Berne & Levy physiology. ([2018])

• Record Type: Book
• Other Titles: Berne and Levy physiology; Physiology
• Uniform Title: Berne & Levy physiology.
• Further Information: Note: Editors, Bruce M. Koeppen, Bruce A. Stanton.
• Editors: Koeppen, Bruce M; Stanton, Bruce A
• Contents: Principles of cell and membrane function -- Homeostasis : volume and composition of body fluid compartments -- 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 -- Integrative functions of the nervous system -- The autonomic nervous system and its central control -- Skeletal muscle physiology -- Cardiac muscle -- Smooth muscle -- Overview of circulation -- Elements of cardiac function -- Properties of the vasculature -- Regulation of the heart and vasculature -- Integrated control of the cardiovascular system -- Introduction to the respiratory system -- Static lung and chest wall mechanics -- Dynamic lung and chest wall mechanics -- Ventilation, perfusion, and ventilation/perfusion relationships -- Oxygen and carbon dioxide transport -- Control of respiration -- Nonphysiological functions of the lung : host defense and metabolism -- 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 gland -- The male and female reproductive systems.
• Edition: Seventh edition
• Publisher Details: Philadelphia, PA : Elsevier
• Publication Date: 2018
• Copyright Date: 2018
• Extent: 1 online resource (x, 829 pages), illustrations (chiefly color)
• Subjects: 612; Human physiology; MEDICAL -- Physiology; SCIENCE -- Life Sciences -- Human Anatomy & Physiology; Human physiology; Physiology; Physiology; Physiological Phenomena; Electronic books; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9780323523400; 0323523404
• Related ISBNs: 9780323393942; 0323393942; 9780323443388; 0323443389
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references.; Note: Online resource; title from pdf title page (ClinicalKey, viewed April 11, 2017).
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• Access Usage: Restricted: Printing from this resource is governed by The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK) and UK copyright law currently in force.