authors:- McLaughlin, Daniel P.
- Stamford, J. A.
- White, David A., Ph. D.
subjects:publishers:series:ISBN:- 041535546X (pbk.) :
- 9780415355469 (pbk.)
description:notes:- Includes index.
- Bibliography: p. 439-441.
- Abbreviations Preface Section A: Physiological Concepts A1. Introduction to Physiology A2. Homeostasis and Integration of Body Systems Section B: The Cell B1. Cell Organelles B2. Gene Transcription and Protein Translation B3. Metabolic Processes B4. Membrane Potential B5. Phenotypic Diversity of Cells Section C: Tissues of the Body C1. Basic Structure of the Body C2. Epithelia and Connective Tissue C3. Skin, Hair and Nails C4. Neurones and Glia I C5. Bone and Muscle C6. Blood and Immunity Section D: Heart and Circulatory System D1. Overview of the Heart and Great Vessels D2. Structure of Cardiac Muscle D3. Nutritional Requirements of Cardiac Muscle D4. Electrical Activity of the Heart - The ECG D5. Layout and Function of the Vasculature and Lymphatics D6. Cardiac Cycle, Blood Pressure and its Maintenance D7. Investigating Cardiovascular Function D8. Cardiovascular Response to Exercise Section E: Lungs and Respiration E1. Layout of the Respiratory Tract E2. The Mechanics of Breathing E3. Investigating Lung Function E4. Alveolar Exchange and Gas Transport E5. Utilisation of O2 and Production of CO2 in Tissues E6. Respiratory Acid-Base Balance and Chemoreceptors E7. Respiration in Exercise Section F: Neurophysiology F1. Neurons and Glia II F2. Action Potentials F3. Synaptic Transmission F4. The Panoply of Transmitters F5. Action of Transmitters on Effector Cells - Receptors F6. Degradation and Reuptake of Transmitters F7. Integration of Nerve Cell Function F8. Methods of Analysing Neurochemistry Section G: Brain G1. Parts of the Brain G2. Locomotor System G3. Limbic System G4. Cranial Nerves G5. Vision G6. Audition G7. Vestibular System and Balance G8. Taste and Olfaction Section H: Spinal Cord and Peripheral Nervous System H1. Spinal Cord Structure H2. Spinal Nerves and Plexuses H3. Structure and Function of Peripheral Nerve H4. Spinal Reflexes H5. Structure and Function of the Autonomic Nervous System H6. Autonomic Pharmacology Section I: Comparative Physiology of Skeletal and Smooth Muscle I1. Skeletal Muscle Function and Properties I2. The Neuromuscular Junction I3. Excitation-Contraction Coupling I4. Properties of Skeletal Muscle Fibre Types I5. Exercising Muscle I6. Smooth Muscle Function and Properties I7. Innervation of Smooth Muscle Section J: Gastrointestinal Tract J1. Introduction to the Gastrointestinal Tract J2. Mouth, Salivary Secretion and Oesophagus J3. Stomach and Gastric Secretion J4. Chemical Digestion of Food J5. Liver, Gallbladder and Spleen J6. Absorption of Nutrients J7. Large Intestine, Fluid and Electrolyte Reabsorption Section K : Endocrine System K1. Defining 'Hormones' K2. Synthesis of Hormones K3. Hormone Action K4. Hypothalmic Hormones K5. Pituitary Hormones K6. Thyroid Hormones K7. Parathyroid Hormones K8. Adrenal Hormones K9. Pancreatic Hormones K10. Gonads and Sex Hormones Section L: Reproduction L1. Overview of the Male Reproductive System L2. Overview of the Female Reproductive System L3. Hormonal Control of the Menstrual Cycle L4. From Ovum to Fetus L5. Pregnancy L6. Birth and Lactation Section M: Renal System, Body Fluids and Excretion M1. Layout of the Renal System M2. Glomerular Filtration and Renal Plasma Flow M3. Reabsorption of Electrolytes and Glucose M4. Acid-Base Balance M5. Hormonal Control of Fluid Balance Further Reading Index
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