Textbook of Medical Physiology_3rd Edition
Häftad, Engelska, 2019
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Salient Features Complete and up-to-date text incorporating recent advances.Illustrated by more than 1100 clear line diagrams.Complemented with numerous tables and flowcharts for quick comprehension.Applied aspects, highlighted in the boxes, have been expanded and updated with recent molecular concepts on pathophysiology, advances in investigations and therapeutic principles.Additional important information has been highlighted as important notes. The above features of this book make it an indispensable text for postgraduates in Physiology. Candidate preparing for PG entrance examination would also find it as an authentic reference source.Complimentary access to full e-book.
Produktinformation
- Utgivningsdatum2019-11-10
- FormatHäftad
- SpråkEngelska
- Antal sidor1 170
- Upplaga3
- FörlagElsevier Health Sciences
- ISBN9788131255728
- PART I General PhysiologySECTION 1 General Physiology1.1 Functional Organization, Composition and InternalEnvironment of Human BodyFunctional Organization of the Human BodyBody CompositionInternal Environment and Homeostasis1.2 The Cell PhysiologyCell StructureThe Cell Membraneintercellular Junctions1.3 Transport through Cell MembranePassive TransportActive TransportVesicular TransportOther Transport Processes1.4 Membrane PotentialIntroductionGenesis of Membrane PotentialRecording of Membrane Potential1.5 Genetics: An OverviewStructural and Functional Characteristicsof Substrate for GeneticsApplied GeneticsPART II Systemic PhysiologySECTION 2 Nerve Muscle Physiology2.1 The NerveFunctional AnatomyBiological ActivitiesElectrical Properties of Nerve FibrePhysiological Properties of Nerve FibresNerve Fibre TypesDegeneration and Regeneration of NeuronsFactors Promoting Neuronal Growth2.2 Neuromuscular JunctionStructure of Neuromuscular JunctionNeuromuscular TransmissionDrugs Affecting and Disorders of Neuromuscular JunctionApplied Aspects2.3 Skeletal MuscleIntroductionFunctional Anatomy and OrganizationProcess of Muscle Excitability and ContractilityCharacteristics of Muscle Excitability and ContractilitySome Characteristics of the Skeletal Muscles in the Intact BodyElectromyography and Common Disorders of MusclesApplied AspectsSource of Energy and Metabolic Phenomenon During Muscle Contraction2.4 Smooth Muscle and Cardiac MuscleSmooth MuscleCardiac MuscleComparison of Skeletal, Smooth and Cardiac MusclesSECTION 3 Blood and Immune System3.1 Plasma and Plasma ProteinsPlasmaPlasma Proteins3.2 Red Blood Cells and AnaemiasCharacteristic Features of Red Blood CellsFormation of Red Blood CellsHaemoglobinRed Cell FragilityLifespan and Fate of Red Blood CellsBilirubin and JaundiceAnaemias3.3 White Blood CellsWhite Blood Cell Types and their CountsFormation of White Blood CellsMorphology, Functions, Lifespan and Variations in Counts of WbcsApplied Aspects Applied Aspects3.4 Immune MechanismsIntroductionArchitecture (Components) of Immune SystemImmunityAntigensAntibodiesDevelopment of Immune ResponseOther Immune Mechanism-Related Aspects3.5 Platelets, Haemostasis and Blood CoagulationPlateletsHaemostasisBlood CoagulationClotting FactorsMechanism of CoagulationAntihaemostatic MechanismsBleeding Disorders3.6 Blood Groups and Blood TransfusionBlood GroupsBlood TransfusionSECTION 4 Cardiovascular System4.1 Functional Anatomy of Heart and Physiology of Cardiac MuscleFunctional Anatomy of HeartPhysiology of Cardiac Muscle4.2 Origin and Spread of Cardiac Impulse and ElectrocardiographyOrigin and Spread of Cardiac ImpulseElectrocardiographyApplied Aspects4.3 Heart as a Pump: Cardiac Cycle, Cardiac Output and Venous ReturnCardiac CycleCardiac Output and Venous Return4.4 Dynamics of Circulation: Pressure and Flow of Blood and LymphIntroductionFunctional Organization and Structure of Vascular SystemHaemodynamicsPressure and Flow in Various Functional Segments of Systemic Vascular TreeBlood Pressure4.5 Cardiovascular RegulationIntroductionNeural Control MechanismHumoral Control MechanismsLocal Control Mechanisms4.6 Regional CirculationIntroductionCoronary CirculationApplied AspectsCerebral CirculationCutaneous CirculationSkeletal Muscle CirculationSplanchnic Circulation4.7 Cardiovascular Homeostasis in Health and DiseaseCardiovascular Homeostasis in HealthCardiovascular Homeostasis in DiseasesSECTION 5 Respiratory System5.1 Respiratory Tract: Structure and FunctionsFunctional AnatomyFunctions of the Respiratory System5.2 Pulmonary VentilationIntroductionMechanics of Pulmonary VentilationLung Volumes and CapacitiesPulmonary Elastance and ComplianceWork of Breathing5.3 Pulmonary CirculationFunctional AnatomyCharacteristic Features of Pulmonary CirculationFunctions of Pulmonary CirculationRegulation of Pulmonary Blood Flow5.4 Pulmonary DiffusionIntroductionPhysics of Gas Diffusion and Gas Partial PressuresAlveolar VentilationAlveolar Ventilation-Perfusion RatioAlveolar AirDiffusion of Gases Through the Respiratory Membrane5.5 Transport of GasesIntroductionTransport of OxygenTransport of Carbon Dioxide5.6 Regulation of RespirationIntroductionNeural Regulation of RespirationAfferent Impulses to Respiratory CentresChemical Regulation of Respiration5.7 Respiration: Applied AspectsIntroductionRespiratory Adjustments to Stresses in HealthDisturbances of RespirationArtificial Respiration and Cardiopulmonary ResuscitationPulmonary Function TestsSECTION 6 Excretory System6.1 Kidneys: Functional Anatomy and Blood FlowFunctional Anatomy of KidneysRenal Blood Flow6.2 Mechanism of Urine Formation: Glomerular Filtration and Tubular TransportIntroductionGlomerular FiltrationTubular Reabsorption and Secretion6.3 Concentration, Dilution and Acidification of UrineConcentration and Dilution of Urine: A Mechanism to Regulate Urine Volume and OsmolalityAcidification of Urine6.4 Regulation of Body Fluid Osmolality, Composition and VolumeIntroductionBody Fluid CompartmentsControl of Body Fluid OsmolalityRegulation of Extracellular Fluid Volume and CompositionDefence of Specific Ion CompositionDisturbances of Volume and Concentration of Body Fluid6.5 Applied Renal Physiology Including Renal Function TestsPathophysiology of Common Renal DisordersDiureticsRenal Function TestsDialysis and Renal Transplantation6.6 Physiology of MicturitionUrinary Bladder and UrethraPhysiology of MicturitionAbnormalities of MicturitionSECTION 7 Gastrointestinal System7.1 Functional Anatomy and General Principles of Functions of Gastrointestinal System Functional AnatomyGeneral Principles of Gastrointestinal Functions7.2 Physiological Activities in Mouth, Pharynx and OesophagusIntroductionMasticationLubrication of Food by SalivaDeglutition (Swallowing)Applied Aspects7.3 Physiological Activities in StomachFunctional AnatomyPhysiology of Gastric SecretionPhysiology of Gastric MotilityFunctions of StomachApplied Aspects7.4 Pancreas, Liver and Gall BladderPancreasLiver and Gall Bladder7.5 Physiological Activities in Small IntestineFunctional AnatomySmall Intestinal SecretionsMotility of Small IntestineFunctions of Small IntestineApplied Aspects7.6 Physiological Activities in Large IntestineFunctional AnatomyLarge Intestinal Secretions and Bacterial ActivityMotility of Large IntestineDefaecationFunctions of Large IntestineApplied Aspects7.7 Digestion and AbsorptionDigestion and Absorption of CarbohydratesApplied AspectsDigestion and Absorption of ProteinsApplied AspectsDigestion and Absorption of FatsAbsorption of Water, Electrolytes, Minerals and VitaminsApplied AspectsSECTION 8 Endocrinal System8.1 General Principles of Endocrinal SystemHormones: Definition and ClassificationHormones: General ConsiderationsHormone: Receptors and Mechanism of ActionMeasurement of Hormones8.2 Endocrinal Functions of Hypothalamus and Pituitary GlandIntroduction and Functional AnatomyEndocrinal Aspects of HypothalamusAnterior Pituitary HormonesPosterior Pituitary HormonesApplied Aspects8.3 Thyroid GlandFunctional AnatomyThyroid HormonesApplied Aspects of Thyroid Hormones8.4 Endocrinal Control of Calcium Metabolism and Bone PhysiologyIntroductionCalcium, Phosphorus and Magnesium MetabolismBone PhysiologyCalcitropic HormonesApplied Aspects8.5 Adrenal GlandsFunctional AnatomyHormones of Adrenal CortexMineralocorticoidsApplied AspectsHormones of Adrenal Medulla8.6 Pancreatic and Gastrointestinal HormonesEndocrine PancreasApplied AspectsGastrointestinal Hormones8.7 Endocrinal Functions of Other Organs and Local HormonesHormones of the HeartHormones of the KidneyPineal GlandThymusLocal HormonesSECTION 9 Reproductive System9.1 Sexual Growth and DevelopmentPrepubertal Sexual Growth and DevelopmentApplied AspectsPuberty and AdolescenceApplied Aspects9.2 Male Reproductive PhysiologyAn Overview of Male Reproductive SystemFunctional Anatomy of TestesFunctions of TestesControl of Androgen SecretionApplied Aspects9.3 Female Reproductive PhysiologyAn Overview of Female Reproductive SystemOvariesFemale Sexual CycleApplied Aspects9.4 Physiology of Coitus, Pregnancy and ParturitionPhysiology of CoitusPhysiology of PregnancyPhysiology of ParturitionApplied Aspects9.5 Physiology of LactationDevelopment and Functional Anatomy of BreastPhysiology of Lactation9.6 Physiology of ContraceptionIntroductionContraceptive Methods in FemalesContraceptive Methods in MalesSECTION 10 Nervous System10.1 Physiological Anatomy, Functions and Lesions of Spinal Cord and BrainstemPhysiological Anatomy and Functions of Spinal CordPhysiological Anatomy and Functions of BrainstemTracts of Spinal Cord and BrainstemApplied AspectsLesions of Spinal Cord and Brainstem10.2 Physiological Anatomy, Functions and Lesions of Cerebellum and Basal GangliaCerebellumApplied AspectsBasal Ganglia10.3 Physiological Anatomy, Functions and Lesions of Thalamus and HypothalamusThalamusHypothalamus10.4 Physiological Anatomy and Functions of Cerebral Cortex and White Matter of CerebrumCerebral CortexWhite Matter of Cerebrum10.5 Autonomic Nervous SystemAnatomical ConsiderationsPhysiological ConsiderationsApplied Aspects10.6 Meninges, Cerebrospinal Fluid, Blood-Brain Barrier and Cerebral Blood FlowMeninges of the BrainCerebrospinal FluidBlood-Brain Barrier and Blood-CSF BarrierCerebral Blood Flow10.7 Synaptic TransmissionSynapse: Definition and TypesChemical SynapseNeurotransmitters10.8 Somatosensory SystemGeneral Sensory MechanismSomatosensory System10.9 Somatic Motor SystemIntroductionComponents of Somatic Motor Control SystemSkeletal Muscles: the Effector Organ of SomaticMotor SystemApplied AspectsRefl ex ActivityRegulation of PostureVestibular Apparatus and Equilibrium10.10 Limbic System and Physiology of Emotional, Behavioural and Motivational MechanismsLimbic SystemPhysiology of EmotionsPhysiology of MotivationMonoaminergic Neuronal Tracts and Physiological Basis of Psychotic DisordersApplied Aspects10.11 Reticular Formation, Electrical Activity of the Brain, and Alert Behaviour and Sleep Reticular Formation and Reticular-Activating SystemElectrical Activity of the BrainWakefulness and SleepApplied Aspects10.12 Some Higher Functions of Nervous SystemLanguage and SpeechApplied AspectsLearning and MemoryHigher Intellectual Functions of the Prefrontal Association CortexSECTION 11 Special Senses11.1 Sense of VisionIntroduction and Functional AnatomyMaintenance of Clear Refractive Media of the EyeThe Image Forming MechanismApplied AspectsPhysiology of VisionApplied AspectsField of Vision and Binocular VisionApplied AspectsApplied AspectsPhysiology of Ocular MotilityAqueous Humour and Intraocular PressurePhysiology of PupilApplied Aspects11.2 Sense of HearingFunctional AnatomyAuditory PathwaysPhysiology of HearingConduction of Sound WavesTransduction of Sound WavesNeural Transmission of SignalsNeural Processing of Auditory InformationApplied Aspects11.3 Chemical Senses: Smell and TasteThe Sense of SmellApplied AspectsApplied AspectsPART III Specialized Integrative PhysiologySECTION 12 Specialized Integrative Physiology12.1 Physiology of Exercise and SportsIntroductionResponses To ExerciseEffects of Training12.2 Environmental PhysiologyHigh-Altitude PhysiologyPhysiology of High Atmospheric Pressure12.3 Physiology of Acid-Base BalanceGeneral ConsiderationsMaintenance of Blood pHAcid-Base DisordersAnalysis and Clinical Evaluation of Acid-Base Disorders12.4 Physiology of Body Temperature RegulationBody TemperatureHeat BalanceRegulation of Body TemperatureApplied Aspects12.5 Physiology of Growth and Behavioural DevelopmentGrowth and DevelopmentBehavioural Development12.6 Physiology of Fetus, Neonate and ChildhoodIntroductionRole of Placenta in Fetal PhysiologySystemic Physiology of Fetus, Newborn and ChildhoodApplied AspectApplied Aspects12.7 Geriatric PhysiologyIntroductionAge-Related Changes In Different Organ SystemsTheories of AgeingModulating the Process of AgeingIndex
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