Guyton and Hall textbook of medical physiology created by John E. Hall

Includes index.

Front cover
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Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology
Copyright page
Dedication
Preface
Table of Contents
Half title page
Unit I Introduction to Physiology: The Cell and General Physiology
1 Functional Organization of the Human Body and Control of the "Internal Environment"
Human Physiology
Cells are the Living Units of the Body
Extracellular Fluid-the "Internal Environment"
Differences Between Extracellular and Intracellular Fluids
Homeostasis-Maintenance of A Nearly Constant Internal Environment. 2 The Cell and Its Functions
Organization of the Cell
Water
Ions
Proteins
Lipids
Carbohydrates
Physical Structure of the Cell
Membranous Structures of the Cell
Cell Membrane
The Cell Membrane Lipid Barrier Impedes Penetration by Water-Soluble Substances
Integral and Peripheral Cell Membrane Proteins
Membrane Carbohydrates-The Cell "Glycocalyx."
Cytoplasm and its Organelles
Endoplasmic Reticulum
Ribosomes and the Granular Endoplasmic Reticulum
Agranular Endoplasmic Reticulum
Golgi Apparatus
Lysosomes
Peroxisomes. Examples of Control Mechanisms
Regulation of Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide Concentrations in the Extracellular Fluid
Regulation of Arterial Blood Pressure
Normal Ranges and Physical Characteristics of Important Extracellular Fluid Constituents
Characteristics of Control Systems
Negative Feedback Nature of Most Control Systems
Gain of a Control System
Positive Feedback Can Sometimes Cause Vicious Cycles and Death
Positive Feedback Can Sometimes Be Useful
More Complex Types of Control Systems-Adaptive Control
Summary-Automaticity of the Body
Bibliography. Extracellular Fluid Transport and Mixing System-the Blood Circulatory System
Origin of Nutrients in the Extracellular Fluid
Respiratory System
Gastrointestinal Tract
Liver and Other Organs That Perform Primarily Metabolic Functions
Musculoskeletal System
Removal of Metabolic End Products
Removal of Carbon Dioxide by the Lungs
Kidneys
Gastrointestinal Tract
Liver
Regulation of Body Functions
Nervous System
Hormone Systems
Protection of the Body
Immune System
Integumentary System
Reproduction
Control Systems of the Body. Secretory Vesicles
Mitochondria
Cell Cytoskeleton-Filament and Tubular Structures
Nucleus
Nuclear Membrane
Nucleoli and Formation of Ribosomes
Comparison of the Animal Cell with Precellular Forms of Life
Functional Systems of the Cell
Ingestion by the Cell-Endocytosis
Pinocytosis
Phagocytosis
Pinocytotic and Phagocytic Foreign Substances are Digested Inside the Cell by Lysosomes
Regression of Tissues and Autolysis of Damaged Cells
Recycling of Cell Organelles-Autophagy
Synthesis of Cellular Structures by Endoplasmic Reticulum and Golgi Apparatus

The 13th edition of Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology continues this bestselling title's long tradition as the world's foremost medical physiology textbook. Unlike other textbooks on this topic, this clear and comprehensive guide has a consistent, single-author voice and focuses on the content most relevant to clinical and pre-clinical students. The detailed but lucid text is complemented by didactic illustrations that summarize key concepts in physiology and pathophysiology. Emphasizes core information around how the body must maintain homeostasis in order to remain healthy, while supporting information and examples are detailed. Summary figures and tables help quickly convey key processes covered in the text. Reflects the latest advances in molecular biology and cardiovascular, neurophysiology and gastrointestinal topics. Bold full-color drawings and diagrams. Short, easy-to-read, masterfully edited chapters and a user-friendly full-color design. Clinical vignettes throughout the text all you to see core concepts applied to real-life situations. Brand-new quick-reference chart of normal lab values included. Increased number of figures, clinical correlations, and cellular and molecular mechanisms important for clinical medicine. Medicine eBook is accessible on a variety of devices