscle physiology -- Cardiac muscle -- Smooth muscle -- Overview of circulation -- Elements of cardiac function -- Properties of the vasculature -- Regulaiton of the heart and vasculature -- Integrated control of the cardiovascular system -- Structure and function of the respiratory system -- Mechanical properties of the lung and chest wall: static and dynamic -- Ventilation (V̇), perfusion (Q̇), and V̇/Q̇ relationships -- Oxygen and carbon dioxide transport -- Control of respiration -- Nonrespiratory functions of the lung -- Functional anatomy and general principles of regulation in the gastrointestinal tract -- The cephalic, oral, and esophageal phases of the integrated response to a meal -- The gastric phase of the integrated response to a meal -- The small intestinal phase of the integrated response to a meal -- The colonic phase of the integrated response to a meal -- Transport and metabolic functions of the liver -- Elements of renal function -- Solute and water transport along the nephron: tubular function -- Control of body fluid osmolality and volume -- Potassium, calcium, and phosphate homeostasis -- Role of the kidneys in the regulation of acid-base balance -- Introduction to the endocrine system -- Hormonal regulation of energy metabolism -- Hormonal regulation of calcium and phosphate metabolism -- The hypothalamus and pituitary gland -- The thyroid gland -- The adrenal glands -- The male and female reproductive systems.
• Edition: 6th ed., updated ed
• Publisher Details: Philadelphia, PA : Mosby/Elsevier
• Publication Date: 2010
• Copyright Date: 2010
• Extent: 1 online resource (xii, 836 pages), illustrations (some color)
• Subjects: 612; Human physiology; Physiological Phenomena; Physiologie humaine; MEDICAL -- Physiology; SCIENCE -- Life Sciences -- Human Anatomy & Physiology; Human physiology; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9780323080309; 0323080308
• Related ISBNs: 9780323073622; 032307362X
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Print version record.
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