Berne & Levy physiology edited by Bruce M Koeppen, Bruce A Stanton

Section I - Cellular Physiology 1 Bruce M. Koeppen and Bruce A. Stanton ,1. Principles of Cell Function , 2. Homeostasis of Body Fluids ,3. Signal Transduction, Membrane Receptors, Second Messengers, and Regulation of Gene Expression. Section II: The Nervous System Kalman Rubinson and Eric J. Lang , 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 III: Muscle James M. Watras, 12. Skeletal Muscle Physiology 13. Cardiac Muscle, 14. Smooth Muscle.Section IV: The Cardiovascular System Achilles J. Pappano, 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 V: The Respiratory System Michelle M. Cloutier and Roger S. Thrall, 20. Structure and Function of the Respiratory System, 21. Mechanical Properties of the Lung and Chest Wall: Static and Dynamic, 22. Ventilation (V), Perfusion (Q), and V/Q Relationships, 23. Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide Transport 459 24. Control of Respiration, 25. Nonrespiratory Functions of the Lung. Section VI: Gastrointestinal Physiology Kim E. Barrett and Helen E. Raybould, 26. Functional Anatomy and General Principles of Regulation in the Gastrointestinal Tract, 27. The Cephalic, Oral, and Esophageal Phases of the Integrated Response to a Meal, 28. The Gastric Phase of the Integrated Response to a Meal, 29. The Small Intestinal Phase of the Integrated Response to a Meal, 30. The Colonic Phase of the Integrated Response to a Meal, 31. Transport and Metabolic Functions of the LiverSection VII: The Renal System Bruce A. Stanton and Bruce M. Koeppen, 32. Elements of Renal Function, 33. Solute and Water Transport along the Nephron: Tubular Function 578 34. Control of Body Fluid Osmolality and Volume, 35. Potassium, Calcium, and Phosphate Homeostasis, 36. Role of the Kidneys in the Regulation of Acid-Base Balance. Section VIII: The Endocrine and Reproductive Systems Bruce A. White, 37. Introduction to the Endocrine System, 38. Hormonal Regulation of Energy Metabolism, 39. Hormonal Regulation of Calcium and Phosphate Metabolism, 40. The Hypothalamus and Pituitary Gland, 41. The Thyroid Gland, 42. The Adrenal Glands, 43. The Male and Female Reproductive Systems, Index.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

This physiology textbook presents key experimental observations and examples that illustrate and clarify the body's dynamic processes,It also highlights and explains important clinical and molecular information through shaded boxes that zero in on key content.The most current trends in physiology and medicine including the latest cellular and molecular knowledge are covered in this book.