Berne & Levy Physiology: First South Asia Edition-E-book. (2017)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Bruce M. Koeppen, Bruce A. Stanton.
• Authors: Koeppen, Bruce M; Stanton, Bruce A
• Contents: Section 1: Cellular Physiology 1. Principles of Cell and Membrane Function 2. Homeostasis: Volume and Composition of Body Fluid Compartments 3. Signal Transduction, Membrane Receptors, Second Messengers, and Regulation of Gene Expression Section 2: The Nervous System 4. The Nervous System: Introduction to Cells and Systems 5. Generation and Conduction of Action Potentials 6. Synaptic Transmission 7. The Somatosensory System 8. The Special Senses 9. Organization of Motor Function 10. Higher Functions of the Nervous System 11. The Autonomic Nervous System and Its Central Control Section 3: Muscle 12. Skeletal Muscle Physiology 13. Cardiac Muscle 14. Smooth Muscle Section 4: The Cardiovascular System 15. Overview of Circulation 16. Elements of Cardiac Function 17. Properties of the Vasculature 18. Regulation of the Heart and Vasculature 19. Integrated Control of the Cardiovascular System Section 5: The Respiratory System 20. Structure and Function of the Respiratory System 21. Static Lung and Chest Wall Mechanics 22. Dynamic Lung and Chest Wall Mechanics 23. Ventilation (V.), Perfusion (Q.), and V./Q. Relationships 24. Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide Transport 25. Control of Respiration 26. Nonrespiratory Functions of the Lung Section 6: Gastrointestinal Physiology 27. Functional Anatomy and General Principles of Regulation in the Gastrointestinal Tract 28. The Cephalic, Oral, and Esophageal Phases of the Integrated Response to a Meal 29. The Gastric Phase of the Integrated Response to a Meal 30. The Small Intestinal Phase of the Integrated Response to a Meal 31. The Colonic Phase of the Integrated Response to a Meal 32. Transport and Metabolic Functions of the Liver Section 7: The Renal System 33. Elements of Renal Function 34. Solute and Water Transport along the Nephron: Tubular Function 35. Control of Body Fluid Osmolality and Volume 36. Potassium, Calcium, and Phosphate Homeostasis 37. Role of the Kidneys in the Regulation of Acid-Base Balance Section 8: The Endocrine and Reproductive Systems 38. Introduction to the Endocrine System 39. Hormonal Regulation of Energy Metabolism 40. Hormonal Regulation of Calcium and Phosphate Metabolism 41. The Hypothalamus and Pituitary Gland 42. The Thyroid Gland 43. The Adrenal Glands 44. The Male and Female Reproductive Systems
• Publisher Details: Elsevier India
• Publication Date: 2017
• Extent: 1 online resource (882 pages)
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9788131252048; 8131252043
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